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Marriage and money – fireworks or fun?
Finances are cited as one of the greatest sources of disagreements, arguments, and even a cause for divorce. The first is lack of communication, and the second is money disagreements. But money itself is not the problem. Money problems are a symptom of a heart issue....
The Dos of Decision-Making
The decisions we make – even good ones - have far reaching impacts. Sometimes even good decisions go sideways. How do we make good decisions? Here are some tips: Does Scripture already give clear directions? Jesus distilled the Ten Commandments into two: love God and...
Echoing God’s Love
While I was chasing my dream as a musician, I had gotten my family into a pretty tough situation financially. I didn’t know what to do and kept saying, “I’ll figure something out,” but I never could. My wife and I were down to one car that was in rough shape. The AC...
How Ancient Prayers Bring Us Stability for Uncertain Times
For all its conveniences and wonders, modern life can be deeply unstable. Technology has both accelerated and unsettled human civilization. Novel ideologies leave many questioning what it means to be a human being or an authentic follower of Jesus. Families are...
How We Can Help Equip the Next Generation
I’m the mom of three daughters; a 16-year-old, a 14-year-old, and a 10 year old. My girls are growing up in a vastly different world than the one I grew up in. It is not enough for them to know basic Bible stories, they need to know how to read God’s Word for...
Bible Study Around the World
For those of us who live in the United States and read and speak English, we have an amazing quality and quantity of Bible resources at our fingertips. That unfortunately is not the case for our sisters and brothers around the world whose primary language is not...
Holy Spirit’s Power
The Power of the Spirit in Our Weakness A former acquaintance, whom I will call Jim, left his lucrative career to enroll in a graduate program in Bible. He became quite legendary as a man of prayer. Later, while visiting me, Jim seemed obviously discouraged. He shared...
Discovering ḥesed
II. The Great Gift Thoughts on ḥesed In my childhood years, people told me many times, “God loves you.” I was hardly in a position to disagree, but mentally I often added, “and He has a long list of improvements He wants you to make.” I am afraid that sounded to me...
Three Ways to Make Collaborative Leadership Effective in Your Ministry, Community, or Business
Collaborative leadership is a subject embraced by many but practiced by few. For some leaders, the subject finds them heading for the door! Collaboration can mean endless discussions with little direction. For others, collaboration is the flavor of the month, and they...
Revitalize Bible Reading
Does Bible Reading Make You Feel Frustrated and Bored? It May Be Time for a Reset. “Can I share a secret?” the woman asked. Sitting in an empty sanctuary with an interviewer and a cameraman, about to begin recording, she suddenly felt the need to come clean. “I’ve...
Israel Declares War – Operation “Swords of Iron”
Who is to Blame? October 9, 2023 by Dennis D. Frey For the first time in fifty years, Israel has declared war. The previous 1973 conflict known as...
The Decline of Belief in God, Jesus and the Bible Among Gen Z
What does Gen Z believe about God, Jesus, and the Bible? Based on the sheer number of Gen Zers who claim to be atheists, at least a third of you...
Moses on 4 Elements of Successful Fundraising
Moses, that great…fundraiser? You bet. If you need to raise money for ministry expansion, Moses provides an excellent example in his capital...
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About the President
Dave Wike is a family man. Serving pastors, and those who desire to do the same, became his calling over the last 20+ years. He and his wife Margie live in North Carolina. They have a son living overseas, and three daughters still at home. Dave enjoys writing instrumental guitar music, and plans to complete his Masters in Biblical Counseling. He’s also well aware he can do nothing good apart from the Holy Spirit.
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