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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...
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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...
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Prevent Burn Out by Managing Your Stress
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The Power of the Dark Side
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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,...
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Reading for Transformation
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Listening for Formation
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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.
Dave Wike
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