What Is Liturgical Catechesis? Worship is at the heart of Christian existence. The church can be...
The Origins of the Trinity Doctrine From the beginnings of the Christian movement, the earliest...
One of my secret joys is building LEGO sets with my kids. It doesn’t matter what we’re building, I...
COURAGE by Craig Ireland Too many Christians, including pastors, are judging Charlie Kirk's...
For me (Jason) prayer was always about words. In my circles, intercessor was viewed as a spiritual...
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Walking in Freedom Through the Holy Spirit
Once, I went to an escape room with my mom and sisters. Oh, man, my blood was pumping the whole time! I felt anxious—the pressure to figure out the way to freedom while the clock was ticking. And sadly, we didn’t succeed. Why not? We didn’t ask for help. We were told...
Faith Foundation Guide for Parents
Work began on the bell tower, the final structure of a cathedral complex in Tuscany, in 1173. This eight-story tower would stand two hundred feet tall and be made of marble. But by the time the third story was complete, a problem was apparent: the tower was leaning....
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In the mid-1970s Steven Spielberg produced a movie called Jaws, the fictional story of a monster shark that made a meal out of the swimmers off the New England coastline. One iconic scene involves a crusty boat captain, the police chief, and a scientist. They set off...
Jesus Exalted King and the Meaning of the Ascension
What Does the Ascension Tell Us About Jesus? Jesus is exalted as the true King of the world, worthy of ultimate allegiance. He intercedes for us before the Father and is present with us by the Spirit. EVERYONE WANTS TO ASCEND. Think about the metaphors we often...
Surrendering My Way to God
In the book of Judges, we see the outworking of those who kept choosing what they felt was right. There, you see wars, conflicts, death, and endless cycles of sin, repentance, then sin again. These words are haunting: “In those days Israel had no king; all the people...
Mental Health Ministry in the Church
There are many great movements of God’s Spirit happening around us. Clean water. Bible translation. Child sponsorship. Creation care. International...
What Happens When a Deaf Person Comes to Church?
Growing up in a family of pastors—my father, my grandfathers, and brother all serving the local church—I’ve seen firsthand the power of a welcoming...
Living as a Kingdom Influencer
You are a kingdom disciple living as a kingdom servant while making a kingdom impact that will resonate throughout all time. And you do this through...
Christian Weakness and Overlooked Greatness
Christian Weakness in Josh Gibson’s Story American history often gets things backwards. Nowhere is this clearer than in the case of Josh Gibson...
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Business or Body: What is the Church?
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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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