Even Mustangs Need Rest: An Invitation to Something Better

Learning Biblical Rest from a Wild Mustang The first time I walked up to a wild mustang in a round pen, I knew I was looking at an animal who would do anything to break free from the barriers around him. The horse’s name was Amarillo. He was as...

Reclaiming the Table

Following Jesus Together Around the Table Every...

Can I Trust You?: Cultivating Character That Isn’t Performative

I stood beside him in the church choir. Months later, he was arrested for murder. Back then, he seemed like the kind of man no one would ever question—steady, respected, a pillar of our community. Sure, he...

The Key to Resilience: Returning to Joy

Returning to Joy in the Middle of Tragedy In November 2013 tragedy struck my hometown of Washington, Illinois. An EF-4 tornado, with damaging winds reaching 190 miles per hour, destroyed over one thousand...
Humor in the Church

Humor in the Church

    Believe it or not, this subject has sparked some controversy and theological debate...

Ignorance is Dominant

Ignorance is Dominant

    Having just come through the Christmas season I thought it would be a good time to...

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The New Prosperity Theology

The New Prosperity Theology

I’m afraid a look into popular Christianity in America reveals teachings of a religion far from what the early church would have recognized. This Christianity worships a god who wants us to achieve worldly happiness, make our dreams prosper, and reach our fullest...

Pastor: Thou Shalt Not Kill Thyself

Pastor: Thou Shalt Not Kill Thyself

 Ministry is hard work, beset by temptation, difficulty, and weariness. Clergy are not immune to depression or suicidal thoughts. What follows is advice for pastors, designed to help prevent the depression that can lead to suicide. Fellowship It is all too common for...

The Federalist Press Number 87

The Federalist Press Number 87

To the Citizens of the United States The Covid-19 pandemic has officially surpassed the year mark in America. This last year has been extremely challenging for many of us. These challenges have manifested themselves in some of the most open-air attacks on our...

12 Powerful Ways Jesus Chooses to Not “Play Nice” Part 2

12 Powerful Ways Jesus Chooses to Not “Play Nice” Part 2

What happens before the Bible’s most famous verse, John 3:16? To Jesus, the  master conversationalist, it’s all fair game toward one overriding mission. Nicodemus is confused. Jesus comes right back at him. “Pay attention. That which is holy and true to God is like...

12 Powerful Ways Jesus Chooses To Not “Play Nice” (Part 1)

12 Powerful Ways Jesus Chooses To Not “Play Nice” (Part 1)

What happens before the Bible’s most famous verse, John 3:16? To Jesus, the master conversationalist, relationship and meaning triumph over social norms…every time. He interrupts, He puzzles, He changes subject, He provokes, He monologues. It’s all fair game toward...

Making the Most Of Biblical Higher Education

Making the Most Of Biblical Higher Education

It has been said that “An education cannot make the most of a person, but a person can make the most of an education.”  Some of the greatest men in the modern history of Christian ministry were without any formal theological training.  Such a list is too long to...

The New Taboo in Christianity?

We Christians have always had our taboos; there are things we just don’t discuss. As a member of Generation X, I remember bans on drinking, dancing,...

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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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