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...
A Month of Sundays

A Month of Sundays

    While he was going on like this, babbling, a light-radiant cloud enveloped them, and...

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Five Biggest Tax Mistakes Made by Pastors

Five Biggest Tax Mistakes Made by Pastors

…and What You Can Do to Avoid Them It’s tax season again, and pastors across the U.S. are gathering the financial documents necessary to carry out their civic duty. With inherent complications of ministerial tax treatment, albeit with some benefits. How can ministers...

Hope When Your Heart is Breaking

Hope When Your Heart is Breaking

Truck drivers see it all the time. I’ve seen it a few times when we’ve needed to drive through the night. It comes about the time you’ve opened the window on a frigid night. And you’ve turned to the most annoying radio station you can find. Because the night is...

The Healing Power of God

The Healing Power of God

When Curt was diagnosed with brain cancer, all of us were heartbroken. All except Curt, who stood tall and resolute. He told us God was in control. On the eve of the day the doctors would operate, our group of seven held a healing service in Curt’s home. I had never...

Leadership Success in 10 Minutes a Day

Leadership Success in 10 Minutes a Day

Why do leaders sometimes struggle with decision-making? There are at least five major reasons. The first is fear of the unknown. The leader may not have knowledge or experience concerning the choice at hand. He or she may be looking for some sort of assurance or even...

Six Benefits of Studying God’s Word with Others

Six Benefits of Studying God’s Word with Others

We all know that studying the Bible on your own is foundational to the Christian life. But how important is it to do it together? If leading or attending a small group Bible study sounds like an unnecessary commitment to you or members of your congregation, here are...

Becoming What We Sing

Becoming What We Sing

Following American Idol’s season 7 “Idol Gives Back” episode on FOX, viewers raced online to react to pop-star competition. Contestants performing Darlene Zschech’s contemporary worship staple. “Shout to the Lord.” Some regarded this performance, which was on the...

Doubt Your Doubts

When we are seeking to understand something as big as God, it’s normal to have doubts along the way. We don’t typically have much choice in whether...

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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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