Hearing God's Voice Through an Unexpected Act of Obedience Let me tell you about one of the first...
I began publishing videos on YouTube in August 2015. For the first few years, I released one video...
Everything’s perfect. It was the last week of my sophomore year at the University of Colorado...
Understanding Faith and Doubt in the Christian Life There are doubters in every religious...
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Why the willingness to raise a concern is one of the quiet marks of a healthy church Every church...
In eternity, Scripture promises we will be reunited with believing friends and family (1...
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What Sober October Misses About Recovery
By Caroline Beidler Every October, more people talk publicly about taking a break from alcohol. They share mocktail recipes, count alcohol-free days, and reflect on the role drinking has played in their lives. This visibility can reduce stigma and help people ask...
The Ladder of Love
Invited In: Knowing God More Deeply Friends, because of the sacred place we hold in God’s heart—the place that is ours alone—we’ve been invited by Him both to know Him more than we currently do, and to rest in being known by Him. It is a great honor. I think we all...
Living Differently
Living Differently Begins with Loving God Jesus was once asked, “Which is the most important commandment?” (Matt. 22:36 NLT). He said, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment....
When Our Faith Is Sideways
Understanding Faith and Doubt in Difficult Seasons There are doubters in every religious community. Some doubt because they were raised in a world thoroughly immersed in the Holy Spirit and aren’t sure now that the Spirit can be either credited or blamed for all their...
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 strong as he was tense,...
Reclaiming the Table
Following Jesus Together Around the Table Every Sunday evening in Seattle’s Lake Union neighborhood, about thirty to forty people gather in a community room. No pulpits, no pews anywhere to be found. Instead, people sit around tables featuring plates brimming with...
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...
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...
Life Together at Jesus’ Table: Discipleship as Sacramental Living
Discipleship as Sacramental Living and Table Fellowship Discipleship is sacramental because disciples are the living temple of the triune God,...
Overcoming Church Hurt with the Good Shepherd
Church Hurt Can Wound Pastors and Ministry Leaders Too The large church my friend’s family had helped build abruptly dismissed her son, their...
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Is God Good? Why Gen Z Is Asking Different Questions
I sent a text to a Gen Z young professional: “Do you think God is good? He works full time about a mile from my house and has battled cancer the...
The Image of God and AI
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Mental Health Ministry in the Church
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3 Megachurch Pastors Discuss Charlie Kirk’s Martyrdom & Church Revival
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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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