Yearly Archives: 2020

My Favorite Christmas Verse

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Wayne Davies

Merry Christmas to you and yours! For many, today will be a day of consumption, feeding our bodies with food and other material goods. May this also be a day of much-needed spiritual consumption, feeding our souls with the Word of … Continue reading →

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How to Spend Christmas with Jesus This Year

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Wayne Davies

Life is full of distractions. It’s so easy to lose sight of what is most important. And with Christmas right around the corner, I’m reminded of this now more than ever. The urgent tasks of today have a way of … Continue reading →

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50 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Earth

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Wayne Davies

One of the best things about Christmas is that it makes me think about another holiday – Good Friday. Jesus came to earth for many reasons, but make no mistake about it, arguably the most important reason for His incarnation … Continue reading →

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35 Psalms of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Wayne Davies

Here’s a list of 35 psalms that can jumpstart your day with a focus on gratitude to God for His bountiful harvest of blessings. Each of these Psalms has at least one verse with the word “thank” or “thanks” or … Continue reading →

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How to Cultivate a Thankful Heart

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Wayne Davies

Genuine saving faith is characterized by a life of praise and thanksgiving. The true believer is filled with gratitude to God for all His gifts, especially the gift of Himself, and has a compelling desire to express that gratitude by … Continue reading →

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What Does It Take to Understand the Bible? (Part 2)

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Wayne Davies

What do you need to understand the Bible? Many things come to mind: A vital and ever-growing relationship with the Father through His Son. The presence of the Holy Spirit who guides us into His truth. A hunger for divine … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Sermon of 2020

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Wayne Davies

October is “Pastor Appreciation Month,” so I’d like to express my gratitude to King Jesus, our Chief Shepherd, for the ministry of my human pastor, Ryan Cochran. God has blessed Pastor Ryan with the gift of teaching. He has a … Continue reading →

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Meet the Man Who Led Me to Christ

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Wayne Davies

I’d like you to meet the man who led me to Jesus. In 1983 I left the ministry (and Jesus) in the dust, deciding I was better off being the master of my fate and the captain of my soul. … Continue reading →

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How to Stay Consistent with Your Bible Reading

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Wayne Davies

Thanks to the Internet, we are blessed with a boatload of sound Bible study resources at our fingertips. One of my favorite websites is www.Crossway.com. Here you’ll find plenty of free articles and podcasts that will enrich your time in … Continue reading →

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9 Tips for Making the Most of Your Bible Study (per Jen Wilkin)

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Wayne Davies

I have benefited from many excellent Bible teachers over the years. God has used men like John Piper, John MacArthur, R.C. Sproul and J.I. Packer to help me greatly. Their books and sermons have been valuable resources to deepen my … Continue reading →

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