Author Archives: Wayne Davies

About Wayne Davies

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Christianity Explored: What’s the Best News You’ve Ever Heard?

I love the gospel. I never tire of hearing the best news in the world – that God took on human flesh and came to earth to provide salvation for guilty sinners like me and you. And I’m always looking … Continue reading

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How to Rejoice in Psalm 23:6

Some of our most well-known and beloved Bible verses take on a whole new meaning when one particular word is unpacked. Such is the case with the final verse of Psalm 23.  “Surely goodness and love will follow me all … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about What the Bible Does

I’ve been reading the book of Acts this week, following the 5x5x5 New Testament Bible Reading Plan. (I love the simplicity and accountability of this plan.) In Acts, from chapter 13 on, the focus is on the ministry of Paul … Continue reading

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What Does It Takes to Understand the Bible? (Part 3)

What does it take to understand the Bible? First, it takes hard work. And by that, I mean your hard work. To benefit from time in the Word . . . Human Diligence Is Essential The slothful need not bother, … Continue reading

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How to Share the Bible with Others

Since I started blogging in 2014, the purpose of this website has remained intact: to help people read, study, understand, believe, and obey the Bible. I keep thinking of additional words to add to this mission statement. Here’s another one: … Continue reading

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5 Powerful Benefits of Bible Study

It’s easy to read the Bible and overlook the incredible claims it makes. Take this verse, from the Apostle Peter: “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his … Continue reading

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How to Think Your Way to Heaven

Here’s a Bible verse that gives us something to think about. “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2   It’s a simple command. Well, simple to understand. We are instructed to think about “things above” … Continue reading

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3 Great Ways to Read & Study the Bible in 2023

This post is about how to read and study the Bible in 2023. Specifically, you’ll learn three of my favorite ways to dive into the Word with diligence, delight, and dependence.   But first, some general comments about what it … Continue reading

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A Better Way to Read the Bible in 2023

There are many good ways to read the Bible. The purpose of this article is to explain what I call “A Better Way” to read it. Please take note that I’m going to discuss reading the Bible rather than studying … Continue reading

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The Birth of Jesus and the Joy of God

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” The most important time in the history of the world began when “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). God the Son lived on earth in a human body, … Continue reading

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