Author Archives: Wayne Davies

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God’s Answer to the “Why” Question

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Wayne Davies

For centuries, people have been seeking answers to life’s most important questions: “How did we get here?” “Why are we here?” “What is the meaning and purpose of life?” It’s NOT About Us Fortunately, God has provided clear answers to … Continue reading →

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The Compassion of the Father

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Wayne Davies

My wife Julie and I have been reading A Layman Looks at the Lord’s Prayer by W. Phillip Keller. He is best known for A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, which we read last year. His writing is rich with … Continue reading →

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What to Do When Your Spiritual Life Is Dry

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Wayne Davies

“All Christians experience spiritual dry spells.” It’s good to acknowledge the inevitability of this, to recognize when it happens, and to be ready to take action to deal with it.   Scott Slayton has written an excellent article on this … Continue reading →

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What is the Unpardonable Sin? (Mark 3:22-30)

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Wayne Davies

Have you ever wondered what Jesus meant when he said, “whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness” (Mark 3:29)? Let’s take a closer look. In Mark 3:22-30 we read about an encounter between Jesus and the leaders of … Continue reading →

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Romans 8:28 Explained by John Newton

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Wayne Davies

I’ve been learning about John Newton, the man who wrote “Amazing Grace.” Perhaps you know John Newton’s story. He lived in England in the 1700s and as a young man made a living as an African slave trader. After his … Continue reading →

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What Is Faith? (and How to Get More of It)

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Wayne Davies

How important is faith? In Hebrews 11:6, God tells us: “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Aren’t you glad … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Praise God Today

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Wayne Davies

Here’s one of my favorite Bible verses: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16) Looking for reasons … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Motherhood

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Wayne Davies

Since it’s Mother’s Day in the U.S.A., this post is dedicated to all the Moms everywhere. Happy Mother’s Day to you! For excellent Bible teaching on the topic of motherhood, check out these resources on Crossway.com. 13 Passages to Read … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Says about Praying for Vladimir Putin

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Wayne Davies

As I write this, the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with great vigor. I read news reports every day of war crimes and other atrocities that demonstrate man’s inhumanity to man.   The deaths of thousands of innocent civilians, along … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Says about Fixing Your Heart

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Wayne Davies

One of the Bible’s main themes is the heart. The greatest commandment is to love God “with all your heart” (Matthew 22:37) and therefore our top priority should be to “guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” … Continue reading →

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