Author Archives: Wayne Davies

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Thoughts About God From Genesis 37-50

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Wayne Davies

“Why Does God Allow Suffering?” The story of Joseph is one of the best-known in Scripture. It is the story of youthful arrogance, parental favoritism, sibling rivalry, unbelievable betrayal, cruel injustice, and unfair suffering. It’s one man’s journey from rags … Continue reading →

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What Has God Done For You Lately?

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Wayne Davies

Lately, when I wake up, I have this increasing awareness that the start of a new day is an undeserved gift of God’s grace. Lately, when I go to bed, I have this increasing awareness that I might not wake … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About God From Genesis 12-35

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Wayne Davies

Do you ever wonder what God is doing in the world today? The 4,000 year-old story of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, as told in Genesis 12-35, sheds much light on the answer to that question.   What do these chapters … Continue reading →

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What Does It Take to Understand the Bible? (Part 1)

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Wayne Davies

I’ve been listening to a sermon entitled “The Essentials of Handling God’s Word (Part 3).” It’s vintage John MacArthur teaching – straightforward, easy to understand and saturated with Scripture. I highly recommend it. http://www.gty.org/resources/sermons/90-470/ MacArthur provides a compelling list of … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About God From Genesis 1-3

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Wayne Davies

What do Genesis 1, 2 and 3 teach me about God? God is Creator of all. Arguably the best known statement in Scripture is its opening verse. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” He made everything … Continue reading →

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The Bible’s One Big Story (When Reading the Bible, Are You Missing It?)

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Wayne Davies

People have been reading the Bible for centuries. This is one very old book! Yet its appeal remains as strong as ever. People are hungry for truth and meaning, and the Bible provides both. It’s important to remember that the … Continue reading →

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My 2 Year Bible Reading Plan (How to Read the Bible in 2016/2017)

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Wayne Davies

I’ve decided to read the Old Testament in 2016 and the New Testament in 2017. I need a plan to stay on track, so I ran the numbers on what it takes to read the OT in a year. Here’s … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Favorite Quotes of 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Wayne Davies

#1: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us” (A.W. Tozer) #2: “It is staggering that God should love sinners; yet it is true.” (J.I. Packer) #3: “Knowing God is a … Continue reading →

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My Top 5 Books of 2015 (other than the Bible)

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Wayne Davies

As another year comes to a close, I like to reflect on the past 12 months and ask myself: “How could I have better spent my time?” And I usually come up with the same answer: “I wish I had … Continue reading →

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Why I Believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Wayne Davies

Imagine a husband hearing these words from his wife: “Honey, I’m pregnant. And you’re not the father.” That is exactly what happened 2,000 years ago when a man named Joseph had a conversation with a woman named Mary.   They were … Continue reading →

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