Author Archives: Wayne Davies

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Knowing God by J.I. Packer

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Wayne Davies

In response to the invitation of blogger Tim Challies of www.challies.com, I’m reading the book “Knowing God” by J.I. Packer. First published in 1973, this has become an evangelical classic and I’m excited to dive into it with hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Should We Pray the Prayers of David Against Our Enemies? (Thoughts on the Imprecatory Psalms)

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Wayne Davies

Our church is reading through the psalms this summer, two each day. We started this about a week and a half ago, so over the past 10 days I’ve read Psalms 1-20. All but the first two were written by … Continue reading →

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God Is Looking for a Few Good Psalm 1 Men (Thoughts on Psalm 1:2)

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Wayne Davies

God is looking for a few good men. A few good “Psalm 1 Men.” What is a “Psalm 1 Man”? A Psalm 1 Man is a man of the Word. He is a man of his word, but more importantly, … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Want to Go to Heaven? (John 14:6)

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Wayne Davies

One of the best-known verses in the Bible is John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” The purpose of this post is to explain the meaning of … Continue reading →

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Yawning At Tigers (Book Review)

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Wayne Davies

“Yawning At Tigers: You Can’t Tame God, So Stop Trying” is a book by Drew Dyck, managing editor of “Leadership Journal,” a publication of “Christianity Today.” I first heard of Mr. Dyck about a year ago when I started following … Continue reading →

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How to Find Jesus in Psalm 84

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Wayne Davies

We all have desires, good and bad. Sometimes these yearnings consume us and dominate us. We become obsessed with our needs and wants. What do you long for? What motivates you more than anything else? What drives you and makes … Continue reading →

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An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture (Book Review)

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Wayne Davies

Have you ever wondered how some people can stand up in a church service and recite long sections of Scripture from memory — not just a verse or two, but a whole chapter or even an entire book of the … Continue reading →

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Bible Memorization Is Not Just For Children

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Wayne Davies

Let’s make a list of essential Christian disciplines, shall we? These would be activities that are a “must” for any believer to live in accordance with the will of God. Here are the first things that come to my mind: … Continue reading →

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Thank you!

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Wayne Davies

Thanks for requesting the 2 Free Gifts from GodWroteTheBook.com — GIFT #1 — The Book . . . “Sweeter Than Honey, More Precious Than Gold: Meditations on Psalm 119″ To access your copy, Click Here GIFT #2 — The Resource … Continue reading →

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Does Jesus Contradict Paul? (A Comparison of Mark 10:17-22 and Ephesians 2:8-10)

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Wayne Davies

Mark 10:17-22 presents a fascinating situation. A man asks Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” In light of other New Testament passages, you might expect Jesus to say what he said to Nicodemus in John 3:16, (whoever … Continue reading →

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