Author Archives: Wayne Davies

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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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The True Meaning of Christmas Is Found In the Birth of a King

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Wayne Davies

When you open the New Testament, have you ever wondered why the first chapter contains the names of over 40 men who died centuries ago? This list is identified as “the genealogy of Jesus Christ” (Matthew 1:1). The true meaning … Continue reading →

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The True Meaning of Christmas Is Found in the Names of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-25)

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Wayne Davies

The story of Christmas focuses on the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. This is no ordinary child, however. Matthew 1 sheds much light on the identity of this baby through the names and titles he is given in the first … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Acrostic: “T” is for Truth

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Wayne Davies

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” Psalm 136:1 The truth of God is reason to celebrate Thanksgiving! Today I’m thanking God for truth – His truth. Can you imagine what your life would be like without the … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Acrostic: “H” is for Holiness

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Wayne Davies

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” Psalm 136:1 The holiness of God is reason to celebrate Thanksgiving!   Today I’m thanking God for holiness – His holiness. For me, one of the most moving passages in the … Continue reading →

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