Category Archives: Attributes of God

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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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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A Thanksgiving Acrostic: “A” is for Answers

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Wayne Davies

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” Psalm 136:1 The answers of God are reason to celebrate Thanksgiving! Today I’m thanking God for answers – His answers. The Bible is full of reasons to thank and praise God. … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Acrostic: “N” is for Name

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Wayne Davies

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” Psalm 136:1 The name of God is reason to celebrate Thanksgiving! Today I’m thanking God for His name. Our God is indescribably great. Yet He has seen fit to give us … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Acrostic: “K” is for Knowledge

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Wayne Davies

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” Psalm 136:1 The knowledge of God is reason to celebrate Thanksgiving! Today I’m thanking God for knowledge – His knowledge. The knowledge of God is mind-boggling, for the simple reason that … Continue reading →

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What Happens When We Ignore God’s Wrath?

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Wayne Davies

In chapter 15 of Knowing God, J.I. Packer indicts the church for ignoring the wrath of God. “To an age which has unashamedly sold itself to the gods of greed, pride, sex and self-will, the Church mumbles on about God’s … Continue reading →

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The Staggering Truth of God’s Love for Sinners

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Wayne Davies

I remember the sermon well. It was Christmas Eve and the sanctuary was packed. The children sang and the grown-ups cackled. Then the preacher said something I’ll never forget. “God sent His Son to earth to die for you. This … Continue reading →

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God Only Wise (Thoughts on Chapter 9 of Knowing God)

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Wayne Davies

What is wisdom? Here’s how J.I. Packer defines it. “In Scripture wisdom is a moral as well as an intellectual quality, more than mere intelligence or knowledge, just as it is more than mere cleverness or cunning. To be truly … Continue reading →

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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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