Category Archives: Famous Christians

Who Is Charlie Kirk?

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Wayne Davies

My wife and I were eating dinner on September 10, and she asked, “Did you hear that Charlie Kirk was killed today?” I had never heard of him, so I wondered, “Who is Charlie Kirk?” It didn’t take long for … Continue reading →

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John MacArthur and His Critics

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Wayne Davies

This post is a tribute to long-time pastor and prolific author John MacArthur, who died on July 14, 2025, at the age of 86. How many years does it take to be considered a “long-time” pastor? How about 55 years … Continue reading →

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The Woman Who Taught Me How to Study the Bible

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Wayne Davies

This post is a tribute to Kay Arthur, co-founder of Precept Ministries. She died last week at the age of 91. This is a woman used powerfully by God to teach God’s Word for decades to millions. As Melissa Kruger … Continue reading →

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The Words That Make Joni Want to Leap

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Wayne Davies

I continue to be encouraged by the life and ministry of Joni Eareckson Tada. A prolific author of 45 books, Joni has helped millions to better understand God’s purposes in suffering. She has been paralyzed for over 50 years and … Continue reading →

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The Father of the English Bible

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Wayne Davies

If you are an avid reader, do you ever treat yourself to a new book? With the gift-giving season upon us, here’s a suggestion for a particular genre you might like: Christian biography. Several years ago I started reading biographies … Continue reading →

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Tribute to A Faithful Servant

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Wayne Davies

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:23) Tim Keller, long-time pastor and prolific author, died on Friday, May 19, 2023. Here’s one of his most memorable quotes: “We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared … Continue reading →

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The New Testament in One Sentence

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Wayne Davies

Here’s a quick question for you to ponder: What is the main point of the entire New Testament? If you could recap all 27 books in one sentence, what would it be? Here’s how J.I. Packer does it: “You sum … Continue reading →

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How A Book about The Book Can Make All The Difference

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Wayne Davies

I’m reflecting on how God has provided gifted Bible teachers to help me understand the Bible. One of those teachers – Gordon Fee – died last month. He co-wrote (with Douglas Stuart) two books that have had a tremendous impact … Continue reading →

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How to Read the Bible Like Billy Graham

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Wayne Davies

My latest book has been published. How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 42-72 is now available on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback formats. (The Kindle version is on sale this week at the introductory price … Continue reading →

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Billy Graham and His Regrets

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Wayne Davies

Got regrets? Who doesn’t? Even Billy Graham had regrets. I’ve been reading a fascinating book, Ask Billy Graham: The World’s Best-Loved Preacher Answers Your Most Important Questions. It’s filled with the evangelist’s wisdom on a wide range of topics, including … Continue reading →

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