Category Archives: Thoughts on the Psalms

The Strength of God and the Myth of Self-Reliance

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Wayne Davies

“I love you, O LORD, my strength.” So wrote David in Psalm 18:1. Here are a few thoughts on what this means. God is the great Provider. He is the source of everything I need to live and breathe and … Continue reading →

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A Special Announcement

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Wayne Davies

I recently finished my latest book and I’d like to give you a complimentary copy. It’s entitled: How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 107-150 This is Volume 4 of the series, “Psalm Bible Study Guides.” Lord … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon on God’s Healing

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Wayne Davies

Psalm 147:3 contains one of the most comforting descriptions of God in the Bible: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” The healing work of God is mentioned repeatedly in the Psalms. I recommend reading these passages and meditating on … Continue reading →

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A Short Bible Study on Jesus

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Wayne Davies

Psalm 146 begins and ends with the familiar and much-needed refrain, “Praise the LORD!” And in verses 8-10, we find seven reasons to give God the praise and adoration He deserves. 8 The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up … Continue reading →

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A Psalm about The God Who Loves and Saves

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Wayne Davies

I’ve been working on Volume 4 of my series, “Psalms Bible Study Guides” — How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 107-150. The following is an excerpt. Lord willing, it will be published later this year.   … Continue reading →

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What to Do When the Darkness Closes In

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Wayne Davies

I like the way David makes bold statements about his zeal for God. Here’s one, from Psalm 138:1. “I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart.”   I want to take a deeper dive into this prayer, especially … Continue reading →

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How to Pray for Vladimir Putin

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Wayne Davies

Unfortunately, the Russia/Ukraine military conflict has now been going on for four years. In May 2022, a few months after the war started, I wrote this blog post: What the Bible Says about Praying for Vladimir Putin I commend this … Continue reading →

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What Was the Most Popular Bible Verse of 2025?

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Wayne Davies

The website BibleGateway.com tracks the most read Bible verses each year. They recently released the 2025 numbers. Here are some of the highlights:   The #1 most read Bible verse this year was Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through … Continue reading →

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A Thank You Psalm for You

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Wayne Davies

A couple of years ago, I was reading Psalm 75 and decided to memorize verse one: “We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near.” Psalm 75:1   After meditating on this verse for some … Continue reading →

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A Short Bible Study on God

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Wayne Davies

I’d like to share a few verses with you about God. They share a common theme: what God is like. To love and worship God properly, we need to know what He is like. Let’s start with Psalm 113:4-6. Here … Continue reading →

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