Category Archives: Thoughts on the Psalms

54 Bible Verses about Thankfulness

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Wayne Davies

With the Thanksgiving holiday just a few days away, here’s a great resource to enhance your expressions of gratitude to God any time of year: 54 Bible Verses about Thanksgiving & Gratitude (with a Passage list) https://www.logos.com/grow/bible-verses-about-thanksgiving-gratitude-list/ As soon as … 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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31 Reasons to Study the Psalms

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Wayne Davies

I just finished my latest book, How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 42-72 (Psalms Bible Study Guides, Volume 2). (Volume 1, How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 1-41, was released in February 2022 … Continue reading →

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How to Flourish Like David (Thoughts on Psalm 52)

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Wayne Davies

David wrote about half of the Psalms. He was a gifted writer and musician, and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, he wrote a host of hymns that have resonated with the hearts of God’s people for centuries. Psalm … Continue reading →

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The #1 Reason to Pray for God’s Blessing (Thoughts on Psalm 67)

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Wayne Davies

Why do we ask God to bless us? Have you ever thought about that? Psalm 67 provides a wonderful answer to that question.   Verse 1 begins the Psalm with a prayer: “May God be gracious to us and bless … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Says about Praying for Vladimir Putin

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Wayne Davies

NOTE: The following post on Psalm 58  is an excerpt from the book How to Pray Like David, Volume 2. As I write this, the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with great vigor.   I read news reports every day … Continue reading →

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How to Pray Like David

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Wayne Davies

What’s the best book in the Bible to learn how to pray? You can probably think of several. So can I. Certainly the book of Psalms should be included, don’t you think? I’m convinced that it is one of the … Continue reading →

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How to Read (and Write) Your Way into God’s Presence

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Wayne Davies

Do you ever read the Bible and then, in response, write down your thoughts, prayers and praises to God? Whether you’ve ever done that before or not, why not follow along below as I walk you through a simple exercise … Continue reading →

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How to Sit at the Feet of Jesus

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Wayne Davies

I’ve been reading Psalm 119 lately. Here’s a verse that leaped off the page and penetrated my heart: “I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me” (Psalm 119:102). The psalmist says that God Himself was … Continue reading →

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How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in August

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Wayne Davies

In the U.S. we celebrate Thanksgiving in November. But for the Christian, every day is a day to give thanks. Amen? I like the way Psalm 147:7-9 puts it:   “Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Make music to our … Continue reading →

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