Category Archives: Thoughts on the Psalms

My Favorite Bible Study Resource on the Psalms

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Wayne Davies

I continue to be amazed and oh-so-thankful for the countless free resources available online to enrich our time in the Word. Undoubtedly my favorite book about The Book is Charles Spurgeon’s commentary on the Psalms, The Treasury of David. As … Continue reading →

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Got Food? (A Thanksgiving Message)

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Wayne Davies

It’s the 4th Thursday in November, Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.A., a day set aside as a national holiday to give thanks for our many blessings. For the Christian, of course, every day is a good day to thank God … Continue reading →

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How to Overcome Any Sin

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Wayne Davies

When you’re all by yourself, what do you think about? I have a mind that wanders relentlessly. Staying focused on any one thing for any length of time can be a challenge. What do I think about when I’m alone? … Continue reading →

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How to Not Pray Like an Ostrich

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Wayne Davies

David prayed these words in Psalm 5:3 – “Morning by morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; morning by morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” The prayer of faith is a prayer of eager anticipation and … Continue reading →

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Got This?

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Wayne Davies

        What does it take to get everything in this list? Knowledge Wisdom A prolonged life Strong confidence A fountain of life Satisfaction Riches and honor Safety Friendship with God The goodness of God The lack of nothing … Continue reading →

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How to Pray for the Persecuted Church (Thoughts on Psalm 10)

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Wayne Davies

Christians around the world face persecution every day. What should we do when non-Christians attack us either verbally or physically? Psalm 10 provides a model prayer for us. Whether you are facing opposition yourself or know of those who are, … Continue reading →

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How to Find Infinite Joy (Thoughts on Psalm 9)

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Wayne Davies

In Psalm 9 David cries out to God for justice to prevail – for the guilty to be punished and the righteous to be vindicated. And for good reason: we know what a difficult life he lived, especially in his … Continue reading →

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How Big Is Your Ego and How Great Is Your God? (Thoughts on Psalm 8)

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Wayne Davies

The psalms are filled with wonderful descriptions of the greatness of God. Psalm 8 is no exception. Or is it? Let’s take a look at this ancient hymn so we can increase our praise vocabulary and encourage one another by … Continue reading →

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What Do You Thank God For Most? (Thoughts on Psalm 7)

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Wayne Davies

If you could only thank God for one thing, what would it be? Complete the end of this sentence with the first word that comes to mind: “I will give thanks to the Lord because of his (fill in the … Continue reading →

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How to Climb Out of the Pit of Despair (Thoughts on Psalm 6)

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Wayne Davies

Have you ever felt so discouraged that no matter which way you turned, things looked hopeless? David experienced times like that, and Psalm 6 is one of the most gripping expressions of despair in the Bible, if not all literature. … Continue reading →

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