Monthly Archives: September 2011

Has God Been Calling You to Stand On A Hill and Intercede For Others? – Exodus 17:6-16

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

When the Amalekites came against Israel in battle God enlisted Moses to stand on a hill nearby and lift up his hands with his rod.  This act was the way God wanted him to intercede for the people.  He could … Continue reading →

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4 Things that the Lord’s Prayer Address, Our Father in Heaven, Tells Us about Prayer

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

An excerpt from my book Purpose of Prayer. The proper way to start any prayer is with an address.  I suppose there are several ways to address God when we pray, but the address in the Lord’s Prayer is the … Continue reading →

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Trusting God for Daily Provisions and Not Worrying About Tomorrow – Exodus 16

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  The Collecting of Manna In the Wilderness The Lord provided daily food for Israel in the wilderness: meat (quail) in the evening and sweet manna in the morning.  They were not to gather extra and save the bread or … Continue reading →

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4 Things the Lord’s Prayer Teaches Us About Prayer

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

What the Lord’s Prayer Teaches Us About Prayer — Matthew 6:9-13 1.  It brings to us the way we ought to regard God when we pray.  Hence, when we pray “Our Father” we understand that we ought to regard Him … Continue reading →

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God Has Planned Out Your Life and Is In Control of Your Life – Exodus 14:1-31

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  I get really aggravated at people that insist that God allows things to happen to us, but that He doesn’t control things.  If God just allows things to happen, who did it?  Who was in control?  The devil? Mother … Continue reading →

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