Monthly Archives: July 2012

Prayer Trails

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

 Here are some photographs from a favorite blog I follow: Notes From Near and Far, by Julian Hoffman.  I have put these photos in this prayer blog because they capture so well many things having to do with prayer—at least … Continue reading →

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Take Your Hat Off! – from Joshua 5:14-15

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  Joshua 5:14-15 And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, “What does my Lord say to His servant?” 15 Then the Commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take your sandal … Continue reading →

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5 Forms of Prayer

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

The heart of prayer, I think, is soul to soul communication with God.  This I believe is the very basis of prayer.  Then, from this kind of prayer flows other forms or outlets of prayer, mainly petition. I also see, … Continue reading →

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The God of Peace Will Soon Crush Satan — from Romans 16:20

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  Romans 16:20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. It is interesting that the God of peace will soon crush Satan—not the God … Continue reading →

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5 Things That Bring Hope – from Romans 15:13

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Faith is most important in order to gain hope; … Continue reading →

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Bearing with the Scrupulous – from Romans 15:1-3

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  Romans 15:1-3 We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. 3 For even Christ … Continue reading →

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Hebrew Words for Praise — Barak

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

Praise as adoration (from barak).  According to Erpestad in his Ten Studies in Prayer, “Adoration overlaps with praise in its meaning, yet it goes even further in its contemplation of the glory of God.  In adoration, the worshipper permits his … Continue reading →

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Hebrew Words for Praise — Halal

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

Praise as jubilation (from halal).  This Hebrew word halal, found more than 160 times in the Old Testament, is in most cases translated as praise, and gives us the idea of celebration, singing, shouting, boasting, and jubilation.  Whereas praise as … Continue reading →

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Hebrew Words for Praise – Yadah

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

In general terms, praise may be defined as approval or admiration toward someone.  Praise to God is the acknowledgement of who He is.  It is exalting Him and thanking Him for His attributes and His ways.  It is expressing to … Continue reading →

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