Monthly Archives: December 2013

Jehoshaphat’s Prayer—from 2 Chronicles 20:6-12: “We don’t know what to do…”

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

2 Chronicles 20:6-12 “O Lord God of our fathers, are You not God in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, and in Your hand is there not power and might, so that no … Continue reading →

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Four Blood Moons Coming Soon: Signs of Divine Judgment

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

God has created the lights in the sky not only for seasons but for signs (read Genesis 1:14): signs of weather (Matt. 16:2-3); of a testimony to God (Pss. 8, 19); and of divine judgment (Joel 2:30-31; Matt. 24:29). Joel … Continue reading →

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Dreams: 4 ways to Purify Your Dreams

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

I think we all, from time to time, have dreams that aren’t too pure—myself included.  And it’s especially troublesome for Christians, because we are called to live pure lives (Matt 5:28; Eph. 5:3-4).  But the important thing is that we … Continue reading →

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Four Stages of Abiding in God’s Word

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

  In my study I have come up with four stages of abiding in God and His word.  These, I believe, are the stages that God takes us through when we abide in His word (when we seek to be … Continue reading →

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Download a Free Book on Prayer

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Description of Basics of Prayer This plain, green covered book has exactly the same content as my paperback version except that it is a pdf eBook.  You can download it on any iPad or on your computer.  Basics of Prayer … Continue reading →

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Learn How to Pray from King Asa: 3 Lessons on Prayer

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

  2 Chronicles 14:11  And Asa cried out to the LORD his God, and said, “LORD, it is nothing for You to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O LORD our God, for … Continue reading →

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Ducks on a Lake

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

These are the first pictures I took with my new little Nikon Camera.  It’s the first digital camera I’ve ever had.  I took these pictures at a job site where I was working—painting and wallpapering.  That’s what I do for … Continue reading →

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Five Ways to Pull Down Spiritual Strongholds

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

  In 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 (NIV) we read, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down … Continue reading →

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The Prayer of Jabez: For Those Living with Pain

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

1 Chronicles 4:10  And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I … Continue reading →

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