Monthly Archives: April 2014

Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 120:5-7

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Psalm 120:5-7 Woe is me, for I sojourn in Meshech,   For I dwell among the tents of Kedar! 6 Too long has my soul had its dwelling With those who hate peace. 7 I am for peace, but when I speak, They … Continue reading →

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How to Yield in Prayer — 3 Points

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  There are several ways we could define yielding. The following three terms—to relinquish, to submit, and to offer—I think will give us a good definition and understanding of yielding, particularly as we study it in the context of yielding … Continue reading →

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 120:3-4

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  Psalm 120:3-4 What shall be given to you, and what more shall be done to you, You deceitful tongue? 4 Sharp arrows of the warrior, With the burning coals of the broom tree.       Lord, bring to my … Continue reading →

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Easter brings Believers Great Hope

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

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What a great day this Easter is! Christ has been resurrected. And because of His resurrection we who are believers in Him have hope, hope that we will one day be either resurrected from…

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 120:1-2

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  Psalm 120:1-2 In my trouble I cried to the LORD, And He answered me. 2 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips,  From a deceitful tongue. NASB   Lord, whomever would lie to me and cause me trouble, … Continue reading →

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Jewish Pilgrimages: How We May Benefit From Them

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  In the Old Testament times the Jews would pilgrimage to Jerusalem 3 times a year on their feast days (Deut. 16:16-17): On the Feast of Unleavened Bread — this year on April 15 On the Feast of Weeks — … Continue reading →

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Four Benefits of Praying Outside

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  I have found that when prayer is practiced outside, during a walk or while sitting in a favorite spot, the rewards of prayer seem greater. Here are four benefits of such prayer.   1. The fresh air of the … Continue reading →

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A Poem by Bonhoeffer — from the Book Bonhoeffer

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

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? ? Here is a poem by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, written to his friend Bethge, while on his second trip to America. As you may detect here, he was overcome with doubts about whether he…

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3 Things that Will Enhance Your Prayer Times

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  For some of us, or perhaps most of us, our place of prayer doesn’t seem so appealing. In fact, we don’t seem drawn to prayer at all. Most of the time, we would rather sit in front of the … Continue reading →

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