Monthly Archives: May 2019

How to React to Trials

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Stephen Nielsen

Most of us, I’m afraid, don’t react properly to trial. But if we did, the bible tells us that we would “yield the peaceable fruits of righteousness.” In this blog, I will address what we mean by trails, how they … Continue reading →

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Choosing to be a Godly Christian — 2 Peter 1:3-10

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Stephen Nielsen

  Every Christian has been given the same promises by which he can escape the corruption that is in the world (read 2 Peter 1:3-4). Unfortunately, many do not choose this path. All Christians can say that they have faith—that … Continue reading →

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Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Stephen Nielsen

  I have been in the process of highlighting a few key thoughts from the book Spiritual Depression, by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. In this blog we will probe some key ideas from chapters ten and eleven on faith. In both … Continue reading →

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Key Leaders under Attack from the Enemy

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Stephen Nielsen

Originally posted on Prayer for Trump and Country:
It is undeniable. Our key country leaders are under attack from many who hate them—ultimately from our enemy, the devil. I read from Psalm 38 this morning, and it seems to fit.…

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The Essence of Sin

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Stephen Nielsen

I just finished reading the book Spiritual Depression, by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. This blog is a short summary of the essential points of chapter two: The True Foundation. The way I see the truths of this chapter is in the … Continue reading →

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5 Benefits of Forgiving Others

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Stephen Nielsen

  There are so many benefits you can reap when you forgive others.  I will put them into five categories: 1. Forgiving others frees us from the consequences of not forgiving. When we forgive we avoid all the consequences we … Continue reading →

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