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Author Archives: Stephen Nielsen
Living without Personal Goals: Living with a Day by Day Trust in God — from Matthew 16:21-25
I have always been one to believe in personal goals, as a means to give myself direction. But lately I have been rethinking this idea. God has given me a new idea. I’ve gotten it from Matthew 16:21-25. Matthew 16:21-25 … Continue reading
The Extremely High Cost of Heaven: Obtaining the Treasures of Matthew 13:44-46
Matthew 13:44-46 The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field—and to get … Continue reading
Posted in 4 Matthew to Acts, Quiet Time Highlights
Tagged heaven, Jesus Christ, Jesus' teachings, Matthew 13:44-46
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Our Victory in Christ: My Sins Are Blotted Out, Nailed To the Cross – Part 2
Because Jesus gained victory over sin and evil, we can have victory too. When He gave His life for us on the cross in payment for our sins, He made a public spectacle of evil (Colossians 2:11-15). He then, in … Continue reading
Posted in 5 Romans to Philemon, Quiet Time Highlights
Tagged 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, demons, Jesus Christ, John MacArthur, Satan
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Our Victory in Christ: My Sins Are Blotted Out, Nailed To the Cross
Reading from Colossians 2:11-15, I understand that when I came to Christ He set me free from evil desires. My old self was removed, taken away (as the foreskin is cut off and removed in circumcision); it died with Christ; … Continue reading
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Tagged Colossians 2:11-15, demons, forgiveness, Jesus Christ, salvation, Satan
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3 Reasons Why Jesus Tells us Not to Worry — from Matthew 6:25-34
In Mathew 6:25-34 Jesus tells us not to worry. See if you can pick out from the following passage the three reasons why Jesus says not to worry. Matthew 6:25-34 25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your … Continue reading
12 Wisdom Principles – From The Sermon On The Mount
In Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount He gives us twelve wisdom principles. Early in Jesus’ ministry, just after He had chosen His twelve disciples, He sat down on the side of a mountain and taught them. This teaching of … Continue reading
Posted in 4 Matthew to Acts, Quiet Time Highlights
Tagged God's will, Jesus' teachings, wisdom principles
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How to Pray God’s Way Instead of the New Age Way – 8 Points
God wants us to pray His way, according to His Word. His way is much different than the New age way. Here’s how to pray God’s way: 1. Always meditate on the Word in preparation for prayer. Don’t listen to … Continue reading
Don’t Be Fooled by the Devil’s Counterfeit Prayer: Comparing New Age Prayer to Christian Prayer
There are many things in contemplative prayer and in any kind of New Age prayer that may seem the same as Christian prayer, but there is a big difference. In this post I will point out the similarities, as well … Continue reading
Jesus’ Presence is Torture to Demons – from Matthew 8:28-31
I think Jesus’ very presence is torture to demons and to all who walk in darkness. Just after Jesus and His disciples had crossed over the Lake of Galilee (after He had calmed the storm), He encountered two demon possessed … Continue reading
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Tagged demons, Jesus Christ, quiet time
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The Roots of Contemplative Prayer: The Desert Fathers
The roots of contemplative prayer can be clearly traced back to a group of monks known as the desert fathers. These hermits of the early Middle Ages, who lived in the Middle Eastern deserts, devoted their lives to God and … Continue reading
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