Category Archives: Holiness and Prayer

The Sin of Lying

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Stephen Nielsen
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Complete Holiness

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Stephen Nielsen

  The nature of holiness is that it is not satisfied to be in just one area.  It wants to penetrate into all areas; it wants to purify the whole; as light it wants to brighten every corner and crack.  … Continue reading →

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Practice Keeping Your Eyes Pure: Fighting Against Pornography

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

   Some would say, “It is impossible these days to keep your eyes pure, because there is so much pornography out there; we see it practically everywhere we go.”  But I want to tell you that with God’s help, and … Continue reading →

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Practice Right Thinking For Holiness–Philippians 4:8

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

   The practice of meditating on the Word will be most beneficial for right thinking, because when you are meditating on the scriptures your mind is occupied with right thoughts.  And the scriptures will also guide you in what else … Continue reading →

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7 Things to Practice for Holiness

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  1.  Practice consecration with prayer.  Consecration is the act of giving ourselves completely to God through prayer for His will and service, recognizing that our life and all that we have is His. E.M. Bounds has said: “Prayer enters … Continue reading →

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How to Be Holy: The Process of Holiness

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

   Holiness is a process, which means that it takes time and continual effort.  It doesn’t happen all at once.  It is a process of transformation by renewal (Rom. 12:2).  Renewal starts with the mind and then works into the … Continue reading →

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God Has Gifted Every Christian for Holiness

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

   Since it is God’s will for every Christian to be holy, He has given us the following gifts as necessary resources for holiness.   Jesus Christ    When you were saved you received Jesus as a gift (Jn. 1:12).  … Continue reading →

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Six Reasons to Be Holy

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Not everyone desires holiness. But just in case you do, just in case God has put it on your heart to be like Him, I think you will find these point helpful. Here are six reasons to be holy. 1.  … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Holiness

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

I think we have a good definition of holiness in Psalms 15:1-2.  Here David asks, “Lord, who may dwell in Your sanctuary?  Who may live on Your holy hill?  Then he answers himself: “He whose walk is blameless and who … Continue reading →

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