Category Archives: Quiet Time Highlights

God Sometimes Uses Natural Means to Heal Us – from 2 Kings 20:1-7

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

  Some would say that when God heals He will always do it instantly and without any medicine.  I agree that He is certainly able to do that, and He has done that on many occasions, especially by Jesus.  But … Continue reading →

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Hezekiah’s Brave Decision to do Right–from 2 Kings 18-20

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Finally, after all the wickedness and the compromises there comes a king that decides to do right.  His father before him, Ahaz, was terribly wicked.  So what made him decide to do right and reject the pagan worship that his … Continue reading →

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How We Make Light of Sin – from Ephesians 5:3-14

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

  Impurity Filthiness Silly talk Coarse jesting   These words suggest to me that there is a relaxed attitude about sin, that sin is not taken seriously. Yes, too often, I think, even among Christians sin is made light of … Continue reading →

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Oh God, Show Me the Riches of Your Glory! — from Ephesians 3:16

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

    That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man.   Lord, dig down into Your storehouse of splendor and grant to me, according … Continue reading →

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Oh God, Grant Me Your Strength! – from Ephesians 3:16-19

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

    That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in Obedience and Trust from Elijah — from 1 Kings 17:1-24

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

My thoughts this morning have been on how God provided for and directed Elijah—and on how He will do the same for me if I just trust Him. For a month or so I have been reading a book about … Continue reading →

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Discussing the Post-Resurrection Appearances of Jesus – 6 points

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

1. If you want to get all the post resurrection appearances of Jesus in chronological order and to get a true and clear picture of what happened in each case you really need to look at all the gospels. Some … Continue reading →

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13 Post-Resurrection Appearances of Jesus (with pictures)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Jesus was alive on this earth for thirty-eight days after His resurrection.  During that time I’m sure hundreds of people saw Him.  Here are thirteen of His appearances that are recorded for us in the Bible in chronological order.   … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sign of Jesus’ Coming – Betrayal, from Matthew 24:10

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

I knew a guy a long time ago who I thought was a strong Christian. And he was a good friend. A few years went by and I lost track of him. When I asked around about him, I was … Continue reading →

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Living without Personal Goals: Living with a Day by Day Trust in God — from Matthew 16:21-25

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

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 →

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