Category Archives: Quiet Time Highlights

Remember What Amalek Did To You — Deuteronomy 25:17

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

“Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you were coming out of Egypt.”  These were the instructions of Moses to the people of Israel as they were about to enter the Promised Land (Deut. 25:17).  Then he … Continue reading →

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Where Does Faith Come From?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

 I’ve been thinking about faith.  Where does it come from?  And Abraham believed God.  How did his belief start?  Did he just conjure it up from his mind?  How does a person get faith?  Does it come to me if … Continue reading →

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For Those Who Desire Purity: Breaking Free Of Sexual Sin

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

Do you desire to be totally pure, free of lustful thoughts and habits?  You can be!  God has given us some good guidance and wonderful promises in Deuteronomy 7.  The chapter primarily gives guidance and promises to Israel, but they … Continue reading →

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Following God’s Directions, Like Putting Up a Tent – from Exodus 40:1-33

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Today’s Reading: Exodus 40:1-33 Then the Lord said to Moses: 2 “Set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, on the first day of the first month. 3 Place the ark of the Testimony in it and shield the ark … Continue reading →

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It Is the Lord’s Will and According to His Nature to Beautify Your Home – Exodus 25-26

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

 While Reading in the book of Exodus in the Bible about all the plans and instructions God gave Moses for the tabernacle and its furnishings, I was impressed by all the detail and the beauty that would go into it.  … Continue reading →

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19 Reasons Why Moses Had To Stay On Mount Sinai for 40 Days and 40 Nights

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  How long does it take to receive 10 commandments?  Why should it take 40 days and nights?  This is what I once thought.  But now I know better.  Moses was up on the mountain not only to receive the … Continue reading →

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How Can I be Close To God? – Thoughts from Exodus 24:2

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

I think, if we are a Christian, this is a question that is always with is.  It is part of us.  I think at our conversion we were given the inner desire to be close to God and to fellowship … Continue reading →

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The Ten Commandments: A Different Kind of Slavery – Exodus 20:2

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following is God’s introduction to the Ten Commandments, which He gave to the Israelites:  Ex 20:2 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.  Then in … Continue reading →

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Has God Been Calling You to Stand On A Hill and Intercede For Others? – Exodus 17:6-16

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

When the Amalekites came against Israel in battle God enlisted Moses to stand on a hill nearby and lift up his hands with his rod.  This act was the way God wanted him to intercede for the people.  He could … Continue reading →

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Trusting God for Daily Provisions and Not Worrying About Tomorrow – Exodus 16

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  The Collecting of Manna In the Wilderness The Lord provided daily food for Israel in the wilderness: meat (quail) in the evening and sweet manna in the morning.  They were not to gather extra and save the bread or … Continue reading →

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