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Why We Sometimes Don’t Feel Forgiven

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Stephen Nielsen

God tells us in 1 John 1:9 that if we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. This verse doesn’t say anything about repentance, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness and Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged 1 John 1:9, cleansing, cleansing from sin, Confess sins, confession of sins, prayer of confession, repentance, unrepentance | 1 Comment

7 Ways to Pray With Sincerity – Part 1

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Stephen Nielsen

The right way to pray is with sincerity—that is, without hypocrisy, or without putting on a show for others and pretending to be something we are not (Matt. 6:5). There are other terms we can use to describe this … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 5, Practice of Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts, Zenith of Prayer | Tagged 1 John 1:9, appropriate God's forgiveness, authentic prayer, forgiving others, Hebrews 4:16, honesty in prayer, Sincerity in prayer, transparent prayer | 2 Comments

It stinks! This whole place stinks.

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

You don’t like my house? Does my house stink? That’s right-it stinks! This whole place stinks. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayerful Thoughts and Intentions | Tagged 1 John 1:9, pride, Rocky I, Rocky quotes, self-righteousness, sin | 3 Comments

And Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Here is the petition that is the most needed to maintain our relationship with God. It is the petition that helps to keep our mind and soul pure so that we can commune with Him in prayer. Hence this petition … Continue reading →

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Understanding God’s Forgiveness: 5 points

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Here’s another post from my book Prayer A to Z. 1. His forgiveness is rooted in His unconditional love. Though God does not always forgive everyone—He forgives only those who will repent of their sins—He does love everyone unconditionally. And … Continue reading →