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Fruit in the Bible: 8 Possible Meanings

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

Besides the regular meaning of fruit, like an apple or an orange, there are a few other meanings.  Here are eight different meanings or descriptions of fruit:  1. The result or outcome of something.  For example, in Psalms 128:2 (in … 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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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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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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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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The Tiger Woods Craze

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

I’m sitting here watching the Masters, trying to figure out in my mind why I am so caught up with Tiger Woods—rooting for him.  What is it about him that makes him so popular and why do I (along with … Continue reading →

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