Tag Archives: christian maturity

God Doesn’t Call Us to Be Sinless, But to Be Steadfast

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

  Lately I have been wrestling with some sins, and with myself, and with God.  Why don’t I have the power to resist certain temptations? And why does God not give me the power to resist?  I wrestle with the … Continue reading →

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The Bible: Seven Reasons We Should Give It Priority in Our Devotions

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

     This is an excerpt from the book Prayer A to Z — coming soon! 1.  By the Word we come to know Jesus (Lu. 24:27).  When we focus on the Word we are, in fact, focusing on Jesus—for He … Continue reading →

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Bearing with the Scrupulous – from Romans 15:1-3

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  Romans 15:1-3 We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. 3 For even Christ … Continue reading →

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