Tag Archives: devotions

Is it prideful to tell people about your holy habits?

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

I don’t make it a practice to tell people about my habits of bible reading and prayer.  But today in a church class we were to share what habits we have.  My first thought was to share about my morning … Continue reading →

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Read the Bible for What It Says

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

I have too often over the years been guilty of reading the Bible in the morning with the sole purpose of finding some spiritual nugget to help me for that day.  Though this may seem to be wise and well … Continue reading →

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How to Pray the Word in Your Devotions: 4 Steps

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

When you have your devotions, if you want the Word to be powerful and take root in your heart, take time to pray the Word.  Here’s how in four steps. 1.  First, before reading the scriptures in your quiet time, … Continue reading →

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