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The Origin and Basis of Praise

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

We have already spoken of how praise flows out of our prayer time with God as we meditate on the Word.  Now here is how praise actually begins.  As we are having our time of meditation, the Holy Spirit works … Continue reading →

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The Praise of Prayer

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

In Christ we have obtained a great inheritance (Eph. 1:12)—eternal life, which is to know God the Father and Jesus Christ His Son (Jn. 17:3). Such knowledge is not just intellectual.  It is a deep and intimate knowledge.  It is … Continue reading →

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Descriptions Of Prayer

Posted on October 23, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

So far, we have defined prayer as being basically two things: soul to soul communication with God, and petition.  And I will hold to those meanings.  However, with those two meanings prayer may have various descriptions.  Here are eight different … Continue reading →

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Prayer Is Soul to Soul Communication with God

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

We have said that prayer is petition. Now we are saying that prayer is not only petition, it is also something more basic—it is soul to soul communication with God.  And this really must come first, before we ask God … Continue reading →

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Three Types of Prayer Petition

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

1.  That We would hear God come to us. We get this idea from the first three requests of the Lord’s prayer:  “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name; Your Kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as … Continue reading →

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Prayer is Petition

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

We get this idea mainly from the original Biblical words translated for us as prayer.  Every Hebrew and Greek word I studied (three Hebrew words and eight Greek words) indicate that prayer is petition—asking God for something.  It is an … Continue reading →

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The Definition of Prayer

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

In this first blog post on the definition of prayer, I have found from my study that there are many different definitions of prayer.  One author, John R. Rice, says that prayer is nothing but petition.  He insists that prayer … Continue reading →

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Prepare for Prayer

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Stephen Nielsen

How to Prepare Your Heart for Prayer Posted on August 20, 2017 by Stephen Nielsen Here is step three of six on how to have an extended prayer time. The entire title of this third step is… Know How to Prepare Your Heart for Prayer and … Continue reading →

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Extended Prayer Times

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Stephen Nielsen

Let’s say you agree that you need more prayer; that it would be good to have some extended, special prayer time. How do you go about it?  Here are six steps to follow: 1. Establish personal reasons and begin to … Continue reading →

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Special Prayer Times

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Stephen Nielsen

We All Need Special Prayer Times Posted on July 15, 2017 by Stephen Nielsen Prayer ought to be regular and daily. We need prayer every day like we need daily meals and daily sleep.  But just as a car requires an oil change and … Continue reading →

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