Tag Archives: Fasting

Daniel Prayed for Israel’s Deliverance after 70 years of Captivity: Daniel 9:3-19

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

In the first year that Darius was king, Daniel happened to be reading the prophesies of Jeremiah and observed that the seventy year time period of the desolations of Jerusalem was almost complete (Jer. 25:11, 12).  So Daniel, with a … Continue reading →

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Download a Free Book on Prayer

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Description of Basics of Prayer This plain, green covered book has exactly the same content as my paperback version except that it is a pdf eBook.  You can download it on any iPad or on your computer.  Basics of Prayer … Continue reading →

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MOVING MOUNTAINS THROUGH PRAYER

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

When the disciples could not drive a demon out of a boy they came to Jesus and asked Him why they could not drive it out (though He had given them the gift of miracles).  Jesus’ answer was that they … Continue reading →

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4 Tips on How to Pray For Longer than an Hour

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

 If you are planning to pray for a long period of time–say, for more than an hour–here are four tips:    1.  Follow desire.  Believe that God wants you to pray long and that He will give you a continuing … Continue reading →

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How Long Should We Pray? – Seven Guidelines

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  No one should tell another how long he should pray.  But most of us, I would guess, would say that when we pray we don’t pray long enough.  The best thing I can say on this is that when … Continue reading →

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8 Teachings of Jesus on Prayer — Teaching #4

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

 Jesus taught that prayer should sometimes be with fasting (Mark 9:29).  On one occasion, when Jesus cast out a demon from a boy, and His disciples earlier were not able to cast out the demon, they came to Him privately … Continue reading →

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Eight Descriptions of Fasting

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following is an excrept from my e-book Prayer A to Z.    Eight Descriptions of Fasting 1.  It is abstaining from food for spiritual purposes.  The Hebrew word for fast (tsuwn) means “to cover the mouth.”  The Greek word (nesteia) … Continue reading →

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Fasting–What Jesus Taught about Fasting

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  Fasting is one of those things we would rather put out of our mind.  Food is just too good these days.  And who wants to suffer anyway.  But if you are serious about prayer, you really should think about … Continue reading →

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