Tag Archives: Jesus

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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Why Jesus Had To Suffer and Die for Us

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

As I see it from scripture, Jesus had to suffer and die for us to appease the wrath of God against us because of our sins.  In John 3:36 we see that the wrath of God abides on all people … Continue reading →

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Why Did Jesus Have to Die On the Cross for Us?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Is that your question?  Are you wondering why Jesus really had to die for us? If it was because he loved us, are you thinking, how could a man love anyone that much to die for him?  And then there … 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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Five Descriptions of Faith

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

In some respects the meaning of faith is so simple.  It means to just believe God, to trust and rely on Him.  But because we are human and sinful, faith becomes so hard for us.  Hence, we seem to need … Continue reading →

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