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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 120:5-7

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Psalm 120:5-7 Woe is me, for I sojourn in Meshech, For I dwell among the tents of Kedar! 6 Too long has my soul had its dwelling With those who hate peace. 7 I am for peace, but when I speak, They … Continue reading →

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How to Yield in Prayer — 3 Points

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

There are several ways we could define yielding. The following three terms—to relinquish, to submit, and to offer—I think will give us a good definition and understanding of yielding, particularly as we study it in the context of yielding … Continue reading →

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 120:3-4

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Psalm 120:3-4 What shall be given to you, and what more shall be done to you, You deceitful tongue? 4 Sharp arrows of the warrior, With the burning coals of the broom tree. Lord, bring to my … Continue reading →

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 120:1-2

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Psalm 120:1-2 In my trouble I cried to the LORD, And He answered me. 2 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, From a deceitful tongue. NASB Lord, whomever would lie to me and cause me trouble, … Continue reading →

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Four Benefits of Praying Outside

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

I have found that when prayer is practiced outside, during a walk or while sitting in a favorite spot, the rewards of prayer seem greater. Here are four benefits of such prayer. 1. The fresh air of the … Continue reading →

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3 Things that Will Enhance Your Prayer Times

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

For some of us, or perhaps most of us, our place of prayer doesn’t seem so appealing. In fact, we don’t seem drawn to prayer at all. Most of the time, we would rather sit in front of the … Continue reading →

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3 Things to Discover about the Inner Room—the Beautiful Place of Prayer

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

In previous posts I have talked about the beauty of God’s creation and His plan—how He brings us into a love relationship with Himself. Now let me lead you into His house, and into the inner room—the place of prayer, … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of God’s Plan: He Has Put Eternity in Our Heart—from Ecclesiastes 3:11

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

God’s ultimate plan for us is to bring us into a love relationship with Himself. One way He has designed to accomplish this is by putting within us (within all people from birth) the knowledge and the curiosity of eternity. … Continue reading →

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A Dead Child Brought to Life through Elisha’s Obedient Prayer — 2 Kings 4:33

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

2 Kings 4:33 He went in therefore, shut the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. Elisha was a man of great faith, and gifted by God to do miracles just as Elijah … 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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