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Jonah Prayed From Inside the Fish and God Answered Him

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Jonah 2:2-9 “I cried out to the Lord because of my affliction, And He answered me. “Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, And You heard my voice. 3 For You cast me into the deep, … Continue reading →

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 121:3-4

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Psalm 121:3-4 He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. Lord, who is it that you protect and help? Who … Continue reading →

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What Do You Yield To As A Christian? Obedience or Disobedience — Romans 6:16

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

As a Christian, it should always be our aim to yield ourselves to God. But if we don’t yield ourselves to God then we will yield ourselves to Satan, the devil (Rom. 6:13, 16, 19). There are no other … Continue reading →

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 121:1-2

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Psalm 121:1-2 I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From whence shall my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth? Lord, it seems that I am always in … Continue reading →

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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 →