Tag Archives: prayer

God Has Gifted Every Christian for Holiness

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

   Since it is God’s will for every Christian to be holy, He has given us the following gifts as necessary resources for holiness.   Jesus Christ    When you were saved you received Jesus as a gift (Jn. 1:12).  … Continue reading →

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Prayer Is God’s Idea

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

There is ample proof, through the life of Jesus, that prayer is God’s idea.  For Jesus, who is really God come to us in the flesh, commanded us to pray, taught us to pray, and demonstrated prayer to us. He … Continue reading →

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The Consequences of Not Forgiving: Five Progressive Steps

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

   D. L. Moody, in his book, Prevailing prayer, said, “…When you go into the door of God’s kingdom, you go in through the door of forgiveness…If we are unwilling to forgive others, God cannot forgive us.”  Consequently, if He … Continue reading →

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Knowledge of the Mystery of God

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

A Study of Knowledge (epignosis): from Colossians 2:1-3 Part 6   Col 2:1-3 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who … Continue reading →

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Harmon Killebrew–I wanna be like Harmon!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  I’ve been listening to all the nice words about Harmon Killebrew today.  Everybody says he was such a nice man.  Those who got to the opportunity to meet him, even in these last months when he was sick, he would … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for Fasting

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

GUIDELINES FOR FASTING   Here are 16 guidelines for fasting taken from my book Prayer A to Z.  This list is very brief.  For more information you can get my e-book by clicking on Prayer A to Z.   1.  … 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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How To Pray With Faith

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Five Suggested Steps to Follow   1.  Live the life of faith.  Andrew Murray has stated, “Faith in the promise is the fruit of faith in the promiser.” I cannot have faith in what He has promised unless I have … Continue reading →

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Little Faith vs Great Faith

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The apostle Peter, in 1 Peter 2:2, wrote, “As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby.”  Here we see that spiritual growth is by the Word.  But what I want to point out … Continue reading →

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Prayer Requests

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

I’ve added a new feature to my blog–prayer requests.  This is something I can do and am excited about.  I want to pray for you! If you want your request to be viewed  publicly, put your prayer request in the comment box below. … Continue reading →

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