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We Fail In Prayer When We Are Not Exposed To Real Needs

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Stephen Nielsen

  Here are six ways we may fail in prayer. The first failure listed is that we don’t let ourselves be exposed to many of the real needs around us.  Needs – We don’t see the real needs.  One of … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Pray With Sincerity – Part 3

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Stephen Nielsen

  When I am honest and authentic in prayer I will open up my heart and pray as I really feel. I will hold nothing back.  When I am open and transparent in prayer I will not hide anything; I … 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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Quiet Moments on a Sunday Afternoon

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

  A swan and chirping birds lily pads on still waters buzzing dragon flies surround me   yes, a beautiful white swan I see walking gracefully over the water what a sight to see   warm, cool air blowing here … Continue reading →

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Hezekiah’s Brave Decision to do Right–from 2 Kings 18-20

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Finally, after all the wickedness and the compromises there comes a king that decides to do right.  His father before him, Ahaz, was terribly wicked.  So what made him decide to do right and reject the pagan worship that his … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Presence is Torture to Demons – from Matthew 8:28-31

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

I think Jesus’ very presence is torture to demons and to all who walk in darkness. Just after Jesus and His disciples had crossed over the Lake of Galilee (after He had calmed the storm), He encountered two demon possessed … Continue reading →

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Four Hindrances to Finding Inner Solitude

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

The hindrances to solitude are those things that grieve God within us, and therefore would keep us from prayer. There are many things that would grieve God, but we will talk about four things in particular. The sins of lust. … Continue reading →

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How to Find Inner Solitude – 4 points

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

After you have found, and have gotten in the habit of going to those quiet places, those places of outer solitude, you must next learn inner solitude—that is, learn how to close the door of your heart.  David Runcorn said, … Continue reading →

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Three Reasons Why Solitude Is Important When You Pray

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  1.  It provides rest for the body and soul.  Everyone needs a break from time to time.  Even Jesus needed a break.  But His breaks were somewhat different than what most people would consider as a break.  When many … Continue reading →

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Praying the Scriptures in Our Quiet Time

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  If our time in the Word is the focus of the quiet time, our prayer time is the life, the vitality, and the fire of the quiet time.  And in that prayer time we endeavor to pray the application … Continue reading →

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