Tag Archives: Ronald Dunn

What Is the Meaning of Prayer?

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

  There are so many different views on the meaning of prayer.  One author, John R. Rice, says that prayer is nothing but petition.  He insists that prayer is not meditation or communion or spiritual enjoyment or praise or confession … Continue reading →

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God’s Ten Purposes for Prayer

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

    This is an excerpt from my book Purpose of Prayer.  You can get it as an e-book at my website. 1.  Prayer is God’s idea as the way to acquire salvation.  Whether it is verbal prayer or a … Continue reading →

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Eight Descriptions of Fasting

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following is an excrept from my e-book Prayer A to Z.    Eight Descriptions of Fasting 1.  It is abstaining from food for spiritual purposes.  The Hebrew word for fast (tsuwn) means “to cover the mouth.”  The Greek word (nesteia) … Continue reading →

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