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About Stephen Nielsen

I'm an author, a self publisher, and a painting contractor. I live in beautiful Minnesota, USA . Welcome to my blog site.

How to Pray Specifically: 3 Steps to Follow

  Specific prayers are always better than general prayers. Specific prayers are more natural Specific prayers are more honest and authentic Specific prayers help us express our faith Specific prayers are more effective If you want your prayers to be … Continue reading

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Happy Easter Thoughts: The Path of Life — Psalm 16:8-11

  Psalm 16:8-11 8 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in … Continue reading

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Christ’s Resurrection is the First Fruits of the Dead — from 1 Corinthians 15:20-25

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
  The teaching in this passage is that Christ has become the first fruits of the dead—He was the first to be resurrected from the dead; and then all true believers in Christ will…

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God Commands us Not to Fear

  Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.  

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Promise of His Presence

Exodus 33:14 And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.  

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3 Ways to Get Rid of the Sin and Darkness that Overcomes Us

  I think we all understand the temptation to sin. We understand that there is a devil that temps us, that we have sinful flesh, and that the world is also tempting us.  But what is really difficult to understand … Continue reading

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Ephesians 3:16-19: Paul’s Four-Point-Prayer that Flows from His Heart

  Ephesians 3:16-19 That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that … Continue reading

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Nancy Reagan did not use taxpayer money to decorate the White House!

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
  Nancy Reagan has just died, and one of the main complaints about her that has survived all these years was just casually mentioned by someone in the media—that she extravagantly spent a fortune…

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4 Reasons Why Specific Prayer Is Better Than General Prayer

  Specific prayer is prayer that is focused and direct, definite and exact. If you want your prayers to be faith filled and effective they must be specific.  For this reason, specific prayers are always better than general prayers.  Therefore, … Continue reading

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Ice Crystals On My Window

I don’t know anything about how ice crystals form on windows, but it sure looks beautiful.  I wonder why the crystals look so different on one window than the other. God’s handiwork is sure something!  It’s a beautiful peace of art work.

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