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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.

Five Purposes of Prayer—from The Lord’s Prayer

  I am not sure that there is any one purpose of prayer, however, I think Jesus has given us some very good purposes for prayer in the model prayer that He gave to His disciples (Matt. 6: 9-13).  If … Continue reading

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Six Factors That Will Contribute To Unified Worship in the Coming Millennial Kingdom

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
Idols and false worship will be removed. Zechariah 13:2 says,  “And it will come about in that day,” declares the Lord of hosts, “that I will cut off the names of the idols from…

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Southern Baptist president calls 46,000 churches to “extraordinary prayer” for Great Awakening. Issues must-read (and free) E-book, “Pleading With Southern Baptists.”

Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog There is something very exciting happening in the leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) I want to bring to your attention. You may recall that last June I wrote that Dr. Ronnie Floyd, senior pastor of … Continue reading

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Freedom from the Fear of Death

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
? In my devotions today I read these verses: ? Hebrews 2:14-15 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might…

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How to Pray: Four Parts of Prayer

    The following four parts of prayer are not a formula or a guide for prayer. I am not suggesting that you should always pray in a certain order or even that you have to use all of the … Continue reading

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Prayer of Petition

  This is the asking part of prayer, prayer that makes requests of God for things we desire. It is the part of prayer that is most used and is normally the part we think of when we think of … Continue reading

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Prayer of Thanksgiving

  Thanksgiving is much like praise, but it is more personal. Whereas in praise we give glory to God for all His works, for all time and toward all people, and for His attributes and ways, thanksgiving also seeks to … Continue reading

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Prayer of Praise

  Praise is how we express to God our love for Him. It is how we honor, reverence, and exalt Him.  In praise we acknowledge who He is.  We exalt Him and thank Him for His attributes and ways. It … Continue reading

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Prayer of Confession

  When we begin to pray, I suppose it is more natural to praise Him first, to say “Hallowed be Thy name.” But if there is unconfessed sin in the life, confession must come first; for the Psalmist tells us … Continue reading

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The New Left Behind Movie: Positive Comments

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
? I saw the movie last night. If people are expecting to be super entertained with a lot of special effect or informed on when the rapture will be, I can see why they…

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