Author Archives: Stephen Nielsen

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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.

Read the Bible for What It Says

I have too often over the years been guilty of reading the Bible in the morning with the sole purpose of finding some spiritual nugget to help me for that day.  Though this may seem to be wise and well … Continue reading

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The Kingdom of God during the Time of the Church

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
  As for Israel during this period, though God has withdrawn Himself from them as a nation, He has not totally cast them away.  All Jews who believe in Him and in His son…

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What Do We Yield To, Prayer or Slumber

As a Christian it should always be our aim to yield ourselves to God.  But if we don’t yield ourselves to God then we will yield ourselves to Satan, the devil (Rom. 6:13, 16, 19).  There are no other options.  … Continue reading

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 122:1-5

 Psalm 122:1-5 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” 2 Our feet are standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem, 3 Jerusalem, that is built As a city that is compact … Continue reading

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The Kingdom of God at the Time of Christ

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
When Jesus was born, and then again when He began His ministry (at about age 30), many recognized Him as the Messiah and that He would soon bring in His kingdom; for they had…

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Honey Moon Photos from Minnesota

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
     Isaiah 30:26 And the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven…

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Urgent: Pray for Iraq as Christians join mass exodus from Mosul & ISIS moves towards Baghdad.

Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog An image taken from a video uploaded on Sunday by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria claiming to show fighters in Tikrit, Iraq. (Credit ISIS, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images) (Washington, D.C.) — Please … Continue reading

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The Kingdom of God during a Time of Silence

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
After the period of the prophets, Malachi being the last, there was a period of 400 years where God seemed to be silent—where other world kingdoms arose: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome. But, though…

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 122:1-3

Psalm 122:1-3 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” 2 Our feet are standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem, 3 Jerusalem, that is built As a city that is compact … Continue reading

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A Friendly Person Was God’s Gift to Me

  Yes, a friendly smile was God’s gift to me.  Yesterday morning I wasn’t doing too well.  It was hard even getting out of bed.  I remember praying for God’s help.  Then when I drove up to get my coffee … Continue reading

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