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.

Four Ways to Achieve United Prayer — #1 By Praying For It

United prayer should be the goal of prayer for all Christians.  According to Wesley Duewel, “United prayer is probably the most powerful expression of Christian unity.” What is united prayer?  It is when believers are drawn together, in mind and … Continue reading

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Quiet Moments on a Sunday Afternoon

  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

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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A Study of the Prayers of the Bible–a Prayer of Joshua

  Joshua 10:12  Then Joshua spoke to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon; And Moon, in … Continue reading

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A Study of the Prayers of the Bible–Prayers of Moses

  Exodus 3:11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?”  Exodus 3:13 Then Moses said to God, “Indeed, when I come … Continue reading

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Wrestling With the World in Prayer

 Here is another excerpt from Principles of Prayer. Any time we pray there is always a struggle—a fight, a wrestling match, an argument, a plea.  And the struggle—or the wresting, as we shall call it—is in four areas: with the … Continue reading

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Prayer in the Morning Helps the Day

  Sometimes, like today, things don’t start out so well. Headaches, burdens, deadlines, all take their toll. But got to get to work early.   I usually do some Bible reading, some prayer and some writing. Today I cut the … Continue reading

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Service of Prayer by Stephen Nielsen: Table of Contents and a Short Excerpt

    CONTENTS     Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii  1    Ministry … Continue reading

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A Study of the Prayers of the Bible — One of Job’s Prayers

Job 13:20-28 Only two things do not do to me, Then I will not hide myself from You: 21 Withdraw Your hand far from me, And let not the dread of You make me afraid. 22 Then call, and I … Continue reading

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A Study of the Prayers of the Bible — A Prayer of Jacob

After Jacob prayed (in Genesis 32:9-12), he sent his servants ahead with presents for Esau in an attempt to find favor with him.  Then he also sent his family ahead while he was left alone.  There he wrestled with a … Continue reading

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