Author Archives: Stephen Nielsen

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.

Was the Doxology of the Lord’s Prayer Included in Jesus’ Original Composition?

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Its source. There seems to be quite a disagreement as to whether this last line, “For yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever,” was included in Jesus original composition. The RSV, the ASV, the NIV, and … Continue reading →

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And Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

We have been looking at the Lord’s Prayer and we have been trying to practice praying as our Lord outlined for us. We have come to the part where it says, “And lead us not into temptation… So, after we have … Continue reading →

Posted in How To Pray, Prayer A to Z Excerpts, The Lord's Prayer | Tagged 1 corinthians 10:13, Matthew 6:13, prayer, The Lord's Prayer, trials | 2 Comments

It Is the Lord’s Will and According to His Nature to Beautify Your Home – Exodus 25-26

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

While Reading in the book of Exodus in the Bible about all the plans and instructions God gave Moses for the tabernacle and its furnishings, I was impressed by all the detail and the beauty that would go into it. … Continue reading →

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19 Reasons Why Moses Had To Stay On Mount Sinai for 40 Days and 40 Nights

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

How long does it take to receive 10 commandments? Why should it take 40 days and nights? This is what I once thought. But now I know better. Moses was up on the mountain not only to receive the … Continue reading →

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And Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Here is the petition that is the most needed to maintain our relationship with God. It is the petition that helps to keep our mind and soul pure so that we can commune with Him in prayer. Hence this petition … Continue reading →

Posted in How To Pray, Prayer A to Z Excerpts, The Lord's Prayer | Tagged 1 John 1:9, forgiveness, sin, The Lord's Prayer | 1 Comment

5 Possible Meanings of “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

This is an excerpt from my book Purpose of Prayer. Here is the first of three petitions that describe our own personal needs. The first three petitions are for God’s desires. The next three are for our needs. And we … Continue reading →

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How Can I be Close To God? – Thoughts from Exodus 24:2

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

I think, if we are a Christian, this is a question that is always with is. It is part of us. I think at our conversion we were given the inner desire to be close to God and to fellowship … Continue reading →

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Your Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

An excerpt from my book Purpose of Prayer . As we pray for God’s name to be hallowed, and for His kingdom to come, with the same breath we should pray also for His will to be done. For the holiness … Continue reading →

Posted in How To Pray, Prayer A to Z Excerpts, The Lord's Prayer | Tagged God's Kingdom, Job 23:12, Kingdom of God, prayer, Psalm 103:20-21, Psalm 40:8, will of God | 1 Comment

Your Kingdom Come

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Here we will cover just three points: the meaning of the petition, the purpose of the petition, and how to pray this petition. What this petition means. God’s kingdom referred to here is a place or a realm of His … Continue reading →

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How to Hallow God’s Name — from Matthew 6:9-13

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

First of all we should discuss why we should hallow His name? There are several reasons to hallow His name. Two reasons stand out to me. First, the most obvious reason is because He deserves it. He is God and … Continue reading →

Posted in How To Pray, Prayer A to Z Excerpts, The Lord's Prayer | Tagged God's name, Holy, Matthew 6:9-13, numbers 20:7-12, prayer, The Lord's Prayer | 1 Comment