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.

Communication with God

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following article is an excerpt from this book. Prayer is not only petition, it is also something more basic—it is soul to soul communication with God. And this really must come first, before we ask God for anything. … Continue reading →

Posted in Definition of Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged communion, conversational prayer, E. M. Bounds, Jeremiah 31:12, Jim Downing, soul to soul communication | 3 Comments

Confidence in Prayer

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following article is an excerpt from Prayer A to Z. When we think about confidence, even when we say the word “confidence,” it makes us feel good doesn’t it? It gives us a lift, gives us energy, strength and … Continue reading →

Posted in Confidence in Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged 1 John 5:14-15, assurance, Charles Spurgeon, courage, Elijah, energy, Hebrews 10:19-22, Hebrews 4:16, hope, strength | 2 Comments

Burden in Prayer

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following article is an excerpt from this book. Prayer is all about carrying burdens, not only the burdens of people but the burdens of God. He calls us to be burden bearers with Him for people, for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Burden in Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged compassion, Jeremiah, longsuffering, Matthew 9:35-36, Psalm 86:15, Wesley Duewel | 1 Comment

SWEET PRAYER: Keeping Our Prayers As Sweet As Incense

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following article is an excerpt from this book. Since David prayed, “May my prayers be counted as incense before Thee” (Ps. 141:2, NASB), one thing we may conclude is that not all prayers are as incense. Some in … Continue reading →

Posted in Aroma of Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged Abide in Christ, Charles Spurgeon, Christ, David, incense, James 4:1-4, Psalm 141:2, renew our mind, sweet aroma | 3 Comments

How to Become a Christian

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

This article is an excerpt from my book, Prayer A to Z. There is really only one prayer that a non-Christian can pray with the assurance that God will hear him. It is the prayer for mercy—from a humble heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Answers to Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged 1 John 3:8, 1 Peter 2:24, christian, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 64:6, John 9:31, Proverbs 15:29, Revelation 3:20, Romans 3:10-11, Romans 3:23 | 1 Comment

UNANSWERED Prayers

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following article is an excerpt from this book. Here are three possible reasons why your prayers aren’t answered–from my e-book Prayer A to Z. 1. You really aren’t abiding in Jesus and His Word as you think you … Continue reading →

Posted in Answers to Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged Abiding in Christ, answers to prayer, bear fruit, James 4:3-7, John 15:5, prayer, unanswered prayer, will of God | 5 Comments

Abiding in Christ: Eight Things a Christian Does to Keep Himself Abiding

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following article is an excerpt from this book. The key to answered prayer is to abide in Christ and to let His words abide in us. In John 15:7 it says, “If you abide in Me, and My words … Continue reading →

Posted in Answers to Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged Abiding in Christ, answered prayer, earnest prayer, effective fervent prayer, holiness, James 5:16, John 15:7, meditation on the word, specific prayer, united prayer | 1 Comment

Answers To Prayer: Three Reasons Why We Can Be Confident that Prayer Works

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following article is an excerpt from this book. Prayer was never meant to be an end in itself—not an exercise to glory in, to impress someone, or even merely for communion and enjoyment of God (though that is … Continue reading →