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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.

Rice Creek Trail

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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Headed toward the creek on a beautiful winding trail. Swamp lands next to the creek are beautiful to look at, especially at this time of year. On the bridge looking down at the creek. On…

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Heron and Butterfly

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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This grey (or green) heron was spotted gazing in this little creek. I haven’t seen too many Monarch butterflies this year, so I was delighted to see this one. The butterfly shares the nectar with…

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Plan to Pray Long

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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There are so many people with so many needs, which require us to spend much time in prayer.  But, as Wesley Duewel has said, “We will never have enough time for prayer unless we deliberately…

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A Beautiful Day

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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Love Your Enemies

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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In Matthew 5: 43-44, we have this teaching to love our enemies, in contrast to the teaching of the Pharisees and scribes, to love their neighbors, but to hate their enemies. “You have heard that…

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Following the Path of Righteousness — Psalm 23:3

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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He guides me in the paths of righteousness (Ps. 23:3). Your word is a lamp to me feet and a light to me path (Ps. 119:105).

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A History of Prayer Posture

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

  Through both Old and New Testament times, standing for prayer seemed to be the norm for public prayer.  Such positions as sitting and kneeling were almost never practiced in public prayer, but were more often practiced in private prayers. … Continue reading →

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Herons and Muskrats

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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I think this is a white Heron, but could be an Egret. The bird above looks like a grey or green Heron. This is a Muskrat.

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Breaking News Tidbits from Don Stewart

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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I just recently got to know Don Stewart. He has written quite a few books, mainly on bible prophecy and current events. I have been listening to his daily Breaking News podcast. It’s quite informative…

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The Hypocrisy of the Mask

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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It is interesting watching people. Some rarely wear a mask, even when they are in crowds. Others wear a mask all the time: when they walk around outside, with a partner or by themselves; when…

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