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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.

Plan to Pray Long

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/014.jpg 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…

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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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https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sermon-on-mt-1.jpg 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…

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Following the Path of Righteousness — Psalm 23:3

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/003.jpg https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/010.jpg He guides me in the paths of righteousness (Ps. 23:3). https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/011-1.jpg Your word is a lamp to me feet and a light to me path (Ps. 119:105). https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/012-2.jpg

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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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https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/003-2.jpg I think this is a white Heron, but could be an Egret. https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/012-1.jpg The bird above looks like a grey or green Heron. https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/034-2.jpg This is a Muskrat. https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/036.jpg

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Breaking News Tidbits from Don Stewart

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/breaking-news.png 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…

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The Hypocrisy of the Mask

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/masks.jpg 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;…

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Did I See A Mouse?

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mice2.jpg A couple days ago when I was sitting on my couch watching TV, I saw a mouse come out from under the couch; and then, as soon as I saw him, he quickly ran…

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With All Due Respect, by Nikki Haley: Book Review

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

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https://studyingprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/nikki-h.jpg I just finished reading her book. I wish I would have highlighted more lines, because she had a lot of good things to say—much wisdom. But anyway, I’ll do my best at giving you…

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