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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.

The Presidents Share a Time of Unity at the Bush Funeral

Funerals are a time to unite. No matter what feuds we have had with each other, we seem to always mend our ways and come together at funerals. May the funeral of George H. W. Bush bring unity and lasting … Continue reading →

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Prayers to God for the United States and its Leaders–6 Requests

Originally posted on Prayer for Trump and Country:
? We are urged by God, through the Apostle Paul, to pray for everyone, especially for all those in authority over us (1 Tim. 2:1-2).  Here are six points of prayer for…

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Pretending to Pray with Earnestness

   When I was young, I vividly remember sitting in church during prayer time, looking around, seeing how people were praying. I remember especially my mother, how she seemed to be very sincere, and even at times crying. I think … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Corpus Christi, Texas from Minnesota

Originally posted on Seeing God in Nature:
? I desperately needed to see my daughter and grand-kids. So me and my son headed out. Off we went from Minnesota. We headed south with the sunset in the west. We drove…

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How Abiding In the Word Brings Desire in Prayer – 5 Steps

  If you are having some difficulty knowing how to abide in the Word, or knowing how abiding works to bring about desire, here are five steps to follow that I think will be helpful.  Contemplate.  Before I pray I … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Deepen Your Desire in Prayer

  Desire is the beginning and the basis of prayer. We cannot pray at all without desire. Now if you want to really deepen your prayer life, you must deepen your desire in prayer. Here are five ways to do … Continue reading →

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How to Pray about the Caravans from Central America

Originally posted on Prayer for Trump and Country:
? The imminent caravan of over 4000 people coming from Central America to America is a big problem. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, this last April, called the caravan “A deliberate attempt to…

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How Desire Helps Prayer Gain the Answers

  M. Bounds has said, “It is the ardor created by desire that burns its way to the throne of mercy and gains its plea.” Again, Bounds said of desire, “This holy and fervid flame in the soul awakens the … Continue reading →

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How Desire Helps Us Pray

When we desire and seek God, He brings us into a love relationship with Him—a relationship of a son or daughter to a father.  As our Father He desires to give us all the things we need.  As a son … Continue reading →

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Look into God’s Mirror and Obey – James 1:21-25

Originally posted on Seeing God in Nature:
The still, clear waters of a lake or creek is like a mirror and provides us with the following lesson from James 1:21-25. ? Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness,…

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