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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.

Three Types of Petitions—from the Disciples Prayer

The following article is an excerpt from this book.   When we look at the Disciples Prayer (or The Lord’s Prayer), I believe we see three types of petitions that Jesus taught (Matthew 6:8-13).    1. Invocation We get this … Continue reading →

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The Petition Part of Prayer

  As I see it, from my study of this topic, there are two very basic natures or meanings of prayer: (1) petition, and (2) soul to soul communication with God (which really includes all parts of prayer). In this … Continue reading →

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What Is the Meaning of Prayer?

  There are so many different views on the meaning of prayer.  One author, John R. Rice, says that prayer is nothing but petition.  He insists that prayer is not meditation or communion or spiritual enjoyment or praise or confession … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Safety and Wisdom at the Singapore Summit

Originally posted on Prayer for Trump and Country:
*Please pray for the safety of American and North Korean leaders as they travel to Singapore for the all-important summit. *Pray for open and honest hearts, and that all deception would be…

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The Ark of the Covenant Gives Us a Wonderful Salvation Message

If we study the meaning of each part of the Ark of the Covenant we will receive a wonderful salvation message. The Ark of the Covenant with the Mercy Seat and the Cherubim was located on the other side of … Continue reading →

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Let My People Go!

Originally posted on Prayer for Trump and Country:
Please pray with me, and with the author of this post, that  the ungodly leaders of North Korea would hear God’s demand for His people to let them go. Just as the…

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The Roseanne Barr Scenario: What We Can Learn From It – 3 Points

Originally posted on Prayer for Trump and Country:
? Roseanne is certainly a character, and bold. Sometimes she just says whatever comes into her head without regard to the consequences. In a way you have to admire her for that—for…

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Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Tabernacle

  The Old Testament Tabernacle, with its various articles and the offering up of animal sacrifices, were insufficient in their attempt to commune with God and forgive sins. But these things now speak of Christ and helps us to commune … Continue reading →

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The Rose-breasted Grosbeak Sings Among the Branches

Originally posted on Seeing God in Nature:
About two weeks ago, May 13th, as I was nearing the end of my nature walk, I happened to see this colorful bird and to hear his singing.  It was flying around from…

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Meditation on the Various Articles of the Tabernacle Helps Us See Jesus

  Long ago, in Old Testament times, people attempted to commune with God in various ways, even by offering up animal sacrifices.  That system proved to be quite insufficient.  For it never did take away sins (Heb. 10:4).  Though it … Continue reading →

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