Category Archives: Photography

Autumn Colors

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Stephen Nielsen
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How to Pray the Scriptures – 3 Ways

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Stephen Nielsen

  We can’t go wrong by praying the scriptures. The scriptures are the Word and the will of God.  We should always try to pray as close to the will of God as possible.  Most of the time, as far … Continue reading →

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Praise in the Holy Spirit: Our Best Aid to Prayer

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Stephen Nielsen

  The best aid to prayer is the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:26). But He does not work alone.  He will use our praise as His aid to help us pray—to energize our prayers.  Here is how I believe it works: … Continue reading →

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Four Purposes of Prayer That Are Eternal

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

  By purpose I mean the direction that prayer should take; that is, what things God has designed for us to pray about. The purposes of prayer has been set forth for us in the Lord’s Prayer (Matt. 6:9-13).  Some … Continue reading →

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A Foggy Morning – pictures

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

  There is something about the fog that intrigues me—especially in the morning. So when I got up this morning and saw the fog out my bedroom window, I immediately made the decision to go for a walk. And of … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons Why Paul Thanked God for the Thessalonians— 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

  2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, 4 so that we … Continue reading →

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Praying Together in Unity — What Is United Prayer?

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

 United prayer can be seen beautifully by this wild  flower–as each individual pedal forms the whole of the flower.   True prayer must be united prayer. God didn’t design prayer for individual needs and purposes apart from others.  We all have … Continue reading →

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How to Be Obedient To God in Your Prayers — 3 Points

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

True prayer is prayer that is always obedient to God. But prayer without obedience is no prayer at all; that is, it doesn’t have an abiding connection with God. Therefore, since obedience is so important in prayer, it is vital … Continue reading →

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Paul Prays For the Thessalonians with Much Thanks

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

  1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, 3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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Be Watchful In Prayer and Resist the Devil

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

  Resisting means to stand against and to fight against. In James 4:7 we are commanded to submit to God and resist the devil.  In Ephesians 6:12 and 14 we are commanded to be strong in the Lord and to … Continue reading →

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