Category Archives: Photography

Paul’s Beautiful and Graceful Prayer for the Colossian Church

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

I saw this beautiful grey heron on my nature walk today. I’ve never seen one like it.   While being imprisoned in Rome, Paul told the Colossians, in his letter to them, that whenever he prayed for them he was … Continue reading →

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Ice Crystals On My Window

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

I don’t know anything about how ice crystals form on windows, but it sure looks beautiful.  I wonder why the crystals look so different on one window than the other. God’s handiwork is sure something!  It’s a beautiful peace of art work.

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A Great Sign from Heaven Captured By a Michigan Woman

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
? On January 17, 2016, as the sun was rising in the eastern sky, in Michigan, a woman named Mechaele Loraff, stopped her car and captured this image (click here to see the video). …

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5 Ways to Keep God on Your Mind as You Pray

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

  The focus of prayer must always be on God. True prayer reaches out to God and seeks to find God.  It meditates on God and internalizes God.  If we don’t do these things when we pray, if we go … Continue reading →

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Mourning Dove in a Willow Tree

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

I was delighted to see this beautiful mourning dove while I was out for a walk.   And John bore witness, saying, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. (John 1:32)

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January Full Moon

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

This is in Minnesota, U. S. , near where I live.    

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 123

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

   Psalm 123 To Thee I lift up my eyes, O Thou who art enthroned in the heavens! 2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid to the … Continue reading →

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Jewish Pilgrimages: How We May Benefit From Them

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  In the Old Testament times the Jews would pilgrimage to Jerusalem 3 times a year on their feast days (Deut. 16:16-17): On the Feast of Unleavened Bread — this year on April 15 On the Feast of Weeks — … Continue reading →

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Snow in Minnesota: God Has Made Me Glad!

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  After the snow had come and gone After a good night’s rest I woke with a song The sun had come And I was hungry So I went to get some breakfast and a cup of coffee   I … Continue reading →

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Dreams: 4 ways to Purify Your Dreams

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

I think we all, from time to time, have dreams that aren’t too pure—myself included.  And it’s especially troublesome for Christians, because we are called to live pure lives (Matt 5:28; Eph. 5:3-4).  But the important thing is that we … Continue reading →

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