Tag Archives: beauty

Beauty beyond the Senses

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

When God made the world and all the things in the world He declared that it was “very good.” In other words, there was nothing out of place; everything was provided for Adam and Eve to be very very happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer A to Z Excerpts, Xanadu, The Beauty of Prayer | Tagged beauty, glory of God, nature, photography, relationship with God, very good | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Photography, Poems, Prayers, Ramblings | Tagged beauty, dogs, God, Minnesota, nature, photography, poetry, Psalm 73:28, snow | 9 Comments

The Nearness of God Is My Good: Five Bible Passages

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Yes, the nearness of God is our good. And we experience His nearness in all of creation. When I behold all that He has made and know that He is present in all of it, and that He is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Studies, Prayerful Thoughts and Intentions, Quiet Time Highlights | Tagged beauty, creation, God's attributes, God's glory, God's goodness, God's presence, nature, photography, rain | 2 Comments

Practice Right Thinking For Holiness–Philippians 4:8

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The practice of meditating on the Word will be most beneficial for right thinking, because when you are meditating on the scriptures your mind is occupied with right thoughts. And the scriptures will also guide you in what else … Continue reading →