Stephen Nielsen

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Winter Hits Minnesota Early

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

A cold evening sky.

A squirrel in my backyard.

My backyard after a good snowfall.

The start of a winter walk.

Creek still unfrozen.

Wisdom — Proverbs 3:21-23

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

My son, let them [wisdom and understanding] not vanish from your sight;

Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

22 So they will be life to your soul

And adornment to your neck.

23 Then you will walk in your way securely

And your foot will not stumble (Prov. 3:21-23).

Sound wisdom and discretion are tightly tied together. If you walk with discretion you will be secure and not stumble.

Wisdom — Proverbs 2:10-13

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

[When wisdom comes to you it] will enter your heart

And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;

Discretion will guard you,

Understanding will watch over you,

12 To deliver you from the way of evil,

From the man who speaks perverse things;

13 From those who leave the paths of uprightness

To walk in the ways of darkness (Prov. 2:10-13).

If you are wise, your soul will be pleased with God’s knowledge. If you are wise, discretion will guard you and understanding will watch over you and deliver you from evil.