Stephen Nielsen

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Wild Flowers along the Trail

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Stephen Nielsen

A Picture of the Blessings of God

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Stephen Nielsen

This beautiful full tree by this full creek gives us a picture of the blessings of God upon all who trust in Him. We can be blessed with all His goodness when we trust in Him. And we will fear nothing but will continue to enjoy the blessings of the Lord as long as we are nourished by His life.

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord

And whose trust is the Lord.

8 “For he will be like a tree planted by the water,

That extends its roots by a stream

And will not fear when the heat comes;

But its leaves will be green,

And it will not be anxious in a year of drought

Nor cease to yield fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

After the Snow Melt

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Stephen Nielsen

After the Snow Melt

After the snow

all melted away,

the flood of water

brought not only greenery

but overflowing creeks

and the smell of swamp water.

Yet the beauty remains.

Large Pileated Woodpecker

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

Minnesota Red-headed Woodpecker

Weeping Willow

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

Away from me, all you who do evil,

for the Lord has heard my weeping.

9 The Lord has heard my cry for mercy;

the Lord accepts my prayer (Ps 6:8-9).

Making Changes

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

Cleaning up.

Changing Colors.

Going with the flow.

Changes in seasons is sometimes hard, but at the same time it is adventurous and fun. It brings new hope and a chance to experience new grace and peace–and to feel His contentment and mercy as we have so many times before.