November 30, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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“When a Christian shuns fellowship with other Christians, the devil smiles. When he stops studying the Bible, the devil laughs. When he stops praying, the devil shouts for joy”, wrote Corrie Ten Boom. The western world has come too individualistic … Continue reading
November 29, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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It’s the first Melodic Monday of the advent season. So I wanted to share with you this wonderful version of the Hallelujah chorus of Messiah by George Frideric Händel. What a wonderful way to bless people and get them in … Continue reading
November 27, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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This world does not give much attention to things eternal and invisible. It is unfashionable, uncool, and extremely odd to be interested in God. But I am with C.S. Lewis: “How little people know who think that holiness is dull. … Continue reading
November 24, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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These tough economic times are ample playground for coveting. It is easy to see what we would like to have instead of looking at (and being grateful of) what we have. Yet many people seriously think that they are sinless … Continue reading
November 22, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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It’s Melodic Monday! The song of this week is Shine (Love is an action) by Luminate. What a wonderful call for action! Shine where you are! Share God’s love wherever you go! I want to strike a matchLet it burn … Continue reading
November 18, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Faith is not a sentiment. It is a call for action. Too often we let the life happen and we wander without thinking, even without praying. But then we are in danger to get where the flow takes us and … Continue reading
November 16, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Gratitude follows grace like thunder lightning, writes Karl Barth. I think so, too. There is nothing bigger or better in life than receiving grace through faith in Jesus Christ! G.K. Charleston has said “I would maintain that thanks are the … Continue reading
November 15, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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It’s Melodic Monday! Here’s a song to encourage all the pilgrims especially on the spiritual dry spells of their journey: Gratitude by Nichole Nordeman. Our feelings come and go but God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow! God is … Continue reading
November 12, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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I heard the expression “experience-rich but reflection-poor” used about this generation at the conference I attended this week. Are you one of these people? Have you experienced all the thrills, bells, and whistles this time can offer and been left … Continue reading
November 10, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Some of you know that there is no TV in our household. This is our sixth year without one and we don’t even remember to miss one anymore. It’s just not part of our lives. I’m right now at a … Continue reading
