April 29, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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How are you implementing faith into your life? How are you practicing resurrection? How is Jesus part of your everyday life? How do you exercise daily in God? What does it mean to follow Jesus? Important questions and I would … Continue reading
April 28, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Peter stated it very clear: “Salvation comes no other way; no other name has been or will be given to us by which we can be saved, only this one [Jesus].” (Acts 4:12, MSG) When we have come to know … Continue reading
April 27, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Self-control has always been the spiritual fruit that has intimated me. Somehow it has felt like a court order, a requirement that I could never meet. Then I read about the nine spiritual fruits in the Message and I had … Continue reading
Pin ItApril 26, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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It’s time! It’s time to move from an admirer of Jesus to a follower of Christ. Too often we believe God but we don’t let our faith change our actions. We are spectators in God’s story but we don’t enter … Continue reading
April 25, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Easter is such a huge event in the lives of Christians that we prepare for it for 40 days and now we celebrate it for 40 days. The meaning of resurrection really needs this much intentional reflection time. It is … Continue reading
April 24, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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The empty tomb on the Easter morning is a terrific symbol of Christianity. The tomb was opened so we could get in to see that Christ was risen. Christ did not need the tomb to be opened for him to … Continue reading
April 23, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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It is disheartening to hear news of illness and death of loved ones. Even Jesus wept for his friend Lazarus. Illness, suffering and death are part of life here on earth but we are not without hope. Even if it … Continue reading
Pin ItApril 22, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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The English-speaking world calls the day Jesus was crucified Good Friday. The same day is called “Long Friday” in Finnish. The Finnish version emphasizes the long hours on the cross. The English version emphasizes the outcome of the crucifixion of … Continue reading
April 21, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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During this Holy Week I’ve been reading The Sacred Meal by Nora Gallagher. This is a book in the Ancient Practices series published by Thomas Nelson. The Sacred Meal is about the practice of Holy Communion. What makes this book … Continue reading
April 20, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Throughout this season of Lent I’ve been trying to ready myself for Easter joy by praying, fasting, and listening to God. Today I will share the biggest repentance trigger of my Bible readings this Lent. Does this speak to you … Continue reading
