September 30, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Waiting is -as we all know- hard. But if we see it as an art form or a spiritual practice it gets easier. Not easy but easier. I find it helpful to use the distinction found in the New testament … Continue reading
September 29, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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I love the Bible. But it does condemn me pretty much on every single page. What to do then? Do I have any chance for eternity? Do you remember the story of the rich man who asked what he needs … Continue reading
September 28, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Are you on your way to heaven? Do you know how we are supposed to spend our time waiting for the second coming of Jesus? Let’s find out! I don’t think, friends, that I need to deal with the question … Continue reading
September 27, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Do you have weird dreams? What do you do with them? God has been speaking to his children through dreams from the beginning (the Genesis). What should we know about dreams today? I am not an expert dream interpreter but … Continue reading
September 26, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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We all know God is love. But God is also Joy! All the joy in the world derivatives from God. And there is no joy apart from God. No matter how hard people try to tell you so. All the attempts … Continue reading
September 23, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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As we enter this fall season I invite you to do little self-examination: How is your relationship with God? Hopefully not on the rocks! Where is God in your life in this season? Hopefully not in the margins or in … Continue reading
September 22, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Grace invites us to try on a new kind of wardrobe. One that God has chosen for us: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Did you just audibly sigh? Don’t worry, I know. The godly wardrobe doesn’t quite fit! But … Continue reading
September 21, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Do you remember Hannah who yearned to have a child? How she felt crushed in soul but prayed to God anyway. How she prayed for a son and promised to give him back to God. (1 Sam. 1) Her prayer … Continue reading
September 20, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Living in grace is liberating and empowering. Grace gets us into the loving presence of God and it validates our existence. The only accurate way to understand ourselves is in relation to God: We are God’s children and we love … Continue reading
September 19, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Do you sometimes wonder whether God is late? Do you sometimes ponder whether his timing is off? It is hard to wait for God’s timing. It might seem God’s timing is off. But we can rest assured God knows what … Continue reading
