February 27, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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We all know times when we have felt like being in a cold, moldy, dark tunnel. It feels that in that place in time there is no way out. But with the words of Anne Lammott “hope begins in the … Continue reading
Pin ItFebruary 25, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Anytime you start doubting, go back to your Bible. Anytime your feelings tell you that there is no way out, take your Bible out. Anytime you want to be assured by God’s amazing love check out some of the Bible … Continue reading
Pin ItFebruary 22, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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This famous altarpiece from Wittenberg shows us how to live, breath, preach, and teach. The main thing is to keep Christ in the center. The Holy Spirit moves everyone: male and female, young and old. Jesus is the word of … Continue reading
Pin ItFebruary 20, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Disappointments are part of life. There will always be some sort of disappointments along the way. If we expect no hardships we will always be disappointed and might even become bitter. The trick here is to learn what to do … Continue reading
Pin ItFebruary 18, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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What do you think? Is holiness old-fashioned? Fasting during the Lent is (for most Christians) a voluntary thing. But too often we think all the discipline and growing in grace is optional, too. Even if you are not interested in … Continue reading
Pin ItFebruary 15, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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This time of year is a very fun but busy time in our household: a couple of birthdays plus Valentine’s Day. As I have been thinking about gifts I’ve come to this conclusion: The best gift to yourself, to others, … Continue reading
Pin ItFebruary 13, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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It’s Ash Wednesday. Time to remember that we are dust. Time to turn back to God and eternal things. Time to let go and let God cleanse our inner beings. Soak me in your laundry and I’ll come out clean, … Continue reading
Pin ItFebruary 11, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Have you ever experienced the sweetness of God? Because that is the essence of God. We only get little glimpses of it at this side of eternity but it’s real. It’s real, sweet, and wonderful. Knowing God is to know … Continue reading
Pin ItFebruary 8, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Faith is about putting our trust in God. For a long time I thought it was just about putting my salvation in the hands of God. But it’s about putting my whole life – everything in me- in God’s hands. … Continue reading
Pin ItFebruary 6, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Do you know how to let go of bad habits? From my own experience I know that self-help does not work, right? So what to do? Are we doomed? I was contemplating it and Augustine of Hippo (354 – 430) … Continue reading
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