March 6, 2018
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Unfortunately, people don’t think God is joyful. And by believing that they deprive themselves true joy. You see, God is joy and all joy derives from him. Somehow people have convinced themselves the opposite like God would want us to be miserable. … Continue reading
February 23, 2018
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Beauty – how do you define it? It’s a hard task, isn’t it? Beauty is much more than just loveliness. In some ways, I think, we can intuitively sense beauty is something other-worldly or heavenly. Maybe a better question would be: … Continue reading
January 9, 2018
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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I love Psalms. My whole life fits in the book of Psalms. It confronts, consoles, and counsels me. And, yes, it lifts my spirit and encourages me to go on with God. It reminds me what is important, who is … Continue reading
December 15, 2017
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Christian hope is a different kind of hope. It’s not based on wishful thinking or false hope. Christian hope does not depend on our own positivity and we are not hope-makers either. Instead, Christian hope is based on Christ … Continue reading
November 17, 2017
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Wednesday night I was teaching a class about how faith can help us in tough times. While I was teaching I realized how much we really miss out if we keep on making excuses for why we are not getting … Continue reading
November 3, 2017
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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What’s your need today? How are you going to go about it? What’s your plan to fill your need? Your answers will reveal a lot about you. Too often we try to be independent until we can’t do it. For … Continue reading
October 24, 2017
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Sometimes Christians seek God for the gifts and blessings God gives to his children. But God is so much more than his lavish gifts. Sometimes we get way more excited about doing things for God than being with God. Yet … Continue reading
October 3, 2017
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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A few days ago, I was reading an older translation of the Finnish Bible and encountered something beautiful in the last verse of Psalm 5. It declares ‘You will cover them with grace like a shield’. My heart rejoiced to … Continue reading
September 29, 2017
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Do you doubt God’s willingness or ability to take care of you today? Is it difficult for you to trust God to meet your needs today? It might feel a bit absurd for sure. We can’t see God. Hence, we … Continue reading
September 26, 2017
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Our God is so awesome. We are so blessed because our God does not change. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We can count on him to do what he has promised to do. God is faithful in … Continue reading
