May 24, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Why on earth would we need spiritual strength training? The Merriam-Webster dictionary tells us that few definitions of strength are capacity for exertion or endurance, power to resist force, and power of resisting attack. These are all qualities needed in spiritual life. … Continue reading
Pin ItMay 22, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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The metaphor of the vine and the branches is very powerful. It emphasizes the importance of being organically connected to God. It reminds us that our aliveness is totally dependent on God’s grace. It gives us a chance to be … Continue reading
Pin ItMay 10, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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I’ve never felt comfortable writing a Mother’s Day post. And even this is mostly an unlikely one. I have a terrific mom (love you!) and I love being a mom. But my heart goes out for anyone who would (have) … Continue reading
Pin ItMay 6, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Life is extremely messy and complicated. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming. How could we live abundantly in the midst of everyday chaos? The answer is not the most popular in this self-centered world. Yet the answer remains the same and … Continue reading
Pin ItMay 1, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Faith is a daring adventure. It might not look like it. But that’s because we can’t see everything with our eyes. Like George Eliot has said it “Adventure is not outside man//It is within”. The biggest battles are fought within. … Continue reading
Pin ItApril 24, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Do you hinder God’s work for you, in you, through you? I was confronted with this question when I read this Bible story yesterday: Now there is in Jerusalem a pool near the Sheep Gate. This pool in the Hebrew … Continue reading
Pin ItMarch 22, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Spring seems to be late this year. Yet we hope. The same way the second coming of Jesus seems to be delayed. Yet we hope. What can we do while we are waiting? Prepare! When the spring weather will finally … Continue reading
Pin ItMarch 13, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Impatience seems to be the beginning of anxiety, right? Waiting for God’s guidance and timing is not easy, especially when we have all kinds of wild thoughts racing through our mind. What are the next steps God wants me to … Continue reading
Pin ItMarch 11, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Do you need constant renewal? I certainly do. Yesterday’s grace and peace won’t work today. I need my daily refill in order to live out of love and not out of fear. If you don’t trust my word on it, … Continue reading
Pin ItMarch 8, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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The elements of a great life are not what people usually think. Neither a designer hand bag nor the latest technological gadget will bring happiness. And finding a spouse or having a child are not necessary elements of a great … Continue reading
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