May 8, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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What’s the point of the Ascension Day? (Other than getting a day off in Finland?) Why would we be excited about following the cloud? Why would be excited about Jesus leaving us? Let’s find out. He [Jesus] told them, “You … 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 ItApril 26, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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I just love how Jesus fed 5000 people with two fish and five loaves of bread. We think 5 plus 2 is 7. But God’s way of thinking is way different, way bigger, and way better. What was the secret … 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 ItJune 4, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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If you’ve ever needed proof that God’s thinking is not the way the world thinks, here it is. Just read the story of great commission and be amazed: Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus … Continue reading
Pin ItFebruary 13, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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One of the most important questions in life is: Who is Jesus to you? The answer to that question shapes our life and destiny like no other. Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God, our Lord and Savior. … Continue reading
Pin ItDecember 5, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Jesus was not just any teacher. Jesus came so the dark corners of our lives could be restored. Jesus came because without him we would not be whole. His life, death, and resurrection changed our destiny. Yet many of us … Continue reading
Pin ItNovember 18, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Sometimes people ask me “Why should I believe in Jesus?” or “What’s so special about Jesus?” Or they ask “Do we really need Jesus?” or “Couldn’t we just be nice? Or choose whatever would suit us best?” The one thing … Continue reading
September 7, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Yesterday we talked about how we all need Christ because we are fallen. These two verses from the letter of Paul to the Colossians sum up the previous post pretty well: For he [God] has rescued us from the dominion … Continue reading
Pin ItJune 9, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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This blog post is dedicated to my soul sister, sweet friend Candice. This post is based on her favorite Bible verse Galatians 2:20. Abundant blessings to you, sis! What a blessing it is to know you! “We know very well … Continue reading
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