February 8, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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“While others still slept, He [Jesus] went away to pray and to renew His strength in communion with His Father. He had need of this, otherwise He would not have been ready for the new day. The holy work of … Continue reading
February 3, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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It is very easy to see all the wrong in others. We try to blame anyone and everyone but ourselves. We even blame God to make ourselves feel a bit better. But it does not work in the long run. … Continue reading
January 28, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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One of the most amazing things about Jesus is that he invites everybody to come to him. Everybody. And as we are. We don’t need to wash our hands and get our act together before approaching Jesus. The most important … Continue reading
November 12, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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I heard the expression “experience-rich but reflection-poor” used about this generation at the conference I attended this week. Are you one of these people? Have you experienced all the thrills, bells, and whistles this time can offer and been left … Continue reading
September 30, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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I recently read an interview with a retiring bishop. He was asked what he would like to be remembered by. He said that it’s not important that he would be remembered. But he hopes people would remember that God … Continue reading
August 25, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Life is sometimes really yucky. Sometimes it feels that all we do is shoveling dirt. How to conquer the mount of dirt in our lives? How to respond to all the dirt thrown our way? One thing is sure. If … Continue reading
March 24, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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What are your biggest fears? We might fear losing our home, losing our job or losing people that we love. But we are not to build our lives around our houses, jobs nor people! We are to build our lives … Continue reading
March 17, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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“Whenever you find tears in your eyes, especially unexpected tears, it is well to pay the closest attention. They are not only telling you something about the secret of who you are, but more often than not God is speaking … Continue reading
March 12, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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When I moved to Minnesota to teach at Concordia College, Moorhead I purchased a shiny white car that I dubbed Grace. I felt it would be wonderful to drive around with Grace because grace was the best thing I knew. … Continue reading
February 19, 2010
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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You made me so happy, God. I saw your work and I shouted for joy. How magnificent your work, God! How profound your thoughts! (Psalm 92: 4-5, MSG) When we start seeing the things God has done we will shout … Continue reading
