June 17, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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I know the title gives a tall order for this post. But that know-how is necessary for spiritual growth. In order to bear fruit we need to be pruned. But we don’t like it. We don’t like to get hurt. … Continue reading
Pin ItJune 10, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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God’s word is a mirror. We just need to dare to look at it. What do I mean? We could take, for example, any story Jesus told to his disciples. If we dare to ask the Holy Spirit to read … Continue reading
Pin ItMay 29, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Are you in a place where hope is in short supply? Are you about to lose your way? Are you struggling to survive? Take a deep breath. No matter how dark your future looks like… No matter how rough the … Continue reading
Pin ItMay 15, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Today I found a Bible verse that felt brand new to me. I’ve read the Bible and especially the New Testament many times. Still I find something new all the time. It is because the Bible is the Living Word … Continue reading
Pin ItApril 29, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Fear is one of the most awful things in the world. When we live out of fear, life is not what it’s meant to be. Fear cripples us. Fear steals the joy of living. Fear paralyzes our inner beings. Exactly … Continue reading
Pin ItApril 15, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Sheep are mentioned in the Bible more than five hundred times. Also Jesus talked about sheep many times: Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd … Continue reading
Pin ItApril 10, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Past few days I have had an image of God shining upon his people persistently popping in my head. So I started to explore what this image could mean. Our efforts to understand God will always fall short but we … Continue reading
Pin ItApril 1, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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I love Easter for so many reasons. My husband and I were engaged on Easter and our first-born son was baptized on Easter. I also love ending the Lenten season and celebrating Life. And who wouldn’t love chocolate eggs? They’re … Continue reading
Pin ItMarch 18, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Isn’t it amazing that God created us in his own image? Incredible! God wanted us to be able to relate to him in special ways. God wanted human companions and conversation partners. God made us after his own likeness! Wow! … 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
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