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God Is Our Strength, Fortress, Refuge

November 24, 2020 Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith Comments 0 Comment

This year has been the oddest for sure. Holiday plans being canceled seems to be the last straw for many. But, my friend, do not be dismayed, we have ever-present help and everlasting hope. Jeremiah tells us God is our strength, fortress, and refuge. Also during unprecedented times like this. Lord, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in time of distress.(Jeremiah 16:19, NIV,*) So whenever you start panicking or distressing, turn to God instead. This might sound too simple but it works. Yet…

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When Doubting God’s Love

January 14, 2020 Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith Comments 0 Comment

Today I’m writing to you who’s been struggling so long that you’ve started to doubt God’s love. I know life can be really tough. And when it keeps being that way for years, we’re tempted to start questioning even the great foundations of our lives. When you’re doubting God’s love, know his relentless love is holding you up even then. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I…

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Let’s Anchor Ourselves in God and Let Him Guide us into the Future

December 31, 2019 Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith Comments 0 Comment

How are you feeling about the ending of one year and the beginning of the new one? Sometimes we are a bit resentful. Other times we can’t quite get rid of the old one soon enough. No matter how you possibly feel now, know that you’re safe in God’s arms. All the promises of God are valid any year, so you’re good, all the time because God is good, all the time. So let’s anchor ourselves in God and let…

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How to Be Prepared for Tough Times

February 16, 2018 Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith Comments 6 comments

Often we have big why questions when horrible things happen. But that question does not help us to deal with disasters. Because we can’t understand why certain things happen. Some of the evil things are caused by humans, directly or indirectly. But there are a lot of mysterious, inexplicable suffering in the world too. Whatever the cause of the current suffering is, taking it all in is taxing. Then it’s just time to lean on God, trust Him for seeing…

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