November 23, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Black Friday is the craziest shopping day in the U.S.A. But no matter how many hours people spend shopping, the best deal ever can’t be bought. Because it is free yet so precious. It was shed and given on Good … Continue reading
Pin ItNovember 14, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Do you remember a Robin Williams movie called Dead Poets Society? It was done in 1989but it’s still one of my favorites. I especially loved how Robin Williams taught his students to look at things from different perspectives: “Why do … Continue reading
Pin ItNovember 12, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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“Is your default mode toward others judgment or grace?” asked Rick Warren on Twitter on the 28th of August, 2010. I’ve been contemplating it ever since. This is crucial. Have I fully embraced grace, been changed inside out and now … Continue reading
Pin ItOctober 31, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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People who don’t know better think believing in God is just about rules, regulations, and religious behavior. If this was true, I’d be the first to quit. I am not drawn to religiousness. I am drawn to God. And not … Continue reading
Pin ItOctober 24, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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When we are reconciled to God through Christ, we are made new. Suddenly, by grace, the beta version of us is launched. The old (alpha) life is gone, a new (beta) life bubbles inside of us. But, as you know, … Continue reading
Pin ItOctober 22, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Forgiveness means freedom. For real. First of all, God forgives us for Christ’s sake. When we receive God’s liberating grace, we are truly free. Nothing quite like it. Suddenly there’s air in your lungs, you can breath! Everything looks brighter … Continue reading
Pin ItOctober 19, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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What does help you to stay strong and steady on your Christian walk? Are you aware of the enemy’s sneaky ways to steal your joy and peace? How do you deal with joy-stealers, doubt-raisers and hope-snatchers? I’ve found that I … Continue reading
Pin ItOctober 16, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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How can Jesus be our everything? That’s the key question in Mary DeMuth‘s book Everything. Mary’s answer is simple yet life-changing: “Jesus is the pathway to the Everything life. That’s why an Everything life has more to do with surrender … Continue reading
Pin ItOctober 5, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Outer motivation does not work in the long run. We need inner motivation to get things done. This psychological principle is surprisingly true also in faith matters. If we are told (outer motivation) to behave or believe in certain ways, … Continue reading
Pin ItSeptember 26, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Are you frustrated, anxious, angry? It’s time to spend some time with Jesus! I’ve come to experience this time after time. Whenever I find myself off-kilter, I realize I’ve not spend enough time in prayer and scripture reading. Maybe this … Continue reading
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