February 18, 2013
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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What do you think? Is holiness old-fashioned? Fasting during the Lent is (for most Christians) a voluntary thing. But too often we think all the discipline and growing in grace is optional, too. Even if you are not interested in … Continue reading
Pin ItDecember 28, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Being different is not a goal itself but a co-product of being a faithful servant of God. When we do God’s will, we will stand out from the crowd. We will be different but God has a way to bring … Continue reading
Pin ItDecember 12, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Too often we keep dabbling in sin because we think there’s no harm in a dab of something. But this dabbling in sin keeps us from becoming Christ-like. One dab at a time we become what we worship, either lovers … Continue reading
Pin ItSeptember 19, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Do you think upright-living is uptight-living? Did you know that upright-living does not mean joy-less living? It means joy-filled living instead. Because upright-living is God-honoring and God is joy. But, sure, we do need to stick to Jesus with patient … Continue reading
Pin ItSeptember 17, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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One of my favorite quotes is this one by William Blake: “I myself do nothing. The Holy Spirit accomplishes all through me.” That’s what being a Christian means. It’s not about me or my (in)abilities. It’s about God and his … Continue reading
Pin ItJuly 20, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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The Bible is very clear that we are all called to be holy like God is holy. It does not happen without effort but by God’s grace it is possible. To be holy is to be transformed into the image … Continue reading
Pin ItJuly 18, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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“We have learned to live with unholiness and have come to look upon it as the natural and expected thing.” wrote A.W. Tozer. I find this to be too true these days. Anyone who tries to lead a holy lifestyle … Continue reading
Pin ItJune 29, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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We can’t force holiness on people. No matter how we would like to do it. There’s no way we can dictate how people should act. That’s not how grace works. That’s law all over again. That’s living like Christ had … Continue reading
Pin ItJune 6, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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What is the calling of every Christian? God knows each of us uniquely and he has a particular plan for every one of us. But there is also a general call for every Christian. What could it be? Jesus answers: … Continue reading
Pin ItMay 30, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Do you ever wonder… …why your faith isn’t flowing? …why your faith is not growing? …why your faith seems not to be doing what you expected it to be doing? David Jeremiah’s quote guides us to find answers to those … Continue reading
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