October 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 ItApril 17, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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The sad truth is that we can’t get ourselves pre-qualified for God. We sure are a bunch of sinners and we can’t save ourselves. But the happy news is Christ has already gotten all of us pre-approved on the cross! … Continue reading
Pin ItMarch 28, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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As we approach the Holy week my mind has started swirling around the sacrifice of Jesus. I am in awe of vastness of God’s love. And then I think if God loved us so immensely … how should we respond … Continue reading
Pin ItFebruary 20, 2012
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Somehow we humans want to be better than we are. We’d like to be perfect. But we are not. There’s no one without fault. “There’s not one totally good person on earth, Not one who is truly pure and sinless.” … Continue reading
Pin ItOctober 31, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Are you a sinner? Do you need grace? I am and I most certainly do. We’d like to skip the reality that we are sinners. We’d like to escape from all the ugly stuff in life and live in a … Continue reading
Pin ItOctober 11, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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If we are free in Christ….why do we need to bother with holy living? If we are not under law….why should we be holy? It is true that we are set free by grace through faith in God. And that … Continue reading
Pin ItSeptember 22, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Grace invites us to try on a new kind of wardrobe. One that God has chosen for us: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Did you just audibly sigh? Don’t worry, I know. The godly wardrobe doesn’t quite fit! But … Continue reading
Pin ItSeptember 1, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Have you met some extra radiant people who just glow and shine God’s love and grace? Have you wondered and marveled the way Moses glowed when he came down from Mount Sinai after spending 40 days and 40 nights with … Continue reading
Pin ItAugust 5, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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Lately God has been waking me up (literally) to see my sinfulness. God has reminded me of some choices I have made in my life and led me to repent for them. Even though during that time of my life … Continue reading
Pin ItJune 9, 2011
by Mari-Anna Stålnacke @flowingfaith
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This blog post is dedicated to my soul sister, sweet friend Candice. This post is based on her favorite Bible verse Galatians 2:20. Abundant blessings to you, sis! What a blessing it is to know you! “We know very well … Continue reading
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