Author Archives: Barbara

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… By Barbara Dahlgren When we recognize we are saved by the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, we become Christians. What exactly does that mean? The name “Christian” was first given … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… By Barbara Dahlgren Seeing God do the lovely, unexpected thing brings me joy. Many years ago, when I was a young teacher’s aide at a Christian school in East Texas, … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… By Barbara Dahlgren How I admire people who are cheerful in the morning! They irritate me, but I admire them.   One year my writer’s conference roommate was amazing! It didn’t … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… By Barbara Dahlgren One of my favorite Bible accounts is about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. I’m sure you are familiar with this story found in the third chapter of Daniel. … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… By Barbara Dahlgren I love snow! Now don’t get me wrong. I don’t like to shovel snow. I don’t like to drive in snow. I don’t like to snow ski. … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… By Barbara Dahlgren When our church started allowing contemporary Christian worship music, it seemed to inspire a more demonstrative form of worship. Although our church had never forbidden raising holy … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile…By Barbara Dahlgren One of my favorite Christmas quotes comes from Taylor Caldwell: “This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.” I realize Christmas has passed, but it brings … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… By Barbara Dahlgren Conceptually, I understand that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son Jesus to die for it (John 3:16). His redemption was for … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make me smile… By Barbara Dahlgren Here it is – the New Year! And I think it’s time for a change. I’ve enjoyed blogging about choices these past five years and even managed to … Continue reading →

Choices change lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Every day is a new beginning. In other words, today is the first day of the rest of your life, don’t screw it up. Each day is a new day to practice making wise … Continue reading →