Author Archives: Barbara

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Each New Year we make resolutions to help us change our lives for the better. Although we usually have every intention of keeping them, all too soon they are abandoned because change is … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   As one year closes and another begins, we can reflect on what’s passed and look forward to what lies ahead. A year gone by is usually filled with good and bad. … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren When I think about the birth of Christ, I think of light. A star shone bright casting a light to guide the wise men to where Christ was born. Jesus, Himself, will … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren I guess some idioms will soon be obsolete. Those who grow up reading books on Kindles may one day not even know what judging a book by its cover means. Perhaps a … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Galatians 5:22 tells us that faithfulness is a fruit of God’s Holy Spirit. The Greek word for faithfulness here “pistos” means to be trusted, reliable, believing, firmly persuaded, and having deep conviction. … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren  I love beautiful flowers but must admit I don’t have a green thumb. When someone gives me a plant, the family takes bets on how soon it will die. I’m still hanging … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Stress used to be an engineering term. Years ago people were anxious, nervous, worried, or fretful but not stressed. In the 1950s, stress became a psychological term referring to conditions brought on … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren As we enter the Thanksgiving season, I’m reminded of an old sampler in my grandmother’s house with the following words: Count your blessings instead of your crosses. Count your gains instead of … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren My last blog explored the subject of fear from a spiritual perspective. We discussed having a healthy fear of God and learned that fearing God in the right way can bring benefits. … Continue reading →

Yet, Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Proverbs has much to say about the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 9:10 tells us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…” What exactly does that mean? Does it … Continue reading →