Author Archives: Barbara

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 →

Choices change lives… By Barbara Dahlgren People keep or observe Christmas for a few reasons. For adults, it’s a time for families to get together. For parents, it’s a time to give gifts to their children. For children, it’s time … Continue reading →

Choices change lives… By Barbara Dahlgren The Bible says it is more blessed to give than receive (Acts 20:35). Although it is more blessed to give, there are times when it is blessed to receive as well. Some people are … Continue reading →

Choices change lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Scripture says it is more blessed to give than receive (Acts 20:35). How many of us are givers? At first we may think scriptures about giving only refer to giving money to the church. … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace…” Years ago I heard a sermon about this verse. The preacher wasn’t totally advocating a “name it and claim it,” … Continue reading →