Author Archives: Barbara

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Ever since Norman Cousins’ bestselling 1979 book Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient: Reflections on Healing and Regeneration was published, more and more studies have surfaced to promote the … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren  When I was 16 I had a rude awakening. (Actually, I had many rude awakenings at 16, but I’ll just focus on one in this article.) It happened at a sleepover. There … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren I must admit that sometimes peace eludes me. I’m not talking about the “peace which passes understanding.” (Philippians 4:7) When I think of the “peace which passes understanding,” I think of God … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren  It is quite amazing what is done “in the name of Christ.” Some professing Christians take scriptures out of context to justify death threats, bigotry, bullying, and war. Some Christians want everyone … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren There are many positive things about aging. Unfortunately, I can’t remember what they are. That’s my problem. I can’t remember much of anything – and what I do remember can be inaccurately … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Reading “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” in Matthew 5:48 reminds me of all my imperfections – which are many to be sure. The … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren As Peter neared the end of his ministry, he left the churches with an exhortation to be steadfast and to “…grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   The Bible tells us to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5) This is just a fancy way of saying we need to control our … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren 1 Corinthians 8:1 tells us that knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. This is a fancy way of saying “know-it-all” people rarely enlighten others or improve situations because no one is interested … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren We cannot come to Christ apart from God’s grace because we can’t save ourselves. If we could, we would not need a Savior. The gospel of Christ is all about grace. Here’s … Continue reading →