Author Archives: Barbara

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   Most of us like to be in control. We would like to have more self-control and, if we’re totally honest, we’d like to control others and every situation. In our desire … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Theologian A. W. Tozer said: “Much of our difficulty as seeking Christians stems from our unwillingness to take God as He is and adjust our lives accordingly. We insist upon trying to … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren A few years ago an acquaintance with a bothersome back problem was lamenting to me that God had not healed her.  She wondered why.  Then she named off those in the Bible … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Believe it or not, the ultimate goal of prayer is not to get God to give us everything we want. “Give me, give me, give me” prayers miss the mark. If that’s … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Many times we ask people for advice but we really do not want their input. What we really want is their stamp of approval on what we have already decided to do. … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   A few years ago, I was conversing with a man about some “special” understanding he had reached while doing Biblical research. Actually, I use the word “conversing” loosely, since it takes … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Christ came so we might have life and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10) Some modern ministers lead us to believe this refers to wealth and prosperity, encouraging people to go boldly … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Paul told the Philippians that he had learned the secret of contentment. (Philippians 4:10-14) Paul used the word “learned” twice in this passage, which indicates that contentment did not come naturally. It … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren General George Patton was a stubborn, obstinate leader. He was nicknamed “Old Blood and Guts” and many say he was the greatest combat general of World War II. However, he could never … Continue reading →

By Barbara Dahlgren Yet Another Year of Choices…  One fruit of the Holy Spirit is gentleness. (Galatians 5:22) The Greek word for gentleness is “prautes” or “praotes” which means gentle, meek, and to have a “grace of the soul.” Gentleness … Continue reading →