Author Archives: Barbara

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 →

Choices change lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Psalm 118:1 says, “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. For His mercy endures forever.” Psalm 100:4, 5 says: “Be thankful to God and bless His name. For the Lord is good; … Continue reading →

Choices change lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Procrastination is the name of the game and in my last blog you learned that I am very good at it. So good, in fact, I decided to continue with that theme. I have … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren My ability to procrastinate amazes me. You might say I’ve mastered the art of procrastination— and I don’t recommend it, but I do have to deal with it. I can find more things … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Most Christians want to serve but don’t know how to avoid spiritual burnout in the process. To be honest, I’m not sure I know how to avoid it either. At one time or … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Can one be a Christian and have doubts? I think so. Exactly what are doubts? One definition is “feelings of uncertainty.” Most Christians have feelings of uncertainty from time to time – especially … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren I wanted to title this blog “Choose Not to Get Angry,” but I felt that was unrealistic and unbiblical. After all, the definition of anger is an intense emotional state induced by displeasure. … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Jesus came so we could have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). This is not referring to health and wealth. It’s telling us that Jesus came to give us eternal life, … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren There are times in life when we pray and feel God responds instantly. Then there are other times we try to lift our prayers to heaven and feel they get no farther than … Continue reading →