Author Archives: Barbara

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren A “Savior Complex” in psychological terms refers to people who feel the need to save others. Some who enter into professions requiring them to care for others can sometimes think they are a … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren In the Christian community, when we hear the word “witness” we think of one who stands before people and testifies about what God has done in their lives. Many might say, “I can’t … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Christ says that we will be witnesses for Him. “You shall be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, and all of Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) Some … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren   Jesus told the early church, “You shall be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, and all of Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) A witness is one … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Expectations can be relationship killers. When our expectations are unfulfilled or unrealistic, the result can be frustration, disappointment, discontentment, and even anger. Our expectations can hinder our relationship with friends, spouses, coworkers, and … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Awe is defined as “veneration or wonder inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime.” Perhaps living in a computer-generated world and being used to 3-D effects can make us desensitized to … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren GPS stands for Global Positioning System and has become synonymous with any handheld computerized gizmo that helps us find our way in unfamiliar territory. These devices are great, especially for someone like me … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren “What would Jesus do?” was once a catchy phrase used by the Christian community. People were encouraged to ask themselves this question as a guideline for living the Christian life. Bracelets were sold … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren For around four hundred years the beauty and splendor of Solomon’s Temple was renowned. For construction, Solomon used thousands of skilled craftsmen, laborers, and artisans and only the finest, most expensive materials – … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Jesus said to Peter, “On this rock I will build my church.” (Matthew 16:18) However, “church” in the Bible does not translate into Baptist, Catholic, Protestant, Methodist, Seventh Day Adventist, or Lutheran. In … Continue reading →