Author Archives: Barbara

Choose to Make Wiser Decisions

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   We all make hundreds of decisions every day. Some are life changing; some are not. Yet each decision helps mold who we are as individuals. Each day we decide what we … Continue reading

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Choose to Cherish God’s Word

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   Many do not understand what a blessing it is to have a Bible readily available to read. Today we don’t have to wait for Moses to come down from a mountain … Continue reading

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Choose to Make Your Words Sweet

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Proverbs 16:24 says, “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.” We all know there are many ways our words can get us into trouble. … Continue reading

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The Choice is Yours

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Each New Year we make resolutions to help us change our lives for the better. Although we usually have every intention of keeping them, all too soon they are abandoned because change is … Continue reading

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Choose to Have a Happier New Year

Yet, Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Each New Year brings resolutions we make for changes that will better our lives. Although we usually have every intention of keeping them, all too soon they are abandoned because change is … Continue reading

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Choose Not to Miss the Miracle of Emmanuel

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren I love the Christmas season. I love the sparkly lights on the houses in the neighborhood. I love our artificial Christmas tree loaded down with inexpensive ornaments that have priceless meaning to … Continue reading

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Choose Not to Be a Scrooge

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren One of my favorite stories is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Standing the test of time, this tale has been a consistent part of the literary, theatrical, and social scene since … Continue reading

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Choose Not to Forget the Real Christmas Story

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Some say the story of Christmas begins with the birth of the Christ child, but long before Jesus was born there was something wonderful…the promise of His coming and the promise of … Continue reading

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Choose Not to Be Stressed

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Stress used to be an engineering term. Years ago people were anxious, nervous, worried, or fretful but not stressed. In the 1950s stress became a psychological term referring to conditions brought on … Continue reading

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Choose Not to Bargain with God

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Is God our “let’s make a deal” guy? Do we bargain with God saying, “If you do this for me, I’ll do that for you?” That’s not really a good idea. Although … Continue reading

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