Author Archives: Barbara

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren We do not lack for innovative churches today. In addition to the average denominational listings and their spin-offs, there are cowboy churches, coffee-drinking churches, and drive-in churches – just to name a few. … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren The “church” we have come to know with its traditions, formalities, and idiosyncrasies is not modeled in the Bible. As cities were proselytized in biblical times, Christians would gather together regularly in homes. … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Christian loners may be shocked to find out that God is more about community than individualism. He models this in the Trinitarian relationship of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is further … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren   There is no denying we live in a world where something good is referred to as bad and something can be so hot it’s considered cool. We have become adept in accepting … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… 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 imperfection … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren I remember once my daughter told her son to do a certain task. He balked and told her he didn’t want to do it. She didn’t get upset like I probably would have. … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren I hate to admit it, but my world tends to revolve around ME and all things related to ME – my home, my family, my community, my city, my state, my country, my … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Many live under the assumption that everyone they meet should like them. I have no such unrealistic expectations. How could everyone like me? After all, I don’t like everyone I meet. This includes … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Years ago traveling preachers would go from town to town, pitch a large tent, preach the gospel nightly for about a week, then move on. People would come from miles around to hear … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren When someone is going through a hardship, they need comfort and encouragement – not judgment and condemnation. If we aren’t careful, we can make false assumptions about someone else’s trials. Here are a … Continue reading →