Author Archives: Barbara

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Our brains were designed to be social. Studies show the gray matter between our ears is actually busy every moment, picking up messages and responding. Two-time Pulitzer nominee Daniel Goreman reinforces this in … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   A radio talk show host in our area asked people to call in and tell him what influences your life and fills you up.  Then he added, “…but don’t call me and … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren When the Israelites were getting ready to go into the land God had promised them, Moses told them they would prosper. They would have food, shelter, money, livestock, and just about anything they … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren When our granddaughter Sophia was eighteen-months-old, I remember our delight in watching her learn so many new things like walking, talking, and becoming aware of all the wonders around her. What a glorious … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Does God laugh? I think so. Creating the duck-billed platypus, penguin, and giraffe should merit some points on the chuckle meter. Long before animated cartoons desensitized us to talking animals, He made Balaam’s … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   People come in all shapes and sizes with diverse genetic, cultural, geographical and family backgrounds. Because we are all different, our preferences and points of view may vary. Different does not necessarily … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren One of my favorite scriptures is Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” That means every day is a brand new … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren  A few years ago I got a speeding ticket on my way to church. I held God personally responsible for this. God could have caused the police officer to look the other way, … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Are you religious? People make a huge error thinking that Christianity is a religion. It’s not so much a religion as it is a lifestyle. Religion is what you believe but Christianity is … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren The Bible says to pray for those in authority over us. (2 Timothy 2:1-2) In fact, Paul exhorted believers to do so. Why? Paul gives the reason, “…so that we may lead a … Continue reading →