Author Archives: Barbara

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren There are many positive things about aging. Unfortunately, I can’t remember what they are. That’s my problem. I can’t remember much of anything – and what I do remember can be inaccurately … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices 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 … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren As Peter neared the end of his ministry, he left the churches with an exhortation to be steadfast and to “…grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   The Bible tells us to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5) This is just a fancy way of saying we need to control our … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren 1 Corinthians 8:1 tells us that knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. This is a fancy way of saying “know-it-all” people rarely enlighten others or improve situations because no one is interested … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren We cannot come to Christ apart from God’s grace because we can’t save ourselves. If we could, we would not need a Savior. The gospel of Christ is all about grace. Here’s … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   Most of us like to be in control. We would like to have more self-control and, if we’re totally honest, we’d like to control others and every situation. In our desire … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Theologian A. W. Tozer said: “Much of our difficulty as seeking Christians stems from our unwillingness to take God as He is and adjust our lives accordingly. We insist upon trying to … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren A few years ago an acquaintance with a bothersome back problem was lamenting to me that God had not healed her.  She wondered why.  Then she named off those in the Bible … Continue reading →

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Believe it or not, the ultimate goal of prayer is not to get God to give us everything we want. “Give me, give me, give me” prayers miss the mark. If that’s … Continue reading →