Author Archives: Barbara

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren One of my favorite biblical images comes from Daniel 2:31-36. The king had a dream. He envisioned a great idol with a head of gold, a breast and arms of silver, a belly … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   They say everyone has a “doppelganger,” an exact double, somewhere. Imagine it – a person who looks just like you. When I was in line at a salad bar a few years … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Most of us have heard the phrase: “It is what it is!” A few years ago I decided to accept my “it is what it is” moments instead of fussing and fuming about … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren I’m a big believer in starting the day with God. Some mornings I start by saying, “Good morning, Lord!” Other mornings I say, “Good Lord! It’s morning!” Yes… I know it’s an old … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren    If beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, what do I see when I “behold” myself in the mirror? Usually I see an older, slightly overweight, flawed individual whose gray … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Since our past, present, and future sins have all been forgiven, some Christians think they can get away with sin. After all, when God forgives He “remembers our sins no more…” (Hebrews 8:12; … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Jesus told people to be of good cheer – sometimes in the direst of circumstances. The life lesson is that although on the surface it may not look like we have anything to … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace…” Years ago I heard a sermon about this verse. The preacher wasn’t totally advocating a “name it and claim it,” … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Once Jesus asked his disciples, “Whom do men say that I am?” Some said he was John the Baptist, some said Elias, some said a prophet and so on. Jesus was no doubt … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren My mom used to say, “Don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see.” When you are young, such sayings don’t make much sense. As you age, you begin to … Continue reading →