Author Archives: Barbara

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Jesus came so we could have life, and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10) This is not referring to health and wealth. It’s telling us that Jesus came to give us eternal … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren  When God encourages us to be giving instead of selfish, it may appear He is just looking out for the other guy. However, scientific research shows that when we give to others, … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren One definition of a miracle is an extraordinary event that brings a welcomed consequence. Years ago, before moving pictures, visual effects, and technology that constantly shocks the senses, people seemed to appreciate … 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 … Continue reading →