Author Archives: Barbara

Yet Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Proverbs 16:24 says, “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.” We all know there are many ways our words can get us into trouble. … Continue reading →

Choices change our lives… By Barbara Dahlgren Each New Year we make resolutions to help us change our lives for the better. Although we usually have every intention of keeping them, all too soon they are abandoned because change is … Continue reading →

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 →