Author Archives: Barbara

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren We were created to be relational. That’s why solitary confinement in prison is one of the worst punishments. Even when we are antisocial, we will subconsciously respond to others with our “mirror … Continue reading →

By Barbara Dahlgren One More Year of Choices People are forgetful. Maybe that’s why God was continually exhorting them to remember things He had done, or setting up little monuments to help them remember. In Joshua 4, God told Joshua … Continue reading →

By Barbara Dahlgren One More Year of Choices Some of us are willing to admit that every bad situation is not God’s fault. Sometimes we make poor choices. Sometimes we suffer because of the poor choices of others. And sometimes … Continue reading →

By Barbara Dahlgren One More Year of Choices Is God fair? Probably not – at least not by human standards… If I had a chocolate cake and eight children who wanted dessert, I would probably take great pains to make … Continue reading →

By Barbara Dahlgren One More Year of Choices Here’s a news flash for you – and it’s not fake news: Life is NOT fair. While we should all strive to be fair, life does not always reciprocate. It’s not fair … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren  Guess what? Everyone fails from time to time. Failure is not fatal. Failure is not final. Failure is not the end of the world. We can’t afford for mistakes or set-backs to … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Last time, we explored the dangers of negative thinking. Those who entertain negative thoughts long enough become pessimists. Pessimists see the worst aspect of everything. They look on the dark side of … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren We live in a “put-down” society – one that is eager to point out our short comings. We are not thin enough, smart enough, or good enough – and probably never will … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren A few years ago I read an interesting book titled Unfinished Business: One Man’s Extraordinary Year of Trying to Do the Right Things. I think about it from time to time, when … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren God admonishes us not to harden our hearts like the children of Israel did. (Psalm 95:8; Hebrews 3:7-11) Time and time again the Israelites saw the miracles God performed, yet they seemed … Continue reading →