Author Archives: Barbara

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   Next weekend millions of people will put on their “Easter bonnets” (metaphorically speaking, of course) and head for a church meeting to celebrate the risen Christ. Some children will look for … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren When governor Zerubbabel was faced with the task of rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple, he faced many obstacles. Fifty years had passed since the Babylonian invasion left Jerusalem desolate and Solomon’s Temple … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Last time we explored what it means to be a “know-it-all.” This time we will talk about being a fool. While it’s true all “know-it-alls” are fools, it is also true that … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices… By Barbara Dahlgren The Bible exhorts us to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 3:18) Such spiritual maturity is expected of a Christian. However, there are … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices… By Barbara Dahlgren   In today’s technologically driven age, we are constantly exposed to ever increasing, mind boggling activities. We are plugged in, turned on, or hooked up all day long. Texting, emails, iPods, iPads, … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices… By Barbara Dahlgren No one would deny that God can perform miracles. Jesus healed the sick, raised the dead, calmed the raging storm, and my favorite – turned water into wine. I’m thinking it was … Continue reading →

Choose Not to Prejudge Others One More Year of Choices… By Barbara Dahlgren I guess some idioms will soon be obsolete. Those who grow up reading books on Kindles may one day not even know what “judging a book by … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices… By Barbara Dahlgren Mark Twain once said, “Don’t complain and talk about all your problems. Eighty percent of people don’t care; the other twenty percent will think you deserve them.” There’s a lot of wisdom … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices… By Barbara Dahlgren The phrase “no man is an island” was first written in 1624 by the famous Elizabethan poet, minister, and scholar John Donne in his Devotions – Meditation XVII. The poem is quite … Continue reading →

One More Year of Choices… By Barbara Dahlgren After years of bondage in Egypt, it was only natural that the Israelites had absorbed quite a bit of the Egyptian culture. When God delivered them, He wanted them to be a … Continue reading →