Author Archives: Barbara

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Does God laugh? I think so. Creating the duck-billed platypus, penguin, and giraffe should merit some points on the chuckle meter. Long before animated cartoons desensitized us to talking animals, He made Balaam’s … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   People come in all shapes and sizes with diverse genetic, cultural, geographical and family backgrounds. Because we are all different, our preferences and points of view may vary. Different does not necessarily … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren One of my favorite scriptures is Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” That means every day is a brand new … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren  A few years ago I got a speeding ticket on my way to church. I held God personally responsible for this. God could have caused the police officer to look the other way, … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Are you religious? People make a huge error thinking that Christianity is a religion. It’s not so much a religion as it is a lifestyle. Religion is what you believe but Christianity is … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren The Bible says to pray for those in authority over us. (2 Timothy 2:1-2) In fact, Paul exhorted believers to do so. Why? Paul gives the reason, “…so that we may lead a … Continue reading →

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 →