Author Archives: Barbara

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren   Some of us love to sing.  When we’re alone in our Honda Civics we crank that music up loud, sing to the top of our lungs, bob our heads to the rhythm … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Those who sing, “Give me that old time religion; it’s good enough for me…” may not know what they are asking for. Exactly what is religion?  Dictionaries define it as belief in a … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Christ’s crucifixion and death showed God’s unconditional love for us.  Although painful and agonizing, Christ died willingly for our sins.  Because of this we are forgiven and no longer condemned.  And while that … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren  So many people live in the past and constantly lament what might have been.  They spend all their time focusing on things they can do nothing about. They obsess over things like…if only … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Most Christians want to serve but don’t know how to avoid spiritual burnout in the process.  To be honest, I’m not sure I know how to avoid it either.  At one time or … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Most of us will never give up all our worldly possessions to serve the poor, leave a lucrative medical practice to be a missionary in Africa, or travel the world to preach the … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren  In our last blog we discussed the importance of doing our part by participating in what God is doing.  Sometimes our part can mean partnering with others doing God’s work.  “Partner” is defined … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we know that salvation is a given.  It’s a done deal.  However, we are expected to do more than just bask in the glory of knowing … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren Some people strive to be the best or at least “better than everyone else.”  This philosophy coerces us into comparing ourselves with others, which is not wise.  (2 Corinthians 10:12)  Those better than … Continue reading →

Another Year of Choices By Barbara Dahlgren You can tell a lot about people when they are inconvenienced.  And let’s face it… life is just one inconvenience after another.  Most of us want to be patient.  We really do.  We … Continue reading →