Author Archives: Barbara

Noises abound in our society.  Some we cannot block out like barking dogs, chirping crickets, a whirring helicopter, elevator music, or a crying baby.  Then there are noises we choose to let into our lives like television or radio.  Many … Continue reading →

I’m always a little perplexed when people tell me they heard the voice of God or God told them to do this or that. Sometimes I have my doubts because most people who tell me this don’t quiet down long … Continue reading →

As mentioned in my previous blog I was concerned when I recently heard a radio preacher condemn drinking alcoholic beverages.  He cited the death statistics for drunk drivers, scriptures focusing on wine being a mocker (Proverbs 20:1), alcohol being the … Continue reading →

Before the holidays I listened to a radio-preacher tell people it was a sin to drink alcoholic beverages. This educated, well- respected minister seemed pretty well versed in the Bible and has a fairly large following. I found his message … Continue reading →

The New Year is not even a week old and already my resolution to lose weight is slightly broken. Okay! That’s an exaggeration. It’s totally broken. I blame the residual effects of the holidays, which is easier than blaming myself. … Continue reading →

As the New Year nears now might be the perfect time to make those New Year’s resolutions. Making New Year’s resolutions that we don’t intend to keep is the great American pastime. I say “American” pastime because people who live … Continue reading →

God’s Design A Poem about Christmas By Barbara Dahlgren Each little snowflake Is one-of-a-kind Created with God’s Own wondrous design When joined with others To drift through the night They blanket the earth With shimmering white                       Each person … Continue reading →

One of my favorite Christmas cartoons is of two men looking at a humble Mary, pregnant with the Christ child, on a donkey being led by Joseph. The caption reads, “Just another couple of homeless people. Try to ignore them.” … Continue reading →

Last night we saw a live production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the San Jose Repertory Theater and once again I’m reminded of why I love this story. Standing the test of time this tale has been a … Continue reading →

Our family just saw the new movie about Abraham Lincoln. Impressive! Steven Spielberg does an admirable job reliving the final days of Lincoln which encompassed the end of the Civil War and the passing of the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery. … Continue reading →