Monthly Archives: January 2020

Visualizing Heart-Hands

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… By Barbara Dahlgren When our church started allowing contemporary Christian worship music, it seemed to inspire a more demonstrative form of worship. Although our church had never forbidden raising holy … Continue reading

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Immanuel

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile…By Barbara Dahlgren One of my favorite Christmas quotes comes from Taylor Caldwell: “This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.” I realize Christmas has passed, but it brings … Continue reading

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Knowing God Loves Me

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… By Barbara Dahlgren Conceptually, I understand that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son Jesus to die for it (John 3:16). His redemption was for … Continue reading

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A Year of Joy

A Journal of Joy: Things that make me smile… By Barbara Dahlgren Here it is – the New Year! And I think it’s time for a change. I’ve enjoyed blogging about choices these past five years and even managed to … Continue reading

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