
Originally published in the Tri-City News newspaper as Pastor Barry's "Pastor's Perspective" column, we invite you to explore these posts based on timeless Biblical truths, as relevant today as the day they were first published.
1997
1998
- Procrastination Often Fear Of Success, Or Failure
- Coping With Stress – The New Frontier
- Coping With Stress – Share And Support
- Coping With Stress – Our Spiritual Side Must Be Nurtured
- Valentine’s Day – Investing In Your Relationship
- Winter Becomes Spring – There Are Cycles To All Creation
- Psalm 23, A Life Map
- Life Is More Than Just A Game
- The Tomb Is Empty, Not The Heart
- Seeing Past The Daily Confusion
- Building The Bridges Of Life
- Mothers Day – The Hand of God
- Just Try An Act Of Kindness
- Shepherd, Sheep, Lamb Chops – Human Destiny
- When He Says “Lie Down” Do As He Says – Rest And Reflection
- Too Scared To Sleep
- Bodies Nourished, Souls Starved
- The Investment Is Worth The Effort, Children & Grandchildren
- Canadians Worship In Private, Canada Day
- Tend To Self As You Would Your Garden. The Foundation Of A Balanced, Happy Life.
- Attitude Makes All The Difference
- Making Friends, Either Way
- Having Friendships, By Example
- Kids Say Where Babies Come From
- Work And Marriage, Like Tending A Garden
- The Power Of Encouraging Words
- Words Can Sap Courage
- Tough Summer To Get Through
- Quench Your Spiritual Thirst
- Tough Journey Needs God
- God Has Prepared A Home
- Halloween More Than About Ghouls- Kids Should Know Origins
- Pillars Of Principle, The Foundation For Life
- Life Pillars And God Is One
- Love Is Like An Avalanche, Some Kids Views On Love And Marriage
- Church Fosters Feeling Of Security, Relationship With God Promotes Healthy Families
- Be Surprised At Christmas: Prayer And Service Keeps God Always Near
- It’s About A Baby Boy Not Just Toys
1999
- Last Year Before Y2K Is Pregnant With Possibility
- People Shop For Designer God
- Religion Turned Into Spiritual Dart Game
- Where Do You Want To Be In 10 Years? Alpha Course Explores Spirituality
- What We Say Does Make A Difference, Word Power Underestimated
- Blessings Aligned With Creator Powerful
- Stand By Your Man
- You Have The Power To Change
- Stolen Crayons & Legacy Of Love
- The Value Of A Good Name
- Rejection May Not Be So Bad
- Share Teachings With Kids
- Hope Beyond The Grave, A Question: What Is The Legacy We Will Leave Behind?
- Finish Well And And With Grace
- Death Is Just A Doorway To A New And Better Home
- Grief Has No Time Limit
- Having Faith Helps With Loss
- Grief Comes In Stages, And No Two People Feel The Same When It Comes To Facing Loss
- Grief Comes In Many Forms
- On Father’s Day, Remember It’s Time Not Toys That Your Children Want
- Don’t Build On A Hill
- Preventing Sinkholes, Our Inner World Is The Foundation For Everything In Life
- Material Gain Not A Measure Of Success
- Living A Life Of Integrity Is Not About Artifice, Lessons From History
- Religion And The Three Rs
- Time To Give Up Pride
- Following Solomon’s Signposts To Wisdom, Solid Foundation Key To Living A Successful Life
- Wisdom Must Be Learned, A Wise Parent Directs His Or Her Children To Wisdom
- People’s Inner Worlds Are Reflected In How They Behave
- Walking The Right Path, You Can’t Shift Blame To Other People
- Fasten Your Seatbelts, It’s Going To Be A Wild Ride
- Taking Those First Steps Towards Reuniting With God
- Living Well, Living Right
- Plenty To Be Thankful For, A Few Thanksgiving Stories To Warm The Heart This Time Of Year
- Discipline Gives Us Freedom, Lack Of Discipline Leads To Moral Decay And A Break Down Of Society
- Discipline Is A Gift Of Love
- Halloween Also Holy Day
- Words Can Motivate Or Break One’s Spirit
- The Power Of Positive Thinking
- One Lit Match Like One Nasty Word
- Try Seeing Christmas Through Child’s Eyes
- How’s Your Heart?
- God Shares Our Distress And Discomfort
- Best Gift Comes From The Heart
- Child’s Poem Reflects On Christmas Meaning
2000
2001
- Foundation For A Good, Godly Life
- Winning Comes Through Struggle
- A Kick From God?
- Love Starts With Self-Sacrifice
- Of Love, Food & Furniture
- The Power of Your Name
- Marriage: Handle With Care
- Big Visions Power Future
- Passing The Baton Across Generations
- The Seven – Or So Wonders
- Put Confidence In The Word, Not Bestsellers
- Life In The Balance
- Eileen Finished On High Note
- Don’t Criticize This Column; It Will Be Better For Everyone
- Reasons Of The Soul Influence Sleep
- A Loving Letter To Mom
- Give Yourself Gift Of Sleep
- Dads, Be Known By What You Are
- The Greatest Gifts Are The Fruits Of Healthy Roots
- In Death, Father Finds There’s More To Life
- Celebrating Spiritual Roots
- Go Fly A Kite – Then Let It Go
- Human Contact Is Key Today
- Mourning Is A Long Night’s Journey Into Day
- Mourning Is Seven Steps To Recovering From Loss
- Need A Friend? Indeed.
- Five Pieces Of Friendship
- There Is A Friend For All Who Want One
- He Believes In Angels And Their Everyday Intervention
- See The Light, And Angels
- Angels Evident In Bible Stories & Everyday Life
- Many Questions: It’s Time To Pray
- Lives Lost And Strength Found A Brick At A Time
- What A Difference A Day Makes
- You Eagles, Take Flight
- Develop Children’s Roots While You Can
- Praying For Politicians
- Roots Of Happiness
- Helping Those In Need
- Giving And Receiving Operation Xmas Child
- Greed, Good Intentions
- Push And Pull Drag On Christianity
- Flowers And Cookies, Giving And Receiving
- Plant Good Seeds, Get Good Results
- Givers Can Receive Many Great Gifts
- 20 Things That Are Different
- Marriage A Solid Investment
2002
- Why Should We Go To Church?
- Churches Support Values, Goals
- Churches For Giving Praying
- Twelve Steps From Rage To Peace For Nancy
- Breaking Through: I’m OK, You’re Not OK
- Fixing Deep Scratches Possible
- A Wonder-full Legacy
- The Itsy, Bitsy Spider
- Get The Buzz On The Bees
- Reflecting On Moon’s Power
- Follow The Flying ‘V’ Of Geese To Success
- Pain Leads To Remedy
- Like Butterflies, We Can Change
- Giving And Growing With Both Insects And Children
- Ants And Aphids Offer Lessons In Co-existence
- Take Time To Rest
- Lessons From Mom
- 23 Rich Years Of Growth, Change
- PoCo: The Little City That Could, With A Little Help
- Dads Decide What Matters, Sometimes Too Late
- Attitude is Everything
- Canadian Church Needs Some More Updating
- A Kind Word Is Never Obsolete
- And On The 7th Day…
- Follow Manual For Smooth Operation
- Rest & Restoration Key Life Components
- Refill Your Senses, For Soul’s Sake
- Darkness, Light And Dealing With Loss
- Grief Not An Illness To Wish Away
- Disbelief Part Of Grief
- Lost And Found: Hope
- Physical, Mental And Emotional Intertwined
- There Is Sunrise Behind Gloom
- A New, Different, You
- On Light And Electricity
- For Health, Wealth, Wisdom, Give Thanks
- Choose Your Attitude
- Choose Your Own Weather And Attitude
- Give Gift Of Joy To Children Who Need It
- We’re Sitting On The Shoulders Of Others
- Size Of Heart, Not Home, Is What Counts To God
- Elected Officials Through History Have Had Challenges
- A Healthy Spirit Knows How To Laugh
- Are You Ready For A Miracle? Mary Wasn’t
- Open To Miracles
- Hell’s Angel’s Special Moment Heaven-sent
2003
- Get A New Map And Get Out Of A Town Called Stress
- With Knowledge Comes Power – And Plenty Of Stress, As Well
- Stressed & Compressed
- Burn Out Or Rust Out?
- No Means No When Life Is Full
- How Thick Is Your Skin?
- Celebrating Love, Life And Marriage
- How To Keep A Guy Longer Than 10 Days
- Work Toward Goals, Get Continuous Satisfaction
- We Should Slow Down, When We Find The Time
- Why Were Those People Trying To Kill Each Other?’
- Bunnies, Eggs & History
- Encouraging Words Can Go A Long Way
- Honouring Mom (And Dad)
- The Family Noose Tight
- Dishonour And Disease
- Rock Solid Memories
- Frustrations & Family
- Honour, For Parents, Can Come In Many Forms
- What To Do When Gold Falls From Sky
- Leaving A Family Legacy Of Love
- How Do You Define Success, Happiness?
- Follow Instructions To End To Achieve Success
- Wholeness, Not Potholes, On The Road To ‘Success’
- Cleaning Out Old Stuff
- Cutting Down The Forest Of Bad Habits
- Can You Handle Success’
- You Can’t Simply Sit There
- Steve, Finally Successful
- Finding Our Calling
- Heed God’s Call
- Put Pieces Together And See The Light
- Lucky 7: What You Need To Know To Be Happy
- A Life, A Death, And Hope
- How Are You Wired?
- Are You A Teacher? Encourager? Giver?
- The Administrator & One With Compassion Contribute
- Does Your Passion Match Up With Your Profession?
- ‘It’s Time For An ‘ I-exam’
- 10 Steps To Success Start With A Simple Question
- Crossing The Finish Line
- Keeping Eyes On Prize Will Work Wonders
- Figure Out Your Goals, Just Like Old Walter Disney Did
- Monkeys & Nuts: A Lesson For Those Who Are Overstressed
- The Seven-Year Itch, True Values & Priorities
- Take Time To Appreciate Gifts You’ve Been Given
- Giving Is A Gift Itself
2004
- You Can Put Life’s Puzzle Pieces Together
- Those Little Suckers Can Drain Your Life
- Caught With Your Weakness Hanging Out
- Move From Failure To Success
- Life’s Storms Reveal People’s True Character
- Reviewing The Steps To Success – Only 3 To Go
- Ahh, Love: Stinking Herbs And Honey Wine
- The Man With No Face Who Gave Himself Up To God
- Passionate About Passion
- Who’s To Blame Big Question
- Falling For A Hoax Proves Educational
- Searching For Meaning In Life Can Lead In Only One Direction
- Power Tools, Provenance & A Question: Who Am I
- Where There’s Hope, There Is A Future
- Forget Eternal Youth And Go For Eternal Life
- Revealing Your ‘Swan’ Worth The Time It Takes
- The Story Of Mike, Part 1: The Dark Past
- Mike’s Story, Part 2: The Pain Of Shame
- Would You Apply?
- Nuts About Life’s Surprises
- Reflecting On The Birth Of Northside Church
- Don’t Give Up On Dreams
- Nine Months Later…
- Sevens Step To Success
- Dads vs. Hamsters
- ‘Cause’ Rounds Out 3 C’s Of Church Community
- Who Would Want To Drive This Cdn. Plane?
- ‘Gracias, Arigato, Merci
- Do You Really Know Your Kids & Family?
- Life Can Be Bittersweet To The Last Drop
- What Fills You Up? What Drains You
- A Fresh Pot Keeps Marriage Fresh
- Recipe For Full Pot (life)
- Encouragement Goes A Long Way
- You’re No Accident
- Candy And Understanding
- Death And Grieving Are Both Part Of Life
- A Teddy Bear And A Cuddle
- Kids ‘Get It’ But Their Parents Must Give It
- Money Isn’t Everything
- Attitude Of Gratitude And Giving Pays Back
- The Enemies Within
- Rage Lay In Wait, Then Hit Hard
- Power Of Pointers
- We Would Do Well To Remember Words Of War And Of Sacrifice
- 2 Different Ways To Cherish
- Revealing Secret To Men’s Hearts
- Often Low In Self-esteem, Husbands Need Lots Of Love
- Mountain Climbing
- Try Delayed Gratification: You Pay Now, Play Later
- When Much Is Too Much
- Give Yourself, Your Kids Gifts Of Giving & Gratitude
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