Dan Barber

Dan Barber

Coldwater, Ontario
Oct
12
So What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

So What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be a garbage man. I remember as a kid running out
2 min read
Sep
20
The News Isn't Good: The (Not So) Surprising US Numbers and What We Can Do About Them?

The News Isn't Good: The (Not So) Surprising US Numbers and What We Can Do About Them?

I read a recent report announcing that the suicide rate in the US reached an all-time high last year. I
4 min read
Sep
05
Is it Time to Take a Risk?

Is it Time to Take a Risk?

Last week I wrote about our trip to Nashville back in 2014, which was a wonderful time for Kathy and
3 min read
Aug
30
The B.B. King Club and The Grand Ole Opry! But This Really Made Our Day

The B.B. King Club and The Grand Ole Opry! But This Really Made Our Day

Back in 2014, Kathy and I went to Nashville for the long weekend; actually, nine years ago today. We went
3 min read
Aug
23
You Don't Have to Live This Way

You Don't Have to Live This Way

A few weeks ago I went on my first group motorcycle, weekend road trip. It was a great time as
2 min read
Aug
09
What Every Author Hates to Do, But Should Do: And You Should Too

What Every Author Hates to Do, But Should Do: And You Should Too

Authors like to write. Or at the very least, enjoy having written. The process of writing is an emotional rollercoaster
2 min read
Aug
01
How Do You Want To Be Remembered?

How Do You Want To Be Remembered?

As a pastor, I officiated a number of weddings and funerals over the years. But, as much as I enjoyed
2 min read
Jul
25
Pain: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do

Pain: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do

Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been discussing a subject we all deal with at some point…pain.
3 min read
Jul
19
The Unavoidable Dilemma of Pain & Suffering

The Unavoidable Dilemma of Pain & Suffering

Last week I opened up a discussion of pain and suffering, suggesting that in this life, we ought to expect
4 min read
Jul
11
Want Joy In Your Life? Expect This Too

Want Joy In Your Life? Expect This Too

When my daughter Megan was in grade five she submitted a report to her teacher titled, “Why I Want a
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