by Barry Bandara | Nov 22, 2012
There are many things I am thankful for about my church, Silverdale Baptist. So, for sake of time and space, here are 10 things I’m thankful for: 10. Authentic Lives and Laughter. Our church is filled with real people with real problems but thank...
by Barry Bandara | Mar 23, 2012
Last week, Candy and I had a double date with my almost 20 year old daughter and her boyfriend. In our neighboring town of Poulsbo, we enjoyed dinner at an Italian restaurant, strolling the main strip, and then finishing with some sweet pastries at Sluys Bakery. It...
by Barry Bandara | Sep 22, 2011
Dream House is finally here! You can order your own copy right now. (Print copy or ebook) Order Now! Overview Many parents begin raising their children without the necessary blueprints or tools to build a healthy and happy home. As a result, their home can be unstable...
by Barry Bandara | May 17, 2011
The title of this blog mini-series has raised a few eye brows over the years. It certainly caught the attention of my teenagers when I was a Youth Pastor years ago. Maybe I shouldn’t use this title now that I am a Senior Pastor, but calling it “Great...
by Barry Bandara | Mar 26, 2011
We all cast a shadow. It follows us wherever we go. We don’t often pay attention to what is lingering behind us. But it is there. He was a pest and a nuisance to me. He was my brother, Bobby. He was 9, I was 16. I called him “my shadow” because every...
