It has been an emotional month on the pet front in the Bedard household. Our cat … Good News: The Cat is Back!Read more
Good News
Good News: The Kids and Church
For many people, this pandemic has been really difficult in terms of church. People would rather … Good News: The Kids and ChurchRead more
Good News: Encouraged to Take a Break
When COVID-19 hit, local church ministry was turned upside down. We went from live in-person services … Good News: Encouraged to Take a BreakRead more
Good News: With a Little Help From My Friends
During this time of pandemic and focus only on online worship services, we have experienced some … Good News: With a Little Help From My FriendsRead more
I’m Not Going to Tell You My Good News
Every week, usually on a Monday, I share a Good News post. This started as a … I’m Not Going to Tell You My Good NewsRead more
Good News: Change the World With a Smile
The other day, we had a parking enforcement officer get out of his vehicle and approach … Good News: Change the World With a SmileRead more
Good News: Another Teenager in the House
This past Friday we had the fourth birthday of our five children in just five weeks. … Good News: Another Teenager in the HouseRead more
Good News: She Feels Happy
With yesterday being Mother’s Day, it was important for us to be able to talk to … Good News: She Feels HappyRead more
Good News: The Kids Are Alright
We have three children living with us, pre-teen to early teens. They are a handful at … Good News: The Kids Are AlrightRead more
Good News: Made the Right Choice
As some of you may know, I am in the Doctor of Ministry program at Acadia … Good News: Made the Right ChoiceRead more
Good News: Thankful to be a Chaplain
It was eight years ago yesterday. After about two years of applications, physical tests and wondering … Good News: Thankful to be a ChaplainRead more
Good News: HAPPY EASTER!
In online etiquette, all caps is considered shouting. And this is why I have in the … Good News: HAPPY EASTER!Read more
Good News: Spring Has Sprung
I may be Canadian but that doesn’t mean that I enjoy winter. Spring is my favourite … Good News: Spring Has SprungRead more
Good News: Our Children and Communication
Often when I write about children and communication, I’m speaking of our children with autism. But … Good News: Our Children and CommunicationRead more
Good News: Intimate Worship
Yesterday we had some bad weather in our area, including freezing rain. Many of the churches … Good News: Intimate WorshipRead more
Good News: The Dog is Feeling Better
We have had an emotional few months with our dog Halo. Halo is our 11 year … Good News: The Dog is Feeling BetterRead more
Good News: Feeling Better
I have mentioned in some of my recent personal posts that I had a flare of … Good News: Feeling BetterRead more
Good News: A Remembrance Day to Remember
Remembrance Day is always a highlight for me. I’m so thankful for those who have served … Good News: A Remembrance Day to RememberRead more
Good News: Feeling the Love
My Good News actually comes out of some recent bad news. I have a disease called … Good News: Feeling the LoveRead more
Good News: Love and Family
People wonder what it is like to have children who are considered non-verbal. Non-verbal doesn’t mean … Good News: Love and FamilyRead more
Good News: Another Kid in Cadets
Last week, our daughter joined cadets. I’m happy about this because I really believe in cadets … Good News: Another Kid in CadetsRead more
Good News: Feeling Thankful
As I write this, it is Thanksgiving Day. We are supposed to feel thankful on this … Good News: Feeling ThankfulRead more
Good News: Enjoying the Lincoln and Welland Regiment
I have now been able to put in a full month as the padre at the … Good News: Enjoying the Lincoln and Welland RegimentRead more
Good News: Overcoming Fear
Our daughter has a complicated relationship with Halloween. On one hand, it is her favourite day. … Good News: Overcoming FearRead more
Good News: Welcome Back BBQ
Yesterday at Queen Street Baptist Church we had our Welcome Back Sunday and barbecue. It went … Good News: Welcome Back BBQRead more
Good News: My Girl
My oldest daughter Abby had her seventeenth birthday. Unfortunately we didn’t see her on her birthday … Good News: My GirlRead more
Good News: Back in Uniform
I recently achieved one of my goals of getting back into military chaplaincy. I actually joined … Good News: Back in UniformRead more
Good News: A Promising Start
I recently posted an update of what is happening with my Doctor of Ministry thesis. This … Good News: A Promising StartRead more
Good News: Pastor Amanda
Yesterday was the last day of my vacation. Most pastors don’t attend their own church when … Good News: Pastor AmandaRead more
Good News: A Great Day at Church
I love my church. Queen Street Baptist Church is a great church community. I’m so thankful … Good News: A Great Day at ChurchRead more
Good News: Our Guitarist
Our son Justus just got back from a week at our local Baptist camp. One of … Good News: Our GuitaristRead more
Good News: Thankful For Cadets
Justus just got back from two weeks of camp with army cadets. He joined cadets last … Good News: Thankful For CadetsRead more
Good News: Praise in the Park
My Good News for this week is about the outdoor service Queen Street Baptist Church had … Good News: Praise in the ParkRead more
Good News: Dinner With Friends
Amanda and I don’t get enough time to spend with friends. But yesterday we had the … Good News: Dinner With FriendsRead more
Good News: Bye!
For many people, “bye” is a sad word. But my Good News for this week is … Good News: Bye!Read more
Good News: Visiting My Church
I just finished two weeks of vacation. I ended in a surprising way, by visiting my … Good News: Visiting My ChurchRead more
Good News: Amanda is Back!
My weekly Good News post is that Amanda is back from Lebanon. She just spent two … Good News: Amanda is Back!Read more
Good News: On Vacation!
As of this afternoon, I am officially on vacation for two weeks! I am excited about … Good News: On Vacation!Read more
Good News: I Have an Amazing Wife!
Today is Amanda’s birthday (I won’t tell you which one). The bad news is that I … Good News: I Have an Amazing Wife!Read more
Good News: Feeling Content
My Good News for this week is that I am simply happy with where I am … Good News: Feeling ContentRead more
Good News: Queen Street Baptist Church Anniversary
My Good News for this week is the amazing service we had at Queen Street Baptist … Good News: Queen Street Baptist Church AnniversaryRead more
Good News: The Lincoln and Welland Regiment
One of the goals that I have had is to get back into the army reserves, … Good News: The Lincoln and Welland RegimentRead more
Good News: Outreach Director
In January 2019, Amanda came on as the interim Outreach Director at Queen Street Baptist Church. … Good News: Outreach DirectorRead more
Good News: Mama Bear
When I think of Amanda as a mother, I think of the phrase “Mama Bear.” I … Good News: Mama BearRead more
Good News: The Last Step
A number of years ago, I released from the Canadian Armed Forces reserves in which I … Good News: The Last StepRead more
Good News: Faith Matters
Back when I was pastoring in Meaford, I was in the rotation to write a faith … Good News: Faith MattersRead more
Good News: Jesus is Alive
The purpose of my personal blog is to talk about things such as my family, my … Good News: Jesus is AliveRead more
Good News: Some Kid Time
One of the challenges of having two of our children live 1.5 hours away is that … Good News: Some Kid TimeRead more
Good News: Family Fun
We had an enjoyable couple of days visiting with family. As an only child, my only … Good News: Family FunRead more
Good News: Amanda’s First Placement
This morning at Queen Street Baptist Church, Amanda completed her first placement for field education for … Good News: Amanda’s First PlacementRead more
Good News: Town Hall Meeting at Church
Most people don’t get excited about meetings but we had an amazing meeting at church. It … Good News: Town Hall Meeting at ChurchRead more
Good News: Discovering Family
I recently signed up for Ancestry and did their DNA test. I have always been interested … Good News: Discovering FamilyRead more
Good News: A Good Week
I originally started doing Good News post as an attempt to focus on one good thing … Good News: A Good WeekRead more
Good News: Brock Christian Fellowship
I became a Christian while I was attending Brock University over twenty-five years ago. I soon … Good News: Brock Christian FellowshipRead more
Good News: The Wife is Back!
This has been a interesting week. Amanda was away for a week for her studies at … Good News: The Wife is Back!Read more
Good News: On Vacation
As of right now, I am on vacation. The great things is that it is not … Good News: On VacationRead more
Good News: Family Workout
Working out is something that is important to me, especially as I’m now in my 50s. … Good News: Family WorkoutRead more
Good News: A Pastor Who Cares
Our son Logan has started attending a church in the city where his group home is. … Good News: A Pastor Who CaresRead more
Good News: Saturday Night Worship
At Queen Street Baptist Church we have two worship services. One is our Sunday morning service, … Good News: Saturday Night WorshipRead more
Good News: Working With My Wife
The Outreach Director at Queen Street Baptist Church recently resigned. It is important for us to … Good News: Working With My WifeRead more
Good News: Thankful For Extended Family
My Good New shouldn’t be inspired by a funeral but it is. Yesterday was my Uncle … Good News: Thankful For Extended FamilyRead more
Good News: Youth Group
Queen Street Baptist Church is a fairly small church but one with a long history of … Good News: Youth GroupRead more
Good News: Got Inked!
I have been talking about getting a tattoo for years (here is post from four years … Good News: Got Inked!Read more
Good News: The Boy in Uniform
Justus joined army cadets at the beginning of September and it has really been going well. … Good News: The Boy in UniformRead more
Good News: My Student
I’m so proud of Amanda and her studies at McMaster Divinity College. I respect her for … Good News: My StudentRead more
Good News: The Big Birthday Happened
Last week, I blogged about my birthday party. Although my party was last Saturday, my actual … Good News: The Big Birthday HappenedRead more
Good News: The Best Party Ever
It has been many years since I had a birthday party. Until last night. My wife … Good News: The Best Party EverRead more
Good News: Thankful For Our Veterans
As I write this, it is not only Remembrance Day, it is also the 100th anniversary … Good News: Thankful For Our VeteransRead more
Good News: Logan at Church
I had a number of options to talk about for my weekly Good News post. I … Good News: Logan at ChurchRead more
Good News: Gandalf the Grey!
I love having pets. While I really enjoy my dog, I will confess that I am … Good News: Gandalf the Grey!Read more
Good News: Our Cadet!
When I was a kid I always wanted to be an army cadet. Unfortunately I never … Good News: Our Cadet!Read more
Good News: A Double Blessing at Church
I had a fantastic time at church this morning. And it was for two reasons. The … Good News: A Double Blessing at ChurchRead more
Good News: Thankful For Everything
Every day should be Thanksgiving and yet it is good that there is an actual Thanksgiving … Good News: Thankful For EverythingRead more
Good News: Ministering With My Wife
Amanda recently began her studies at McMaster Divinity College. A part of her requirements is doing … Good News: Ministering With My WifeRead more
Good News: How I Was Introduced to Tolkien
This past week was Tolkien Week. You may not even be aware that something like this … Good News: How I Was Introduced to TolkienRead more
Good News: My Wife in Seminary
Twenty-two years ago, I began my theological studies at McMaster Divinity College. And now my wife … Good News: My Wife in SeminaryRead more
Good News: Sweet Sixteen!
Although her birthday is not for a couple more days, we had the kids for a … Good News: Sweet Sixteen!Read more
Good News: Labour Day in Merritton
A big part of my childhood was going to the carnival in Merritton (a neighbourhood of … Good News: Labour Day in MerrittonRead more
Good News: Writing a Novel
I have written everything from biblical studies books to devotionals to scholarly journal articles to magazine … Good News: Writing a NovelRead more
Good News: “Go Away!”
How many parents think it is good news when their teenage daughter tells them to go … Good News: “Go Away!”Read more
Good News: Vacation Time
My Good News for this week is that of today I’m on vacation. It is nice … Good News: Vacation TimeRead more
Good News: A Relaxing Day
Each week I share a Good News post. Sometimes it is a big thing and sometimes … Good News: A Relaxing DayRead more
Good News: A Painful Reminder
That is a strange title. But this is what I mean. I have a disease called … Good News: A Painful ReminderRead more
Good News: Cirque du Soleil
Today we went to see Cirque du Soleil. This was my first time seeing them but Amanda … Good News: Cirque du SoleilRead more
Good News: A Really Great Day
It is difficult to predict what a day will be like but today turned out to … Good News: A Really Great DayRead more
Good News: Happy to Be Canadian
Today is Canada Day and it is a reminder that I’m thankful to be a Canadian. … Good News: Happy to Be CanadianRead more
Good News: Having a Ball
This weekend the girls were over at a friend’s house for a sleepover. That meant that … Good News: Having a BallRead more
Good News: An Exciting Morning at Church
By “exciting,” I don’t mean extra-lively music or extra-dynamic preaching. It was an exciting service at … Good News: An Exciting Morning at ChurchRead more
Good News: 185th Anniversary!
No that is not our wedding anniversary. Today we celebrated the 185th anniversary of Queen Street … Good News: 185th Anniversary!Read more
Good News: A Great Victoria Day Weekend
This past weekend was a lot of fun. After church we went up to visit Logan and … Good News: A Great Victoria Day WeekendRead more
Good News: Great Preaching at Church
I enjoy preaching but I also love listening to good preaching. And we had some great … Good News: Great Preaching at ChurchRead more
Good News: A Beautiful Day For a Walk
My Good News is that I took a walk to Tim Horton’s. How is that Good … Good News: A Beautiful Day For a WalkRead more
Good News: Feeling the Best in a Long Time
Long-time readers of my personal blog will know that I have had some health struggles over … Good News: Feeling the Best in a Long TimeRead more
Good News: Proud of Amanda
This past week, Amanda finished her first year at Brock University. It has not been without … Good News: Proud of AmandaRead more
Good News: Not a Typical Sunday
My Sundays usually follow a regular pattern. The morning is spent at church, likely followed by … Good News: Not a Typical SundayRead more
Good News: A Visit With the Kids
Today was our son Logan’s 17th birthday. I can’t believe how fast the years have gone … Good News: A Visit With the KidsRead more
Good News: I Love Easter
My Good News is that Easter is one of my favourite days. This is on a … Good News: I Love EasterRead more
Good News: Loving Our Church
A number of years ago, I though it would be neat if I could pastor at … Good News: Loving Our ChurchRead more
Good News: First Draft In
For the past number of years I have been working on my Doctor of Ministry degree … Good News: First Draft InRead more
Good News: Churches That Get It
As a pastor and a father of two children with special needs, I know that it … Good News: Churches That Get ItRead more