It was in St. Catharines, Ontario. I arrived at Central Gospel Temple after a bad snowstorm … Twenty-Five Years!Read more
Amanda Bedard
An Unexpected Party
Two weeks ago when Amanda had her stroke, I did not know what life would look … An Unexpected PartyRead more
Good News: Church Anniversary
Yesterday, Brookfield Baptist Church celebrated their 162nd anniversary. It is amazing to think that BBC has … Good News: Church AnniversaryRead more
Good News: Grateful for Amanda as a Mother
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Of course it made me think of my own mother, who was … Good News: Grateful for Amanda as a MotherRead more
Good News: Twenty-Four Years
Today is the twenty-fourth anniversary of when Amanda and I got married. Hard to imagine that … Good News: Twenty-Four YearsRead more
Good News: The Return of My Co-Pastor
For the past number of months, my wife Amanda has been on leave from Brookfield Baptist … Good News: The Return of My Co-PastorRead more
Good News: Pastor Amanda Returns
One of the best decisions Amanda and I have made was to co-pastor. This has been … Good News: Pastor Amanda ReturnsRead more
Good News: There and Back Again
My Good News is good but also contains a lot of sorrow. My wife Amanda travelled … Good News: There and Back AgainRead more
Good News: 23 Years of Marriage
Yesterday was the 23rd anniversary of when Amanda and I got married. Much has happened since … Good News: 23 Years of MarriageRead more
Good News: One Year at Brookfield Baptist Church
In two days, Amanda and I will have been co-pastors at Brookfield Baptist Church for one … Good News: One Year at Brookfield Baptist ChurchRead more
Good News: Once Again to the Rescue
My Good News this week is something that has happened a little too often lately. Sunday … Good News: Once Again to the RescueRead more
Good News: Thankful For My Co-Pastor
I have now entered the second week of my chaplain course at CFB Borden. It has … Good News: Thankful For My Co-PastorRead more
Good News: Inducted at Brookfield Baptist Church
Last night we had the induction service for Amanda and I at Brookfield Baptist Church. For … Good News: Inducted at Brookfield Baptist ChurchRead more
Good News: Amanda Bedard, MTS
I have been privileged to witness the way God has been working in Amanda’s life and … Good News: Amanda Bedard, MTSRead more
Good News: Amanda’s First Sermon at Brookfield
Amanda and I have been co-pastoring at Brookfield Baptist Church for a month now. We have … Good News: Amanda’s First Sermon at BrookfieldRead more
Good News: Proud of Pastor Amanda
This has been a time of great transition for our family. One of the big changes … Good News: Proud of Pastor AmandaRead more
Good News: A Great Mother
My Good News is easy this week. I am so thankful for Amanda as the mother … Good News: A Great MotherRead more
Good News: Amanda’s New Adventure
For the past two years, I have been able to work with my wife Amanda at … Good News: Amanda’s New AdventureRead more
Good News: My Co-Pastor
One of the best things about my experience at Queen Street Baptist Church is that I … Good News: My Co-PastorRead more
I Love My Wife!
I need to publicly say that I love my wife! Amanda is an amazing woman and … I Love My Wife!Read 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: I Love My Wife
As I write this, we are just a couple of days away from Amanda and my … Good News: I Love My WifeRead 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Amanda is Recovering Well
My wife Amanda had surgery on Friday. The surgery she had was a gastric bypass, which … Good News: Amanda is Recovering WellRead more
Good News: Blessed With a Great Wife
I have been experiencing a flare in my sarcoidosis in recent months. A month or so … Good News: Blessed With a Great WifeRead more
Good News: Proud of My School Girl
This spring and summer has been busy for our household. But I say this as good … Good News: Proud of My School GirlRead more
Good News: My Wife is an Amazing Mother
My tendency on Mother’s Day is to focus on how much I miss my own mother, … Good News: My Wife is an Amazing MotherRead more
Good News: 17 Years!
Today is Amanda and my 17th wedding anniversary. Seventeen years ago on this day we were … Good News: 17 Years!Read more
Confessions of an Autism Mom
I am so thankful for my wife and the way she is able to put into … Confessions of an Autism MomRead more
Good News: Queen Street Induction
I had a wonderful time tonight at my induction service at Queen Street Baptist Church. An … Good News: Queen Street InductionRead more
Prayer and Fasting | Ramblings about faith, hope and love
This Monday, December 8th, I will be doing something I’ve never actually done before. I will … Prayer and Fasting | Ramblings about faith, hope and loveRead more
Advent Reflections. | Ramblings about faith, hope and love
This Sunday is the first of the advent season. Growing up in the Pentecostal church, this … Advent Reflections. | Ramblings about faith, hope and loveRead more
Looking After Yourself | Ramblings about faith, hope and love
I am very blessed with the people in my life. People who remind me to check … Looking After Yourself | Ramblings about faith, hope and loveRead more
Ramblings of a Mother
One of the best bloggers I know is my wife, Amanda Bedard. She blogs over at … Ramblings of a MotherRead more
A Preacher in Our Midst
Today, Amanda preached at First Baptist Church Welland. It was a wonderful way to celebrate Mother’s … A Preacher in Our MidstRead more