Although we only moved into our house almost exactly one year ago, we are moving again. … Amanda Has Done So Much Work!Read more
Good News
Finding My Muse
What I will share as my Good News post for the week will not be seen … Finding My MuseRead more
A Year as an Instructor
It was approximately one year ago that I had my last Sunday as a pastor at … A Year as an InstructorRead more
Thankful for So Much
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for people to give thanks. I have had times when I … Thankful for So MuchRead more
Another Batch of Chaplains Trained…
My job is to train military chaplains within the Canadian Armed Forces. I do that as … Another Batch of Chaplains Trained…Read more
A Birthday Lunch
On Saturday, we went to Kitchener to meet up with Logan and Abby for lunch. It … A Birthday LunchRead more
Another Trip Down Memory Lane
Yesterday, I preached at First Baptist Church, Meaford. This was a church where I had my … Another Trip Down Memory LaneRead more
Back to My Heavy Metal Roots
Picture an awkward teenager in grade nine during the early 1980s. I was trying to discover … Back to My Heavy Metal RootsRead more
Spiritual Development Retreat
I am fortunate to have a job that takes serious self-care and self-development. As a chaplain … Spiritual Development RetreatRead more
A Good Three Weeks
I just finished three weeks of summer leave. This was my first summer as a full-time … A Good Three WeeksRead more
A Family Weekend
Family means everything to me. Living a couple of hours away from much our family can … A Family WeekendRead more
And This is One of the Reasons Why We Moved Back to Ontario
Even a couple of years ago, I would have told people I had no desire to … And This is One of the Reasons Why We Moved Back to OntarioRead more
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Since moving to Wasaga Beach, one of the things that we have been looking forward to … A Trip Down Memory LaneRead more
Enjoying the Beach
When I tell people that we now live in Wasaga Beach, I get a certain reaction. … Enjoying the BeachRead more
Faith is Graduated!
There was no difficulty in coming up with a Good News post this week. Our youngest, … Faith is Graduated!Read more
I Still Have Opportunities to Preach
It has been about eight months since I have been a pastor of a church. While … I Still Have Opportunities to PreachRead more
A Visit From Friends
It has been about eight months since we moved from Brookfield, Nova Scotia. Those four years … A Visit From FriendsRead more
Hanging With Baptist Chaplains
When I joined as a chaplain, there were three groups that needed to agree on me. … Hanging With Baptist ChaplainsRead more
Seeing Chaplains Graduate
My job is instructing chaplain candidates at Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre. I teach a … Seeing Chaplains GraduateRead more
The Kids Are One Year Older
The fact that some of our children have had birthdays in recent months is not all … The Kids Are One Year OlderRead more
The Selling of the Cottage
If you look back on my Good News posts, you will see a number of posts … The Selling of the CottageRead more
Wedding Celebrations
We have not attended a wedding in a number of years. So it was great to … Wedding CelebrationsRead more
Feeling Hopeful
I try on (most) Mondays to share some Good News post, an item for which I … Feeling HopefulRead more
Back to Teaching
As you probably know, I am an instructor at the Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre. … Back to TeachingRead more
Seeing Logan and Abby
Moving to Nova Scotia, as great as it was, came with a cost and that was … Seeing Logan and AbbyRead more
My First Draft is Done
I have been writing a book for a couple of years. Unfortunately, life gets busy and … My First Draft is DoneRead more
A Date at the Movies
Amanda and I went to the theatre to see a movie. That is actually a big … A Date at the MoviesRead more
Thankful For All of the Support and Prayers
As some of you may know, we had a health issue in our family last week. … Thankful For All of the Support and PrayersRead more
Sun and Neighbours
This has felt like a long winter. The snow has piled up and people in our … Sun and NeighboursRead more
Enjoying the Longer Days
People often complain about long days and there is a place for that. However, when I … Enjoying the Longer DaysRead more
Another Course Done…
You may remember me saying some time ago that I was done all my chaplain courses … Another Course Done…Read more
A Little ComicCon…
Yesterday, I took Emma and Faith to small ComicCon in Angus, not far from where we … A Little ComicCon…Read more
Did I Mention I Love My Job?
I have only been at my new job for a few months but I can say … Did I Mention I Love My Job?Read more
Sharing My Dad Jokes
For many people who know me, probably the first thing that they think of are my … Sharing My Dad JokesRead more
Back in Class
As you probably know, I have started a new job as an instructor at the Canadian … Back in ClassRead more
Energizing Writing
This weekend I took some time to write and I had the same reaction I always … Energizing WritingRead more
A New Year of New Possibilities
For my weekly Good News posts, Usually share something specific that has recently happened that I … A New Year of New PossibilitiesRead more
Christmas With Family
Although we had a quiet Christmas Day, with just us and three of the kids, we … Christmas With FamilyRead more
On Christmas Break
At the time I am writing this, it is almost Christmas. I have been a pastor … On Christmas BreakRead more
Proud of Our Kids
As I think about our move back to Ontario, I am amazed at how well our … Proud of Our KidsRead more
First Course Down
A month ago, I began as a permanent instructor at the Canadian Forces Chaplain School and … First Course DownRead more
Loving My Job
It has now been three weeks that I have been officially in my position at the … Loving My JobRead more
Getting to the Chapel
The recent changes in our life are not just about a switch of occupations from being … Getting to the ChapelRead more
Moved to Wasaga Beach!
For the last number of months, we have been wrestling with where we were going to … Moved to Wasaga Beach!Read more
Things Are Coming Together
Our family is in a time of tremendous transition. We are both moving back to Ontario … Things Are Coming TogetherRead more
And So Teaching Begins…
As I have been sharing, I have taken on a new position as a permanent instructor … And So Teaching Begins…Read more
Saying Goodbye…
This past week has been a difficult and yet encouraging week. It has been a time … Saying Goodbye…Read more
A General Feeling of Thankfulness
Today is the Canadian Thanksgiving and it is also the day I share a Good News … A General Feeling of ThankfulnessRead more
Moving Ahead
This is a hectic time for the Bedard family. I will soon be teaching at the … Moving AheadRead more
Another Course Completed
As I recently announced, I will soon begin a new position as a permanent instructor at … Another Course CompletedRead more
A Huge Change For Us
My Good News post for this week is big news for our family. It is also … A Huge Change For UsRead more
Back to Training
One of my roles is that of military chaplaincy. I am privileged to be able to … Back to TrainingRead more
Relaxing With a Book
What does one do on a holiday? Many would look to do a special outing. But … Relaxing With a BookRead more
Purging My Library
My Good News post for this week is a rather odd one. It is about my … Purging My LibraryRead more
Churches Joining Together
I pastor in a small village that includes only two churches. We have had a number … Churches Joining TogetherRead more
Returning to the Ring
No, I am not entering the boxing ring. I am returning to a different kind of … Returning to the RingRead more
More Time With Chaplains
One of the things that I enjoy about living in the Maritimes is that the army … More Time With ChaplainsRead more
Listening to the Music
Each Monday I share something that I am thankful for, some piece of Good News. Sometimes … Listening to the MusicRead more
I’m Back!
After almost six weeks at CFB Borden, teaching at the Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre, … I’m Back!Read more
Encouraging People in My Life
For my Good News post, I often share something good that has happened that I am … Encouraging People in My LifeRead more
Graduation Day!
I am proud of all of my children. I love them for who they are and … Graduation Day!Read more
Enjoying Time With Chaplains
I have shared that I have been teaching at the Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre. … Enjoying Time With ChaplainsRead more
I Love My Children!
I love all five of my children and I am extremely proud of every one of … I Love My Children!Read more
Classes Have Started
While I arrived a week ago, today was the first day of teaching classes at the … Classes Have StartedRead more
Teaching at the Chaplain School
I have been a military chaplain for thirteen years. For much of that time, I have … Teaching at the Chaplain SchoolRead more
Bedards Inked
I got my first tattoo when I turned fifty. I have since come to enjoyed tattoos … Bedards InkedRead more
Put Up Your Dukes
No, I did not get into a fight. But I did go and see a fight. … Put Up Your DukesRead more
Amanda is an Amazing Mother
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. On such a day, I was drawn to reflections on Amanda. We … Amanda is an Amazing MotherRead more
Classic Troubadours Live
Amanda and I have not had much chance to get away for some time. I was … Classic Troubadours LiveRead more
Time With My Units
For the past thirteen years, I have been a reserve chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces. … Time With My UnitsRead more
Not Regretting Nova Scotia
We have been living in Nova Scotia for over three years now. Having grown up and … Not Regretting Nova ScotiaRead more
The Birthday Month
We have five children. Three of those five children have birthdays in April. This is a … The Birthday MonthRead more
Sew What?
When I think of the positive things happening in my life, it is natural for me … Sew What?Read more
Growing With Podcasts
I often find myself on long drives. Some people hate long drives but I actually enjoy … Growing With PodcastsRead more
Hints of Spring
I do not like winter. Not even a little. I eagerly anticipate spring. The past few … Hints of SpringRead more
Having a Blast
What does quality time with family look like? This past Saturday, it was going to a … Having a BlastRead more
Over Three Years in Nova Scotia
It was in January of 2022 that we arrived in Nova Scotia. It was one of … Over Three Years in Nova ScotiaRead more
I Am Thankful For My Family
Each week, I share something I am thankful for or some experience that I recognize as … I Am Thankful For My FamilyRead more
Twenty-Five Years!
It was in St. Catharines, Ontario. I arrived at Central Gospel Temple after a bad snowstorm … Twenty-Five Years!Read more
Proud of Justus
Each week, I share something good that has happened, something for which I am thankful. This … Proud of JustusRead more
Teaching Chaplains
Two of my greatest interests are military chaplaincy and teaching. If you have followed my blog … Teaching ChaplainsRead more
An Unexpected Party
Two weeks ago when Amanda had her stroke, I did not know what life would look … An Unexpected PartyRead more
On the Road to Recovery
The best news we received this past week was that Amanda was coming home. After almost … On the Road to RecoveryRead more
Thankful for Support and Improvement
Saturday was a pretty scary day. As Amanda was beginning to prepare dinner, she seemed off. … Thankful for Support and ImprovementRead more
Good News: A New Year
My Good News post this week is simply that I am trying to start this new … Good News: A New YearRead more
Good News: A Better Year
As I write my final Good News post for 2024, my focus is not on one … Good News: A Better YearRead more
Good News: Appreciating Our Kids
As I write this, it is only a couple of days before Christmas. Christmas is a … Good News: Appreciating Our KidsRead more
Good News: Fun With Pickle Ball
For the last couple of years, I have heard a lot about something called “pickle ball” … Good News: Fun With Pickle BallRead more
Good News: Soldier Appreciation
One of the things that happen in army units at this time of year is the … Good News: Soldier AppreciationRead more
Good News: Amanda and the Kids
While we love living in Nova Scotia, the hardest thing about our move here was that … Good News: Amanda and the KidsRead more
Good News: Enjoying the Bluesky
Here in Nova Scotia, we have had nothing but cloudy days and rain for some time. … Good News: Enjoying the BlueskyRead 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: Remembrance Day
Today is Remembrance Day, a day that has always been important to me. I have observed … Good News: Remembrance DayRead more
Good News: Having a Good Day
Just over a decade ago, I began to habit of sharing first a daily and then … Good News: Having a Good DayRead more
Good News: The Little Things
Each week I share some sort of Good News as my personal discipline of developing a … Good News: The Little ThingsRead more
Good News: Being Thankful
It is always easy to recognize the things that you wish were different. There are regrets … Good News: Being ThankfulRead more
Good News: A Great Weekend
I enjoy my work as a reserve army chaplain. It allows me to keep my pastoral … Good News: A Great WeekendRead more
Good News: Combined Service
I enjoy church. As much as I enjoy worshiping with my home church, Brookfield Baptist Church, … Good News: Combined ServiceRead more
Good News: Words of Encouragement
My Good News this week is that I have people in my life that encourage me. … Good News: Words of EncouragementRead more
Good News: Family by the Fire
My Good News this week is that I finally had the opportunity to have a bonfire. … Good News: Family by the FireRead more