by Daniel Beaudoin | Oct 10, 2022 | Bishop's Writings
“Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children, another generation” (Joel 1:3). One of the best ways to engage folks is through the art of story. “Once upon a time…” “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” “A sower went...
by Daniel Beaudoin | Oct 3, 2022 | Bishop's Writings
“He said to me, “Mortal, all my words that I shall speak to you receive in your heart and hear with your ears;” (Ezekiel 3:10). In Ezekiel chapter 3, we read about Ezekiel’s call by God to serve as a prophet. This call involves speaking hard words that the people of...
by Daniel Beaudoin | Sep 27, 2022 | Bishop's Writings
“For surely, I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). Yesterday we finished the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah. We began reading Jeremiah on August 5, and let’s be honest,...
by Daniel Beaudoin | Sep 13, 2022 | Bishop's Writings
“For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate” (Luke 15:24). Prodigal Son Parable painting by Bertram Poole I love reading the Gospel of Luke chapter 15, which includes the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke...
by Daniel Beaudoin | Aug 24, 2022 | Bishop's Writings
“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long” (Psalm 25:4-5) Our neighbor was out early this morning, standing with his two young children as they waited...