Monthly Archives: March 2025

The Trend toward Finding Christianity “Useful”

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

As a preacher, I’m often encouraged to preach “relevant” messages. When I look at those who subscribe to the ethos of “relevance” I see messages based on wisdom. Surely people do need wisdom: wisdom on how to have a marriage, … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 Episode 8

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Last night we watched the “season ending cliffhanger” of season 4. Well, if you know the story in the Gospels you know that once Jesus has mounted his donkey and the crowds have their palm branches in hand, it’s time … Continue reading →

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Caterpillar

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Richard Heyduck
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The Chosen, Season 4 Episode 7

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

We watched this episode last week. Here are my thoughts and questions. The news of Lazarus’s death comes immediately on the heels of Jesus and his disciples being stoned and run out of Jerusalem. They’re still operating on adrenaline. The … Continue reading →

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Good Morning!

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Richard Heyduck
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Recognizing that People Are Complex

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

In his book, What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice? Skye Jetani has a helpful comment about how we often have too simple a view of the people around us: “Just as we are each more than the worst thing … Continue reading →

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Looking Up at the Park

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Richard Heyduck
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Crab Apple Blossoms

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Richard Heyduck
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Sun Shiny Woods

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Richard Heyduck
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Gambling Culture

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Arnold Kling looks at how our culture has gone wild over gambling. He doesn’t see a happy end. Here’s the last reason he gives for our compulsion. Check his post to see the rest. A final reason that gambling has … Continue reading →

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