Author Archives: Richard Heyduck

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About Richard Heyduck

Pastor of Hardy Memorial Methodist Church, a Global Methodist Congregation. PhD Fuller Seminary MDiv Asbury Seminary BA Southwestern University

The Chosen, Season 4 Episode 6

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

I watched this episode of The Chosen last night. Here are a few thoughts and questions: The events depicted in this episode are mostly drawn from John 10. There is a strong sense that time is running out. Jesus feels … Continue reading →

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Flowers of the Field

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

““And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If … Continue reading →

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Little Flowers

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Richard Heyduck
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The Power of Character

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

In his The Scandal of the Kingdom, Dallas Willard writes: People can do good things and appear to be very good, but when opportunity arises, they may do whatever it takes to get what they want, even if they have … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention?

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the voices shouting for your attention? If it’s not a politician, it’s an “influencer” – or maybe that “helpful” device you carry around.

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Turtle Party

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Lots of turtles out at the park today.

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San Jacinto, a While Back

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

At the base of the San Jacinto Monument, many years ago

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Walking Cameron Park in Waco

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Richard Heyduck
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Abraham in the Negative World

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Continuing a review of Billy Abraham’s Divine Agency and Divine Action: Systematic Theology, v.3, there is a passage that touches on phenomena Aaron Renn interprets in his recently popular book, Life in the Negative World. We stand currently at a … Continue reading →

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Strange Peaches

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Richard Heyduck
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