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

Habituation

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

In their book Look Again, Sharot & Sunstein write: The principle is simple: when something surprising or unexpected happens, your brain will respond strongly. But when everything is predictable, your brain will respond less, and sometimes not at all. Like … Continue reading →

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The Right and Wrong Questions About Neighbors

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Dallas Willard in The Scandal of the Kingdom: The question, “Who is my neighbor?” is the wrong question because there’s no end to the way it can be debated and discussed. The kingdom question is, “To whom will you be … Continue reading →

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Humility in Prayer

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Dallas Willard, in The Scandal of the Kingdom: Humility is one of the main ingredients in prayer because humility shows dependence on God. When we’re not praying, it can be because we have more confidence in ourselves than in God, … Continue reading →

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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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