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

Demonizing the Enemy?

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Richard Heyduck

One my sources for analysis of world events is The Belmont Club blog by Wretchard. I’m not sure what to do with today’s post on the will for victory. Discussing the point that the West (including Israel) have the technology … Continue reading →

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Passive Sin

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Richard Heyduck

I’ve been leading a study of Romans for a little over a year now (we’ve made it about half way through the eighth chapter). Reading Romans 4 pretty closely made me wonder. For years I’ve read the chapter as simply … Continue reading →

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Study Questions on Romans 8:9-17

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Richard Heyduck

Since I had a graveside service at the same time as my morning bible study today, I left some questions with the group so they could make some progress until I returned. Here are the questions. Perhaps someone will find … Continue reading →

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John Maxwell, The 360 Degree Leader

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Richard Heyduck

If you are a leader in an organization, you should read this book. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a leader at the bottom or the top – or even if you’re so far down you’re just a leader wanna-be. After … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Method

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Richard Heyduck

I’m an academic introvert by nature. I love to learn and would be happy off by myself reading. At the same time, I have a call to ministry. My greatest gifts are in teaching and preaching. I’ve learned that teaching … Continue reading →

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Trouble?

Posted on July 30, 2006 by Richard Heyduck

I had a few moments to spare this evening so I decided to check out the UM News site. I found a link to Annual Conference reports. Curious about what’s happening elsewhere I decided to read a few. The last … Continue reading →

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Back from Camp

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Richard Heyduck

I’m just back from my annual pilgimage to church camp. The past couple of times I’ve been I’ve worked Senior High camp. I first went to camp at Lakeview in winter 1978. It was a “Midwinter” weekend event. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Preaching at the Old Home Church

Posted on July 13, 2006 by Richard Heyduck

When people ask me where I’m from I have two standard answers. The first is, “Around.” Since my dad was in the Navy (an itinerant profession) while I was growing up and I am in an itinerant profession, moving is … Continue reading →

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Rating Hotels

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Richard Heyduck

We’re just back from our vacation trip to a family reunion in Illinois. Along the way we stayed at several hotels. Here are some comments on them: 1. The Super 8 in Geneseo, Illinois offered us a nice, spacious room. … Continue reading →

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An Eye for an Eye

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Richard Heyduck

A week ago Hamas captured Israeli Corporal Gilad Shalit. Now the Israelis are saying they’ll assassinate the Palestinian Prime Minister if Shalit is not returned unharmed. We moderns look at the OT “Eye for an Eye” and think “How barbaric!” … Continue reading →

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