Author Archives: Richard Heyduck

We took Paul out to Applebees for his birthday today (my first visit to an Applebees since I got sick after eating at one a couple of years ago). I stil like Chilis much better, but Chilis hasn’t gotten smart … Continue reading →

It’s hard to tell where celebrity Christians are coming from. Sometimes they seem to be all talk, no action. Sometimes all action, no (clearly Christian) talk. Biblically, one would expect both. In World Magazine (thanks to Locusts & Honey for … Continue reading →

Sometimes we’re so deep in the forest, with so many individual trees up close and personal, that we can’t discern the shape or condition of the whole. That’s where statistics come in. New York Times columnist David Brooks points out … Continue reading →

As part of the Central Texas Conference’s Young Adult Ministries Task Force, I was charged to write the chapter for our workbook on “reclaiming theology.” It is our contention that young adults do not want a church that pretends not … Continue reading →

Today I attended a workshop on evangelism and church growth sponsored by the Texas Annual Conference Division of Evangelism and committee on small churches. Dr. George Hunter, professor of Evangelism and Church Growth was the speaker. He’s written piles of … Continue reading →

Sandra “Beth” Geisel is merely the latest in a growing line. Another woman, Dawn Reiser, was convicted today in Fort Worth of similar indiscretions. Female teachers caught, accused, and convicted of sexual misbehavior with their male students. It has been … Continue reading →

In traditional churches it is common to think that everyone should be in on the decision making. The church is a democracy, and all people should be heard. If it’s not practical for all to be heard, then at least … Continue reading →

I preached on overcoming regret today. We have a tendency to ask “What if?” looking back in our lives. This too often results only in regret or despair. Looking at the characters of King Saul, Judas Iscariot, Peter and Jesus, … Continue reading →

I took the kids to see Sky High, the new Disney movie this afternoon. It was light, fun, family entertainment. Though the plot was fairly predictable, the characters seemed to enjoy themselves. As usual, the villians took themselves too seriously, … Continue reading →

A conversation today got me thinking again (I’ve been told that is dangerous business). We were discussing fleshing out Matthew 6:33: 33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as … Continue reading →