Category Archives: Friendship

The Chosen, Season 5 Episode 8

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

The highlight of this episode – maybe the highlight of the season for me – was the depiction of Jesus calling Thaddeus. As things go, reading the Bible alone, we know next to nothing about Thaddeus. He’s been much more … Continue reading →

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International Students

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

It’s been depressing to see the level of animosity directed at international students by the current administration. Having friends who were international students was one of the highlights of my college experience. The college I attended only had about a … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 3 Episode 6

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Pilate is talking to his wife about going out to meet with a friend. She claims he doesn’t have any friends. He counters that he has “useful contacts.” Do we take time to have friends who are more than “useful” … Continue reading →

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Jesus, (Not a) Friend of Sinners?

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Richard Heyduck

Though our experience in church might incline us to think so, this is not how Jesus operated. Jesus intentionally, strategically, and lovingly, spent time with sinners. If we’re going to walk in the way of Jesus, i.e., be Christians, we’ll need to do … Continue reading →

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Global Faith Forum

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Richard Heyduck

Last week I attended the Global Faith Forum in Keller, Texas. As a United Methodist, I’m part of a tradition that loves dialogue. We tend to be universalists, if not in theory, then in our ethos and our practice. We … Continue reading →

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Interesting People

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

In my line of work I get to meet many interesting people. Some of the most interesting over the years have been World War 2 veterans. My dad was a naval advisor in Korea back in the early 1970s. Since … Continue reading →

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Short term friendships

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

Back in my seminary days I did my supervised ministry at a nursing home in Lexington, Kentucky. In the course of a couple of years (I kept visiting there after my coursework was completed) I made many friends. Pearl was … Continue reading →

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