Category Archives: Jesus

Fight, Flight or Engage – 2

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Richard Heyduck

But not everyone has been adequately tutored by Mr. Locke, not even all Christians – not even all American Christians. Some dare to question Locke when he speaks of toleration as “the chief characteristic mark of the true Church.” Others … Continue reading →

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Getting to Philippians 4

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Richard Heyduck

Have you ever noticed what Paul said in Philippians 4? We find him saying things like: Rejoice in the Lord always; Again, I say, rejoice! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. My God shall supply all … Continue reading →

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When Things Go Wrong

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Richard Heyduck

Some people are optimists. They’re the folks who always expect good thing to happen. They see a silver lining in even the darkest days. Some people are pessimists. Like Eeyore, Winnie the Pooh’s friend, they expect disaster right around the … Continue reading →

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Our Audience

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

Eric Bryant asks, “Has listening to church attenders led to the decline of the church?” Declining churches, in his experience, focus on the people they already have. What do they want? How can we keep them happy? Innovative churches, on … Continue reading →

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WYSIWYG?

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

Check out the picture at Bad Astronomy. What do you think of it? Do you see the blue and green spirals? Did you read the explanation that both spirals are really the same color – that our senses are deceived … Continue reading →

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Dark Knight thoughts

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Richard Heyduck

If you haven’t seen the movie, and don’t want any hints of what happens, don’t read any further. I saw the movie yesterday with my two oldest children. Here are a few thoughts: At the end, Batman was reckoned a … Continue reading →

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Slippery Jesus

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Richard Heyduck

We who delve into the bible and lead congregations… Yes, it appears possible to do the one and not the other: One can delve into the bible purely for personal benefit, or one can lead congregations and ignore the bible. … Continue reading →

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