Category Archives: Spirituality

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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Addiction

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Richard Heyduck

Since addiction is in the news today, I thought it wouldn’t hurt to implicate myself. I’ve given up an addiction for Lent. Before I gave it up, I knew it was something I did just about every day. It’s an … Continue reading →

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What Kind?

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Richard Heyduck

Bishop Will Willimon passes along some good questions from Lloyd John Ogilvie: What sort of people does Christ want to deploy in the world? What sort of church do we need to produce those people? What sort of leaders do … Continue reading →

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Perfection avoided

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Richard Heyduck

Have you ever noticed easily some instances of the Perfect are shattered? Since it’s already January second, it’s already too late for me to have a record of blogging everyday of the year. I can blog for the next 365 … Continue reading →

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Asking Questions

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

From ancient times, theologians have had a motto, “Faith seeking understanding.” As followers of Jesus we don’t start from doubt or from skepticism. We don’t even start from a position of knowing nothing, from a blank slate. We start from … Continue reading →

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Letter to a Pilgrim

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

One of the phrases I’ve heard all my life is “If you want it done right, do it yourself.” I’ve seen the truth of it in much of my life. What amazes me is that God doesn’t think that way. … Continue reading →

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A Dry Brook

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

Today’s a normal Wednesday – prayer meeting & bible study in the morning (along with the requisite preparation), Rotary at noon, later picking up HRH at school, then cooking dinner since my wife will be running the church children’s program … Continue reading →

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How’s Your Love Life?

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

The bible tells us that “we love because he first loved us.” While it is common to summarize the Old Testament as presenting a God of judgment and the New Testament as a God of love, such a characterization is … Continue reading →

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Listening to John Ortberg

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

The last workshop I went to at the Renovare Conference in San Antonio this past week was a conversation with John Ortberg. I first heard of Ortberg when he was on staff at Willowcreek church. He’s now served as pastor … Continue reading →

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What does it take to Grow a Great Church?

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Richard Heyduck

Many things have been suggested over the years. Here’s my list – these are the things I pray for: The Manifest Presence of God. The bible tells us God is omnipresent (everywhere). We believe God is with us every time … Continue reading →

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