Category Archives: Wisdom

Thinking about BLS Statistical Reports

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

BLS reporting has been in the news lately. I only took one statistics class in college, so I recognize my limitations. Nonetheless, I have some “meta” questions: Are “good” statistical reports ones that clearly “show my team’s policy to be … Continue reading →

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Variation in Populations

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Each one of us is susceptible to a variety of ways of categorization/inclusion in various populations. There is commonly variation within every population when it comes to some characteristic. Consider the variation of “height” within the population of “10 year … Continue reading →

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Review of Didn’t See It Coming

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Richard Heyduck

I came to Didn’t See It Coming as a regular reader of Carey Nieuwhof’s blog. I’ve listened to his podcast since the beginning. I’ve found his work helpful and insightful for my role as a pastor and Christian leader. Though … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Preaching Do We Need?

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Richard Heyduck

I’ve read/heard many admonitions over the years to keep sermons practical. People are having trouble in their marriages, in raising their kids, in dealing with work: they need wisdom. Now this is doubtless true. In a relativistic age ruled by … Continue reading →

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