Author Archives: Rick Wadholm

You Are the Light of the World

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

Listening to audiobook of “Cost of Discipleship” by Bonhoeffer, reminds me why I appreciate his work so much. A particular quote (taken from the Touchstone 1995 edition; pg. 117) that struck me the other day was this one on Matthew … Continue reading →

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What About Bob?

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

My younger brother Bob has just finished his second Masters (Information Systems Technology).  He earned this one at the University of Indiana Bloomington and up until recently I was unable to comprehend just what it was he was studying, but then … Continue reading →

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Pentecostals in the Middle

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

I continue to struggle with a pentecostalism that is given to one of two extremes: unthinking emotionalism with zeal and an anything-goes stodgy critical liberalism. While the former is the more traditional manner among pentecostals, the latter is apparently more typically … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 4-5 – Playing God Against Jerusalem

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

4:1-3 – Why the illustrated sermon? Or is it far more than an illustrated sermon? Does this prophetic play act (“sign-acts” Block NICOT 164-167) effect what is dramatized? Why does Ezekiel make a model of Jerusalem and then lay siege … Continue reading →

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When the "Cost of Discipleship" is Free

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

I just received notification (and immediately downloaded) the latest freeby audio book from christianaudio.com….Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s “Cost of Discipleship” (which just happens to be one of the greatest reads of ALL time in my humble opinion :-).  So if you are … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 2-3 – The Calling of the Son of Man

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

2:1 – Why should Ezekiel have to stand in order to listen to the LORD? It would seem to be because his calling is to action. Why is he called “son of man” (ben ‘adam)? It is to emphasize his … Continue reading →

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The KNP ("corner"): Reflections Related to Ruth 3.9

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

(NAS) “He said, ‘Who are you?’ And she answered, ‘I am Ruth your maid. So spread your covering over your maid, for you are a close relative.’”(NET) “He said, ‘Who are you?’ She replied, ‘I am Ruth, your servant. Marry … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 1 – The Calling and Vision

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

Yahweh is by definition a God who acts…. Indeed, this collection of prophecies leaves the impression that when Yahweh acts in judgment against his people it is not primarily to punish them but that they and the world might know … Continue reading →

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Ode to Artie

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

Gone is the story-teller,Norse twinkle in his eyes;The teller of talestales of things long gone by. He told of last mob-hanging,of farming and fishing,when young journeyed westwhy new mothers “face south”with such skillful weavingwe were oft’ blessed. He spoke with a wry … Continue reading →

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2 Kings 23:30-25:30 – The End is Near or A Glimmer of Hope

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

23:31 – Jehoahaz – son of Josiah. He reigned for 3 months (609 BC) over Judah and did evil in the sight of the LORD. He surrendered to Pharaoh Neco and was taken to Egypt in chains and Neco placed … Continue reading →

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