Author Archives: Rick Wadholm

Neighbors Knocking in the Night

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

This morning Jenn and I were awakened at a quarter to 5 by our doorbell ringing again and again. I quickly (or as quickly as someone with only half their wits about them stumbling in the dark towards the door … Continue reading →

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When God Throws Poo

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

Last week during my devotional reading I came across this statement in Nahum: Behold, I am against you, declares the LORD of hosts, and will lift up your skirts over your face; and I will make nations look at your … Continue reading →

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A letter to the Assemblies from beyond the grave

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

(The following was an assignment for a class I took last year that I found fun to do. We were to write a letter from Dietrich Bonhoeffer to our church fellowship/denomination using only Scripture and Bonhoeffer’s Ethics. If you have … Continue reading →

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Myth and Meaning (That Won't Last?)

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

N.T.Wright has made a brief video over at Biologos where he discusses “myth” in relation to Genesis 1-3.  He (as many others I’ve read) suggest that “myth” is a perfectly acceptable term referring to something which is true even if not … Continue reading →

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Remember Me…

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

As I was reading Pope Benedict XVI’s Jesus of Nazareth (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2007) today I was struck by several comments made in regard to “remembering” (specifically in reference to John’s Gospel account) and how they might relate to … Continue reading →

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The Christian Doctrine of God: One Being Three Persons

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

Anyone wishing to come to grips with the complexities of the doctrine of God would do well to read this magisterial volume by T. F. Torrance. His writing style is dense and his theological reflection truly mature. He argues from … Continue reading →

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Books of 2009/2010

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions…and reflecting on the previous year…I thought I’d share some of my most memorable book reads of 2009 (most of the books I’ve read just aren’t nearly so memorable and some are downright BORING … Continue reading →

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Year in Review

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

2009 was a particularly memorable year for me. The following is not really arranged in any particular order (other than how things come to mind for me): I broke my first bone EVER — it was my nose (and I … Continue reading →

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2 Kings 22-23:30 – Josiah – Is There Still Hope?

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

22:1 – Josiah – son of Amon. He reigned for 31 years (640-609BC) over Judah doing what was right in the sight of the LORD as David had done – he was the ideal king (Deut.17:20) and fulfilled the prophecy … Continue reading →

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S*E*X and the Image of God

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

I just recently finished a wonderful book I received for review (it was outside of my normal reading which doesn’t tend to be nearly so ‘practical’ :-).  Gerald Hiestand, Adult Ministries pastor at Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows, IL, … Continue reading →

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