Author Archives: Rick Wadholm

Reflections on the Beatitudes

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

I was reflecting on the beatitudes (while reading several books that dealt with this subject) and had the realization that the truer characteristics Christ describes of His followers are in fact  demonstrated less by their action and more by their reaction. Blessed are … Continue reading →

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The Grounds of Faith

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

I read a wonderful quote in a book I’m almost through by Mark Batterson (pastor of National Community Church) “Wild Good Chase: Reclaim the Adventure of Pursuing God” (2008: pg. 79): Faith is not logical. But it isn’t illogical either. … Continue reading →

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Al Mohler

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

I just listened to an amazing 2 part message by Al Mohler (President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary). He is both humorous and punchy! One might say prophetic to the Church, calling us to return to the Lord. His proposal … Continue reading →

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The Hidden God Made Known

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

St. Basil the Great (one of the Cappadocian Fathers in his wonderful little book “On the Holy Spirit – ‘De Spiritu Sancto’) wisely wrote, “We confess that we know what is knowable of God and yet what we know reaches … Continue reading →

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Word/s of Life?

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

“Simon Peter replied, ‘Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life.’ (John 6:68 – NLT). This was Peter’s reply after many had left from following Jesus. Were they offended by Jesus’ statements about eating … Continue reading →

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The Glory of the LORD and His Torah

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

I just listened to one of the most amazing defenses of Mosaic authorship of the book of Deuteronomy that I’ve ever encountered which was a lecture (about 50 minutes long) delivered to the faculty of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary on … Continue reading →

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Happy Ramadan

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

Today begins the Islamic month of Ramadan where Muslims the world over will be fasting. I have participated in Ramadan for 16 years now, but as a Christian. I don’t participate in order to obtain salvation or blessing, but in … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Learning Greek and Hebrew?

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

I’ve been asked this question numerous times (by some family, friends and my church), “Why would you want to learn Hebrew/Greek?” There have of course been times I’ve wondered the very same thing. It’s hard work that requires tremendous amounts … Continue reading →

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The Judgment of God???

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

John Piper just posted an amazing (and controversial — but what’s new) blog. Just yesterday I was visiting with another minister about the ELCA convention that was meeting in Minneapolis to discuss the issue of homosexuality. I had voiced my … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Wadholms is changing!

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

This family blog has basically been abandoned (due to Jenn’s greater personal satisfaction in maintaining updates on Facebook :-). So it is being revived as Rick’s personal blog (not excluding the family, but not posting the family updates that are … Continue reading →

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