Nate Holdridge

3001 Monterey Salinas Highway

Monterey, CA, 93940

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3 Protections for Today's Believers - Part 1 (1 John 2:18-27)

November 12, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(1 John 2:18-27)

Joseph, the youngest son of Jacob, was favored by his father. So much so, he was given a position of power and privilege over his older brothers. God favored Joseph too. He gave him dreams that indicated he'd one day lead his brothers and parents. No one but Joseph believed these dreams, and his brothers despised him because of the favor both God and their father had shown him. (10 Minutes/2600 Words)

A Guide for the Climb - Chapter 15 - Enter God’s Blessing Cycle (Psalm 134)

October 22, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Enoch, a descendant of Adam, walked with God. According to Hebrews, his pursuit of friendship with God was an act of faith. What this ancient man had is what present-day believers need to have. (14 Minutes/3500 Words)

Living In Between the Promise and Fulfillment, Part 1 (Genesis 15)

September 3, 2020 Nate Holdridge

After defeating the four invading kings and returning the goods and peoples of the weaker kings, Abram had a meeting with the King of Salem and the King of Sodom. The King of Salem was named Melchizedek, and he was the priest of God Most High. Melchizedek was Abram's spiritual superior, and he extended a blessing from God onto Abram. (7 Minutes, 1800 Words)

Adam's Work (Genesis 2:15)

May 5, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(Genesis 2:15)

Adam was called to cultivate the gift God had given him. The earth was his to enjoy. He was called to work, and so are we. (2 Minutes/400 Words)

Archival Post: The Importance of Waiting for Fruitfulness

May 4, 2020 Nate Holdridge

The Importance of Waiting for Fruitfulness

Archival Post

"He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers." (Psalm 1:3). This verse describes the man who delights in the law of the LORD, meditating on Scripture day and night. He is not sucked into the course of this world, but instead lives a life filled with the things of God. He delights in the word of God and makes it his continual feast. (2 Minutes/500 Words)

Speak Up! (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

April 14, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

Paul's life was a roller coaster ride, and much of it was filled with pain and difficulty. He endured much for the cause of Christ, but he kept on going because God comforted him for the work. Each step of the way, the Spirit energized Paul, tending to the apostle's wounds in the way only God can. (2 Minutes/400 Words)

Archival Post: Faith Looks Forward to the Better City of God

April 13, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Faith Looks Forward to the Better City of God

Archival Post

In the middle of this great chapter on faith, the author of Hebrews pauses to give a recap. He has already covered creation, Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Sarah. He will get back to Abraham, the patriarchs, Moses, and many others. But before he does, he gives a beautiful statement about the mentality which drove our forefathers' faith. In short, they looked for the better city of God.

Faith Accesses Victory From God (Hebrews 11:29–31)

January 28, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(Hebrews 11:29–31)

Pat Benatar sang, "love is a battlefield." OK. But I think life is a battlefield. The pressures, the attacks, the deadlines, the struggles: they feel like war. Bullets flying, missiles whirring, and I think I might become a casualty of life. (7/1700 Words)

Faith Sees Greater Realities (Hebrews 11:27)

January 14, 2020 Nate Holdridge

When God looks at His people, He often sees things we cannot see in ourselves. Through a lens of grace, God knows His children. He looked with grace upon many of the characters found in Hebrews 11. Moses is no exception. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)

Faith Looks Forward to the Better City of God (Hebrews 11:13–16)

November 19, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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(Hebrews 11:13–16)