Video Message: Jesus Is Closer Than You Think

March 31, 2020 Nate Holdridge

insta+post.jpg — Jesus Is Closer Than You Think

“During this season, I am sharing video messages via social media with my church community and I would like to share them here with you as well. I hope that you may benefit from them.”

— Pastor Nate

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Maybe at this point while staying at home you’ve been feeling disconnected from God. If the Sunday gathering was your place to really feel connected with God, then you’re probably feeling like your lifeline is missing. But there is a Christian doctrine that we need to remember during this time - God has made Himself accessible to us. Not only that, but He wants you to be with Him all the time! Pastor Nate here reminds us that we have CONSTANT access to God because He has allowed us to be a part of the priesthood.

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