Be Shaped by Jesus' Compassion (Mark 8:1-10)

November 3, 2022 Nate Holdridge

If this episode sounds familiar, it's because Jesus has already fed a large crowd of five thousand earlier in Mark (6:30-44). And there are many similarities between this miraculous feeding and the first—a deserted setting, Jesus' compassion on the crowd, the dividing of bread and fish, and leftovers of bread. But there are also many differences between the two episodes. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)

Exodus 18-19

March 10, 2021 Nate Holdridge

This week, in Exodus Chapter 18, Moses is going to interact with his father-in-law, a man named Jethro, and receive important counsel from this man. This counsel is going to impact generations of the people of Israel. And Chapter 19 of Exodus begins the process of God delivering the law to the people of Israel from Mount Sinai.

December Update from Pastor Nate

December 4, 2019 Nate Holdridge

With the coming of the new year, I've decided to do something a little different here at nateholdridge.com. I'm going to share a monthly update on the first Wednesday of the month. I have discovered many of you would love to know what's happening in my life and ministry, and since so many of you pray, this will serve as a great way for me to distribute some prayer requests. If this isn't your jam, that's fine; I don't mean to be a bother. It's just that I don't put much of "myself" into my regular writing and articles, so I hope a monthly update helps you get a better glimpse into what's going on with Nate Holdridge. (4 Minutes/ 1100 Words)

Archival Post: Quick Exhortation to Pastors From Paul Through Timothy

August 12, 2019 Nate Holdridge

Sunshine color.jpg — **Quick Exhortation to Pastors From Paul Through Timothy**

Archival Post

Here is a mashup of Paul’s exhortations to Timothy. He wanted Timothy to teach Scripture, to give himself wholly to it. No messing around. Go all out in this gift. Maybe this will stir up a pastor or two, myself included. (2 Minutes / 300 Words)

A Guide for the Climb -- Chapter 3 -- Have a Vision for the Gathering (Psalm 122)

July 4, 2019 Nate Holdridge

Our ancient Hebrew pilgrim, readying himself for the journey to Jerusalem, wanted God in his life. He wanted God every day, not only during the three annual feasts at the temple. He understood, though, how limited his everyday experience with God would be if he didn't go to Jerusalem. If he never gathered with other believers to worship God, he'd experience less of God than he craved. (20 Minutes/5000 Words)

My Friend Timothy (Acts 16:1-5)

June 6, 2019 Nate Holdridge

My Friend Timothy.jpg — My Friend Timothy

(Acts 16:1-5)

You know that good feeling you get when you just click with someone? When you "get" them and they "get" you? Me too. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)

Archival Post: Get Some Physical Exercise Because It Has "Some Value"

January 22, 2019 Nate Holdridge

My society is body image crazed. No one thinks exercise is pointless. Even those who reject the practice believe in its value. I don’t really need to preach its benefits. In fact, Paul helps me preach something different. Training towards godliness is better, because internal health is better than external health.