What Assurance Produces - Prayer (1 John 5:14-17)

October 26, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Good doctrine leads to healthy action, and John believed his teaching would lead his audience to a life of confidence before God. And this is how he approached the end of his letter, explaining to them what that confidence should produce. First, prayer. Second, specific convictions. This week and next, as we draw near to the closeout or study of this letter, we will look at both. (12 Minutes/3000 Words)

Archival Post: Jesus Made A Loving Family

August 26, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Jesus Made A Loving Family

Archival Post

Against this backdrop of societal change, along with pressure against the Christian faith, it is crucial for believers to understand and embrace the family of Christ. More than ever, the church must demonstrate family life.

Exodus 20 - The Ten Commandments

March 17, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Here in Exodus chapter 20, we get to dig into the 10 commandments, the two tablets. God's speaking to the people of Israel.

Book Excerpt: No-Nonsense Biblical Man

September 24, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Paul learned how to be content in every condition of life. He had been well loved, but he had also experienced a deep poverty. He had been healthy, but he had also been sick. He had been exalted, but he had also been brought low. In the midst of these extreme highs and lows, Paul learned a wonderful secret— contentment. (2 Minutes/400 Words)

A Guide for the Climb - Chapter 12 - Obtain a Calm and Quiet Soul (Psalm 131)

May 13, 2020 Nate Holdridge

I had an experience recently that illustrates the truth of our next song. As a runner, I sometimes enjoy heading to a local school to run their track. There, I must decide which lane to run in. The unwritten rule is that the slower runners take the outside “walking” lanes, while the faster runners run on the inside lanes. On this particular day, I chose lane three. I figured I was in the faster half, but the slowest of that group. (12 Minutes/3000 Words)

Jesus Made a Loving Family (Hebrews 13:1-6)

January 23, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(Hebrews 13:1-6)

I have many friends in Christ who, growing up, had terrible families. It has always fascinated me how they gravitate to their new family in Christ with such appreciation. For them, it's like they're relearning everything they previously knew about human relationships. The loving family of the church is not stale or old news to them, but a fresh social experiment filled with adventure, risk, and love. (14 Minutes/3600 Words)

Sing in the Stocks (Acts 16:25)

December 26, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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(Acts 16:25)

Songs instead of sorrow. Praise instead of pouting. Paul and Silas were men who, when in the dungeon, would cry out to the living God. They set their minds on all God had done for them, and upon God Himself, praying and singing to Him. (2 Minutes/400 Words)

The True Tale of a Thoroughly Contented Man (Philippians 4:10-13)

October 31, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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(Philippians 4:10-13)

Paul was thankful for the Philippian church. Their faith was real; it had resounded throughout their region. They loved Jesus, and their lives reflected His holiness. They were genuinely progressing in their sanctification and partnering with Paul on the mission of God. (12 Minutes/3000 Words)