Archival Post: An Exemplary Bible Marriage — Priscilla and Aquila

April 4, 2023 Nate Holdridge

An Exemplary Bible Marriage — Priscilla and Aquila

Archival Post

Some lives are worth further inspection, especially the lives of the saints in God’s Word. In the Bible, there are major and minor, significant and incidental, players. Today, a married couple named Priscilla and Aquila occupy my mind. By patching together the various places they are mentioned throughout the New Testament, the modern reader can find great instruction.

Eve: The Right Fit (Genesis 2:18)

July 12, 2021 Nate Holdridge

PXL_20210519_005418167.MP.jpg — Eve: The Right Fit

(Genesis 2:18)

Not every human being is called to a married life. But the pattern of Adam's life is instructive for everyone who is called to marriage. He found his purpose and mission in God before God brought his spouse to him. (2 Minutes/650 Words)

Archival Post & Podcast: Abstain From Sexual Immorality

August 3, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Abstain From Sexual Immorality

Archival Post & Podcast

Imagine paying an exorbitant price for something precious. Once you became the owner you’d protect that possession. You would preserve it for its intended use. God paid an outrageous price for you, the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son. He has redeemed us, bought us. From this position of great cost and love He reveals His will for our lives: sanctification. (9 Minutes / 1,800 Words)

Archival Post & Podcast: Singleness and the Christian: A Potential Blessing

February 10, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Singleness and the Christian: A Potential Blessing

Archival Post & Podcast

Paul alluded to a “present distress” earlier in 1 Corinthians 7. Disaster loomed. Turmoil was about to hit the church. It is not hard to imagine what he spoke of. In Acts, prophets foretold of famine, so perhaps massive economic hardship lurked. More likely, however, the church experienced painful persecution during that era. Paul may have been alluding to coming persecution. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)

Archival Post: 5 Reasons for Believers to Have Kids

August 26, 2019 Nate Holdridge

Sunshine color.jpg — **5 Reasons for Believers to Have Kids**

Archival Post

The Psalmist spoke of children as a reward, a blessing. But do modern married couples believe this to be so? Should we have children? Are they still a blessing? I think so. (9 Minutes/2300 Words)

Archival Post: Singleness & The Christian Part 3: A Potential Blessing

June 3, 2019 Nate Holdridge

“I am happy to share this archival post as a reflection on a topic that has been important to me.

I hope you will enjoy either revisiting this topic with a new awareness or reading it for the first time with fresh eyes.”

— Pastor Nate

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Singleness & The Christian Part 3:
A Potential Blessing

Archival Post: Singleness & the Christian Part 2 - An Alternative To Marriage

May 27, 2019 Nate Holdridge

Singleness & the Christian Part 2 - An Alternative To Marriage

Archival Post

“I am happy to share this archival post as a reflection on a topic that has been important to me.

I hope you will enjoy either revisiting this topic with a new awareness or reading it for the first time with fresh eyes.”

— Pastor Nate

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Singleness & the Christian Part 2
An Alternative to Marriage

Archival Podcast: Singleness & the Christian Part 1

March 12, 2019 Nate Holdridge

Singleness & the Christian Part 1

Archival Podcast

“I am happy to share this archival post as a reflection on a topic that has been important to me.

I hope you will enjoy either revisiting this topic with a new awareness or reading it for the first time with fresh eyes.”

— Pastor Nate

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