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Christian Life

How to Counsel Yourself (Nehemiah 5:7)

Bobby Brown once sang, "I talk to myself when there is no one to talk to." Nehemiah talked to himself when there were others to talk to. The dude had…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 30, 2020

Christian Life

Learn This Prayer (Psalm 119:73)

Quick. Notice the prayer. It takes 1.7 seconds to read. (1 Minute/150 Words)

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 29, 2020

Christian Life

Faith Accesses Victory From God (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…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 28, 2020

Christian Life

Jesus Made a Loving Family (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…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 23, 2020

For Men Book Excerpts

Book Excerpt: The No-Nonsense Biblical Man

Unless we give our lives to a cause greater than ourselves, and unless we pour into the lives of others, we will suffer an inevitable and gradual shift into self-introspection,…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 22, 2020

Christian Life

Faith Clings to Greater Blood (Hebrews 11:28)

Plague after plague rained down on Egypt. God made it obvious; He was the God of the Hebrews. His judgment released upon the Egyptian gods and their worshipers and the…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 21, 2020

Christian Life

Slave Shipped (2 Peter 2:18-19)

The slave ship pulled from the shore. Lives shattered. Families broken apart. Dreams crushed. The abhorrent possession of human flesh. (1 Minute/250 Words)

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 16, 2020

Christian Life

Faith Sees Greater Realities (Hebrews 11:27)

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…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 14, 2020

Christian Life

The Floods vs. God (Psalm 93:3-4)

Have you ever seen those UFC advertisements where they put the pictures of the two fighters next to each other? Sometimes they have their fists up like they're ready to…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 9, 2020

Christian Life

How I Use My Phone

OK. This post might not make it very far. What I mean is, it might not be for only a handful of you. For many, what I am about to…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 8, 2020

Christian Life

Faith Holds Greater Values (Hebrews 11:24-26)

Hebrews addressed believers who were losing their place of privilege in society. They'd begun to experience mistreatment for their connection to Jesus. Like Moses, they were driven from a comfortable…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 7, 2020

Christian Life

Let Jesus Build Your Faith (Mark 5:34)

Jairus was desperate. His little girl, only twelve years old, lay sick at the point of death. He heard Jesus had arrived on his shore, so he pushed through the…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 2, 2020

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For Pastors

Personal & Pastoral Updates, Prayer Requests

Here we are. 2020 is here. And with the new decade and year come fresh opportunities. I believe God is doing great things, and I feel so fortunate to be…

Nate HoldridgeJanuary 1, 2020

Christian Life

Faith Is Fueled by a Greater Love (Hebrews 11:23)

A Pharaoh arose who didn't remember Joseph and didn't favor the people of Israel. The years ticked by, and the small family of Jacob had grown 2-3 million strong. Fearing…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 31, 2019

Christian Life

Sing in the Stocks (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…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 26, 2019

Christian Life

The Greatest Gift (Matthew 1:21)

Christmas is a time of giving, and it should be, for it was at the first Christmas a Son was given. Notice the angel's word to Joseph regarding Mary, "She…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 24, 2019

Christian Life

Jesus’ First and Second Comings — Humble vs. Glorious (Luke 2:8-9)

Ancient Israelites didn't have a romanticized view of shepherds. Their life was not glamorized or coveted. But someone had to do the job, and outside of Bethlehem during the year…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 19, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Believes in a Better Future With God (Hebrews 11:22)

He was loved and favored by his father. Everyone knew it. Younger than the rest, his dad gave him a coat of many colors. It implied, "Joseph is in charge.…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 17, 2019

Christian Life

Seeing Hard Things (Psalm 60:3)

The prayer of Psalm 60 is for restoration. The people, due to a long period breaking God's covenant and commands, were experiencing the consequences of their sin. (2 Minutes/400 Words)

Nate HoldridgeDecember 12, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Worships Only God (Hebrews 11:21)

The author to the Hebrews knew a Christian life mixed with even the lightest persecution would be difficult. He imagined his audience, outcast Jewish Christians, no longer accepted in their…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 10, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Submits to God (Hebrews 11:20)

The author of Hebrews longed for his readers to live by faith. As Jewish people who'd received Jesus as Messiah-Christ, they were in for ostracization and persecution. The church community…

Nate HoldridgeDecember 3, 2019

Christian Life

Jesus Tests (John 6:6)

O Lord, You tested Your man. You saw the vast and weary crowd stay deep into the day. You knew they would need food. You knew they had not prepared…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 28, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Obeys God (Hebrews 11:17-19)

We praise Abraham for his faith in God. We don't call him the father of faith for nothing. And, as the author to the Hebrews tried to urge his readers…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 26, 2019

Christian Life

Serve God (Matthew 4)

Temptation breathed down his neck. Satan himself pummelled Jesus with despairing thoughts, trying to move the Christ to error. In the wilderness, dry and breaking, Jesus stood alone under the…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 21, 2019

Christian Life

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

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…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 19, 2019

For Pastors

Leading an End-of-Year Celebration for Your Team

I love the movie Nacho Libre. Many people on my staff love it also, while many hate it, and a couple have never seen it (don't worry, I have rebuked…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 14, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Receives Power for the Impossible From God (Hebrews 11:11–12)

"Sarah herself received power to conceive." It is an exhilarating statement. In her old age, Abraham's wife received God's power for the impossible by faith. She came to trust God,…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 12, 2019

Christian Life A Guide For The Climb

A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 9 – Wonder at God (Psalm 128)

Would you like to experience God's everywhere-blessing upon your life? Would you like to have His blessing within your soul and on your relationships? Would you like to see Him…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 7, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Goes on Adventures With God (Hebrews 11:8–10)

Abraham was the hero of Israel, so his inclusion in the Hebrews 11 chapter on faith was vital to the original Hebrew readers. By the time of Christ, many thought…

Nate HoldridgeNovember 5, 2019

Christian Life

The True Tale of a Thoroughly Contented Man (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…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 31, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Works for God (Hebrews 11:7)

I'd get it if Noah objected. He didn't live near a large body of water. The earth likely hadn't produced any rain by the time he came around. We'd understand…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 29, 2019

Christian Life

A Plea for Ananias (Acts 5)

Why did you do it, Ananias? How could you try to lie to God with your donation? You could have kept it all for yourself. You didn't need to give…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 24, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Pursues God (Hebrews 11:5-6)

The next character in our Hebrews 11 list of faith-walkers was a mysterious man named Enoch. Enoch was the seventh from Adam and, due to the long lifespans of the…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 22, 2019

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Christian Life A Guide For The Climb

A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 8 – Embrace God’s Vision for Work and Home (Psalm 127)

In moving through these songs of ascents, one can imagine the pilgrim. He has sung various songs, traveled along the path, and has approached Jerusalem. He is starting now to…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 17, 2019

Christian Life

Faith is the Way to God (Hebrews 11:4)

In his treatise on faith, the author of Hebrews will dissect the outworkings of faith in Old Testament characters. After detailing the creation account (Hebrews 11:3), he moved to his…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 15, 2019

Christian Life

7 Ways to Seek God Throughout the Day (Number 28:3-4)

Every time I read about the morning and evening sacrifice, I am humbled. Though I've done it imperfectly, for many years, I have sought the Lord in the morning. But…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 10, 2019

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Ministry

Jesus Famous Podcast – Fall Update

Here’s a quick update from Riley about some new stuff coming at you from the Jesus Famous Podcast. If you’re a listener to this podcast, then check it out! Link…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 9, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Is Confident in God’s Word (Hebrews 11:3)

We learn right away, in this chapter, that though faith will often go above our human reasoning, it is not unreasonable. For a belief in a Creator God is logical.…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 8, 2019

Christian Life

A Prayer To Know God’s Love (Psalm 52:1)

O, God! Your love endures, more than my sin, weakness, and limitations. You have never run out of gas. Everywhere I have gone, anything I have thought, every day of…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 3, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Is Loved by God (Hebrews 11:2)

The author of Hebrews felt a need to brace his readers for coming troubles by urging them to live by faith. He did not want them to shrink back into…

Nate HoldridgeOctober 1, 2019

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Christian Life A Guide For The Climb

A Guide For The Climb — Chapter 7 — Recognize Where True Joy Is Found (Psalm 126)

Have you ever laughed so hard you thought you were going to pull a muscle? Tears flowing from your eyes? It is right for believers to remember God is the…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 26, 2019

Christian Life

Faith Unlocks Assurance And Conviction (Hebrews 11:1)

We've got one life to live, one shot at living by faith. We won't need faith in heaven. There, with God, we'll walk by sight. But the author of Hebrews…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 24, 2019

Christian Life

A Plea: In the War, Abstain (1 Peter 2:11)

Bullets fly. Missiles launch. Strategies develop. Soldiers deploy. All this, because war is on. Blood, death, and danger. An enemy assaults. Subjection is the goal. This is the image Peter…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 19, 2019

Christian Life

Agedness and Aloneness Have Their Fruitful Place (Revelation 1:9)

Attractive people. Youth. Fashion. Glam. Prosperity, partying, and big old vacations. The world system tries to subtly -- or with a sledgehammer -- convince us the young life is the…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 17, 2019

Christian Life

6 Helps to Run the Christian Race in the Last Days (Hebrews 10:19-39)

When running in an endurance race, ample reasons to quit surface. Overwhelming fatigue, blisters and other irritations will grate on your resolve. Eating the wrong food will cause your energy…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 12, 2019

Christian Life

7 Marks Of A Cool Church (Acts 2:42)

I have heard recitations of Acts 2:42 my entire Christian life. Seems the circles I run in love it. Part of it has got to be the sweet outline --…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 10, 2019

Christian Life A Guide For The Climb

A Guide for the Climb — Chapter 6 — Be at Peace Due to Your Position in God (Psalm 125)

In a famous episode during the life of Christ, He invited His disciples to cross the sea of Galilee with Him. "Let us go across to the other side," He…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 5, 2019

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For Pastors

Preach the Word With Complete Patience (2 Timothy 4:2)

Ever been on a massive road trip, one which takes coordination and planning? I have, often with family, sometimes with church folks. Many times, I'm the guy in charge. It…

Nate HoldridgeSeptember 3, 2019

Christian Life

Anticipate Your King-Priest’s Return (Hebrews 9:24-28)

On Israel's ancient Day of Atonement, the high priest, after sacrificing for his own sins, did three things. First, he offered a sacrifice for the sins of the people. Second,…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 29, 2019

Christian Life

Trust the Dream-Maker (Genesis 41:32)

Life ain't easy, especially if you're Joseph. Favored by his dad, and subsequently hated by his brothers, he was sold into slavery when only a young man. He fought for…

Nate HoldridgeAugust 27, 2019

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