The Upside Down Spiritual Life (Matthew 6:1-18)
Chapter 15. The Upside Down Spiritual Life (Matthew 6:1-18)
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 26, 2026
Prayer Aim: To Know God Better
When the Apostle Paul prayed, what did he ask God to do? This question is not meant to regulate or confine our prayers but to sharpen and elevate them. (3…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 26, 2022
Jesus Joy (Mark 2:9-22)
By this point in Mark, it has become increasingly clear that Jesus' coming was a massive event. He was not just another leader with fresh religious claims. He did not…
Nate HoldridgeApril 27, 2022
Jesus Has Authority Over All Invisible Forces (Mark 1:21-28)
Every person has guides who help them navigate life. All of us have authoritative voices that help us decide how to live. What the disciples of Jesus would quickly begin…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 9, 2022
His Message: Jesus Is the King of the Kingdom (Mark 1:14-15)
With the beginning of Jesus' preaching ministry, we have a conclusion, of sorts, to Mark's introduction. He had said, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 23, 2022
Jesus Famous Men #1: They Love God Because He First Loved Them
The first question we should ask is this: why study? Why take time out of our busy lives to think about, meditate on, contemplate, and digest a study of God's…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 7, 2022
Love the Father – What Are the World’s Tactics? Part 2 (1 John 2:16)
Remember your castle. You want Jesus seated firmly on its throne. But the devil tries to appeal to your sinful desires with the world system he controls. He hopes you'll…
Nate HoldridgeMay 18, 2021
Exodus 16-17
This week we look to Exodus chapters 16 and 17. At this point, in the book of Exodus, God has delivered his people from their Egyptian captivity. The three sets…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 3, 2021
A Guide for the Climb – Chapter 15 – Enter God’s Blessing Cycle (Psalm 134)
Enoch, a descendant of Adam, walked with God. According to Hebrews, his pursuit of friendship with God was an act of faith. What this ancient man had is what present-day…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 22, 2020
Jesus Is the King of the Kingdom (Mark 1:14-15)
With the beginning of Jesus' preaching ministry, we have a conclusion, of sorts, to Mark's introduction. He had said, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of…
Nate HoldridgeJune 30, 2020
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
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
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
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
Keep talking, bro. Pretty soon nothing will be unholy. Everything will be sacred. No desire will be refused. Keep on babbling. Let the words twist and turn. Create arguments. Make…
Nate HoldridgeJuly 9, 2019
King Jehoshaphat was one of Judah’s godly kings. He established reforms and devoted himself (and the people) to the worship of the LORD. One initiative of his was to reestablish…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 21, 2019
When I was a boy, I loved to play with model trains. I remember learning about the engine, the car that pulled everyone else, but also the caboose, the car…
Nate HoldridgeOctober 17, 2018
Three Questions Humans Ask, Matthew 6
Recently, I had a conversation with a youth pastor from another church. “What are teenagers going through right now?” I asked...4 minutes / 700 words
Nate HoldridgeApril 24, 2018
How Is A Relationship With God Rewarding? (Matthew 6:1-18)
Some things ought not to be broadcast. Secrecy and privacy are often the best alternatives. Not everything has to be lived out in the open. Not every story must be…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 6, 2018
I love prayer but often struggle in it. I can feel my lack of zeal, my sloth, my distraction, while in prayer. Prayer is a battle. Prayer is often a…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 23, 2018