Revolution of the Heart, Part 3: Cleanness Comes From Christ’s Effort (Mark 7:18–23)

October 6, 2022 Nate Holdridge

Every nation, people group, political party, and educational system is populated by broken people. Even the best-laid plans and philosophies are tainted by the sinful hearts of humanity. This is a major difference in the Christian worldview. We know mankind is not basically good, but that evil is bound up within our hearts. But we also know there is hope. Though we cannot make ourselves clean, Jesus Christ can make us clean by his blood. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)

Revolution of the Heart, Part 2: Human Efforts for Cleanness Produce Hypocrisy (Mark 7:6–17)

September 29, 2022 Nate Holdridge

Human efforts for cleanness produce hypocrisy. Why? Because we can't really change ourselves, because the problem is with the heart. (4 Minutes/900 Words)

Revolution of the Heart, Part 1: Cleanness Does Not Come by Human Effort (Mark 7:1–5)

September 22, 2022 Nate Holdridge

After reading this opening paragraph, you'd be forgiven for thinking this has nothing to do with our modern time. I assure you, this passage has much to do with life today. (3 Minutes/800 Words)

5 Ways Jesus’ Work Allows Us Freedom Before God (Hebrews 9.1–14)

August 22, 2019 Nate Holdridge

waiting for fruitfulness.jpg — **5 Ways Jesus’ Work Allows Us Freedom Before God**

**(Hebrews 9.1–14)**

Zachary was terrified. He knew the Day was fast approaching, and he didn't feel ready for it, not in the slightest. Once each year, he had to go in. He knew it was a privilege, but he was scared. As the months ticked by, Zachary could feel the tension in his shoulders. So many in Israel would have coveted his role, but he knew they'd be a bucket of nerves if in his shoes. (13 Minutes/3300 Words)