Does my parenting style teach obedience? Can I teach a version of obedience that is also freeing? A version where they know the boundaries, yet feel free operating within them? Or do I teach obedience that is void of relationship?
Read more(un)Reasonable Trust #1—Habakkuk 1—The Problem
Sunday Sermon: (un)Reasonable Trust #1—Habakkuk 1—The Problem
Read moreWhole-Hearted Work #4—Trust God While You Work (Proverbs 3:1-12)
Sermon: Whole-Hearted Work #4—Trust God While You Work (Proverbs 3:1-12)
Read moreNehemiah 13—God Renews His People On An Ongoing Basis
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 13—God Renews His People On An Ongoing Basis
Read moreNehemiah 5—God Renews His People By Confronting Us
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 5—God Renews His People By Confronting Us
Read moreArchival Post: How I Use My Phone
First, I am not a legalist. I think each believer needs to go to their Heavenly Father and ask for His wisdom in the intricate affairs of life. What follows is what I, personally, Nate Holdridge, have received from Him for my life.
Read moreArchival Post: Breaking Into a Fresh Season With God
King Asa was a good and godly king. He sought the Lord when trouble came upon the land, and he experienced firsthand the power of God in battle. After a trademark victory over the massive Ethiopian army, Asa was confronted by a prophet named Azariah. He told Asa to seek the Lord. (7 Minutes/900 Words)
Read moreHow 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 detail will seem impractical and unnecessary, unhelpful even. But, since Americans spend an average of 3-5 hours per day looking at their phones, I thought I would tell you about my relationship with mine.
Read moreArchival Post: Get Running Buddies for Your Life
I know with certainty I would not have been out there at that cold morning hour if it hadn’t been for him. My friend has run with me nearly every Friday for the past few years. It has been accountability at its finest. We have run on afternoons when the sun was merciless. We have run on mornings when the cold was disabling. On this recent run I was certain: I would have been in bed if it hadn't been for our agreement to meet and hit those trails. (2 Minutes/500 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: The Process Of Generosity
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.
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