Archival Post: The Justice and Joy of Christ (Hebrews 1:8-9)

January 31, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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Archival Post

Goodness and gladness. Justice and joy. No human alive is perfectly balanced, but the everlasting reign of Jesus Christ will always be wholly righteous and overwhelmingly glad. From his uprightness flows his joy, and from his cheer comes his righteousness. Intermingled together, singular and indivisible, the eternal justice and joy of Jesus will color his kingdom. Forever, we will bask in the goodness and gladness of Christ. (1 Minute/400 Words)

Archival Post: Your Glorious Day Will Come

December 16, 2019 Nate Holdridge

Your Glorious Day Will Come

Archival Post

Haman was a terror to God’s people, for he was the inventor of nightmares. Having hated Mordecai for his refusal to bow, Haman decided he could not rest until Mordecai’s people were dead. He contrived his plot and — soon — the people of Jewish descent would all die. It had been governmentally sanctioned. Of course, the carnage never arrived, for God intervened.

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

September 26, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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 designer of the human body, soul, and spirit. He made us with the capacity for uncapacitated laughter and joy. The God who invented that brand of hilarity is the God who longs to give us the truest measure of satisfaction -- joy unimaginable. Our next pilgrim song is a song filled with such joy, gladness, and laughter -- and these are not trivial matters. (15 minutes/3800 Words)

A Guide for the Climb -- Chapter 3 -- Have a Vision for the Gathering (Psalm 122)

July 4, 2019 Nate Holdridge

Our ancient Hebrew pilgrim, readying himself for the journey to Jerusalem, wanted God in his life. He wanted God every day, not only during the three annual feasts at the temple. He understood, though, how limited his everyday experience with God would be if he didn't go to Jerusalem. If he never gathered with other believers to worship God, he'd experience less of God than he craved. (20 Minutes/5000 Words)

Archival Post: Great Leaders Have Good Friends

June 24, 2019 Nate Holdridge

Great Leaders Have Good Friends

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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Great Leaders Have Good Friends

The Justice and Joy of Christ (Hebrews 1:8-9)

February 27, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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(Hebrews 1:8-9)

Goodness and gladness. Justice and joy. No human alive is perfectly balanced, but the everlasting reign of Jesus Christ will always be wholly righteous and overwhelmingly glad. From his uprightness flows his joy, and from his cheer comes his righteousness. (2 Minutes/400 Words)

Great Leaders Have Good Friends

September 17, 2018 Nate Holdridge

Everyone needs friends. If you’re a leader of any kind, you especially need friends. You might feel tempted to avoid friendship but don’t. You might be a natural born leader, but sometimes you need to turn off the leading and be a friend...

4 Minutes / 800 Words