Genesis 47-48

October 28, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Thanks for joining me on this study through the Book of Genesis. If you get out your Bible or turn to Genesis chapter 47, we're continuing to look at the life of Joseph together. Now last time we were in Genesis, we saw Joseph reconciled to his brothers. His brothers reconciled to him. At first reading, it almost seems as if Joseph is punishing his brothers for their past behavior, their persecution of him, their throwing him into a pit and selling him into slavery punishing them for their jealousy.

Archival Post: Godly Character Beats Ungodly Strength

May 11, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Godly Character Beats Ungodly Strength

Archival Post

The ace beats the king, and godly character beats ungodly strength. Character matters and this proverb speaks to that truth. Too often the church has brushed aside the necessity of strong moral integrity, but not the Proverbs. (1 Minute/300 Words)

Archival Post: Self-Sabotage

May 1, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Sunshine color.jpg — Self-Sabotage

Archival Post

I often marvel at how often my personal desires seem set on sabotaging me. My plan will be set, the work laid out in front of me, but my cravings for rest and leisure creep in like a thief to steal what is mine. These are not thieves from without, but within. “The desire of the sluggard kills him,” the proverb states; not the desire of others, but from himself. (2 Minutes/400 Words)

Archival Podcast: 6 Ways to Let God Weigh Your Heart

April 10, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Many of us look to honor God in our daily lives, but we often get caught up by our own desires. So how does God break through to direct our lives? When does God speak? In this conversation, we look to the Proverbs and personal experience to see how God can weigh our hearts.

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

October 17, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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 think about going home again. He might be thinking, "This is wonderful. I am hearing the Bible. I am singing to God. We are offering sacrifices to our Lord. I am in prayer to Him. I feel close to God right now." (18 Minutes/4500 Words)

Self-Sabotage, Proverbs 21:25-26

April 21, 2018 Nate Holdridge

3 minutes / 400 words

Godly Character Beats Ungodly Strength, Proverbs 21:22

April 10, 2018 Nate Holdridge

2 Minutes / 300 Words

6 Ways To Let God Weigh Your Heart, Proverbs 21:2

February 27, 2018 Nate Holdridge

Humans are amazing creatures. With our hands, we can build. With our minds, we can invent. With our mouths, we can communicate. And with our hearts, we can deceive ourselves...