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Women Follow Jesus

02/19/12

Doug Ponder

God created women to be gentle and supportive in affirming, receiving, and nurturing their husband's loving, sacrificial leadership.

Together for Jesus

02/12/12

Doug Ponder

Focusing on the gospel brings security in what Jesus has done, unity around the mission he has given us, and sacrificial love for others.

Men Follow Jesus

02/05/12

Doug Ponder

God created men to be tough and tender, taking responsibility for themselves and leading their families by sacrificial service.

Our value comes from our identity as (1) people created for God and (2) people for whom Christ died and rose, so that we would live for him. Placing value on anything else, even on good things, creates division in the body and sets up an “inner circle” of elite people: the “haves” vs. the “have nots.” This is not only wrong, it is directly opposed to what God is doing in his world-transforming Kingdom.

Pastors Follow Jesus

01/22/12

Doug Ponder

God established leadership roles in his church for a reason. And when those leaders follow Jesus, as they are called to do, it helps others follow Jesus as well.

The Church Reordered in Jesus

01/15/12

Doug Ponder

Through the gospel of Jesus, God reorders our lives in accordance with his wise design for all creation.

The Church Follows Jesus

01/08/12

Doug Ponder

Jesus never asked anyone to "just believe." Instead he calls us to follow him, which means trusting him to the point that we do what he says.

Segregated Religion

11/06/11

Doug Ponder

Segregated religion says, "Not all races are created equal." The gospel says, "Because all people were created by God and for God, they are equally precious to God."

Pagan Religion

10/30/11

Doug Ponder

Pagan religion says, "Life is all about the pursuit of happiness." The gospel says, "God has made us for himself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in him."

Mystical Religion

10/23/11

Doug Ponder

Mystical religions says, "The will of God is found in our circumstances." The gospel says, "The will of God is found who Jesus is and what he is doing."

Political Religion

10/16/11

Doug Ponder

Political religion says, "Hope for society is found in humanity." The gospel says, "Hope for society is found in Jesus."

Atheistic Religion

10/09/11

Doug Ponder

Atheistic religion says, “There’s no hope or meaning in life.” But the gospel says, “Life finds its true meaning and hope in Jesus.”

Dead Orthodox Religion

10/02/11

Doug Ponder

Dead orthodox religions says, "You must believe the right things." The gospel says, "Right beliefs and right actions flow from a right heart."

Hypocritical Religion

09/25/11

Doug Ponder

Hypocrites say, "I follow Jesus," but they don't. Authentic Christians say, "I follow Jesus," and they do.

Prosperity Religion

09/18/11

Doug Ponder

Prosperity religion says, "Jesus will give you everything you ever wanted." The gospel says, "Jesus is better than everything you ever wanted."

Moralistic Religion

09/11/11

Doug Ponder

Moralistic religion says, "I obey, therefore, I'm accepted." The gospel says, "I'm accepted in Christ, therefore, I obey."

God's Plan Isn't about You

02/26/11

Doug Ponder

Many who claim to follow Jesus live with a mixed-up perspective of who they are, who God is, and what life is really all about. The good news is that Jesus reorients our hearts and minds toward the all-satisfying goodness of God.

The Article You Wouldn't Read

03/23/10

Doug Ponder

Ironically, the one sin that the Bible mentions most often is a sin that virtually no one thinks they struggle with. Do know what the sin is? Are you affected by it already?

Giving Up Your Life for the Ones You Hate the Most

03/12/10

Doug Ponder

Much of what Jesus said is radically uncomfortable and unimaginably difficult: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (cf. Matthew 5:43-45) How well are following Jesus on this one?

The Walking Shadow

03/02/10

Doug Ponder

Cliché or not, there's something very healthy about dwelling on the brevity of life. And like it or not, you will die. To live is if that were not the case is utterly foolish beyond all reason.

THE CENTRALITY OF THE GOSPEL (Part 3)

02/02/10

Tim Keller

Religion (or "moralism") stresses truth without grace. Irreligion (or "relativism") stresses grace without truth. Both are essentially the same, and both are essentially wrong.

THE CENTRALITY OF THE GOSPEL (Part 2)

02/02/10

Tim Keller

The key for thinking out the implications of the gospel is to consider the gospel a “third” way between two mistaken opposites... The gospel critiques both religion and irreligion (Matt.21:31; 22:10).

THE CENTRALITY OF THE GOSPEL (Part 1)

02/02/10

Tim Keller

Following Jesus means renewing every dimension of our life—spiritual, psychological, corporate, social—by thinking, hoping, and living out the “lines” or ramifications of the gospel.

Avoiding Selfish Prayers

01/25/10

Doug Ponder

Often we pray for blessing, wellness or comfort, but the model prayers we see in the Bible are of quite a different sort.

The Dangers of Performance-Based Religion

01/21/10

Doug Ponder

The heart of the Christian faith is not: “If you obey God, he will bless you forever.” In fact, it’s quite the opposite...