While the Sun Still Rises: The Promise Israel Cannot Be Argued Out Of
Jeremiah tied Israel’s survival to the sunrise. That is not poetry — it is a legal instrument, and it is the same ground your own security stands on.
Eschatology
Faithfulness
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Transformation Path
The Rhythm You Broke: Why Day Five Matters More Than Day One
Stage Five · Legacy — the anchors will break. What you do on the morning after is the whole test.
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Transformation Path
You’re Not Rebuilding Trust. You’re Running a Campaign.
The apology was real and the work is underway — but somewhere in the second month it turned into a ledger. Amends made to purchase a verdict are a campaign, and campaigns have an election day. How to tell the difference, and how to change the audience.
Bible Exposition
Under the Juniper: A Verse-by-Verse Walk Through 1 Kings 19
A verse-by-verse walk through 1 Kings 19 — what God does with a prophet who wants to die The chapter
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
The Small Promise You Broke Yesterday
Sincerity is what we substitute for reliability when we cannot produce reliability. Psalm 15:4 describes the man who swears to his own hurt and does not change.
Eschatology
Occupy Till He Comes: Live Ready, Not Afraid
There are two ways to get the end times wrong — frantic over the calendar, or asleep to it entirely. Jesus aimed at a third kind of man: not predicting the day, just found faithful when it comes.
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Transformation Path
You Can’t Demand to Be Trusted Again
Stage Four · Restoration — the long work that begins after the apology ends. You said it. The hard words.
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
The Father Who Sees in Secret
If every public part of your faith disappeared tomorrow, how much would be left? Jesus in Matthew 6 keeps returning to one staggering phrase — your Father who sees in secret. The hidden life is not just where you avoid hypocrisy; it is where you are actually formed.
Doctrine
Babylon Always Falls. God Never Changes.
Everything you can see is becoming something else — empires, bodies, Babylon itself. There is one exception. The attributes of God, the fall of ancient and future Babylon, Israel’s rejection and coming recognition, and the unchanging God who chose you before the world had a name.
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
Abide: Why the Whole Christian Life Hangs on One Word
On the night before the cross, Jesus reduced the whole Christian life to one word He used ten times: abide. Fruit is not striving — it is staying attached to the vine.
Bible Exposition, Jonah Exposition
📖 SOAP Bible Study — Jonah 4
Jonah’s anger is a poignant reflection of human resistance to divine grace. Despite his anger, God’s compassion is extended even to Nineveh, a city of great sin, emphasizing God’s unwavering love and mercy. Jonah’s personal comfort, symbolized by the plant, contrasts sharply with his rage over God’s mercy for others, highlighting a profound misunderstanding of divine justice.
Acts Exposition, Bible Exposition
I. Sovereign Through the Storm’s Aftermath (Acts 28:1–10)
In the aftermath of a catastrophic shipwreck, the survivors of Acts 28 find themselves on Malta, where the natives demonstrate extraordinary hospitality. This unexpected kindness highlights a profound theological lesson: God often employs unlikely individuals to showcase His providence. As Malta becomes a platform for Paul’s ministry, the island’s role transforms from mere accident to divine appointment, underscoring how
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
Trust in the LORD with All Your Heart
Proverbs 3:1-12 is a powerful SOAP Reflection that emphasizes the importance of keeping God’s teachings close to the heart for a life of peace and success. Trusting in the LORD with all your heart leads to a life aligned with God’s ways, resulting in favor and renewal. Embrace steadfast love and faithfulness as they transform your character, drawing favor from both God and people. This passage invites you to live with total trust, rejecting pride and leaning on God’s guidance. Discover how obedience and discipline are not burdens but pathways to healing and prosperity. More insights await those ready to embrace a heart posture of reverence before God.
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
💰 Test Me in This
God challenges us to trust Him with our resources, offering blessings beyond measure. Discover how giving first can transform your faith and open the ‘windows of heaven’ in your life. Ready to test God’s faithfulness?
Christian Mind & Culture
Joy in Chains: Paul’s Race Well Run
Discover the power of joy rooted in faithfulness, as Paul’s journey reveals that true happiness emerges through unwavering allegiance to Christ, not from avoiding life’s trials.
Bible Exposition, Christian Mind & Culture
Jezebel and Ruth: Power Taken vs. Authority Received
Jezebel and Ruth: Contrasting Authority and Faith. Discover how these foreign women, living among God’s people, embody radically different approaches to power and authority. Witness the dramatic contrasts in their worldviews and actions that shaped Israel’s story. Unveil the truths hidden in their lives and find guidance for your own journey.
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
Luke 9 — Following Jesus When the Definitions Change
In Luke 9, Jesus challenges us to trade our modern notions of power and security for a life of humility and obedience. As followers, we’re invited to embrace self-denial and dependence on Him, rather than seeking comfort in familiar doctrines. This call to action is not optional; it’s a demand for true discipleship that reshapes our identity. Will you step out on faith, trusting in Jesus’s authority even when it lacks visible guarantees?
Gospel Foundations
Studying the Bible Together Using the SOAP Framework Overview
Discover how Lakepointe Church uses the SOAP framework to transform Bible study from passive reading to active obedience. By focusing on Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer, believers are guided to move from information to transformation, fostering a deeper, more personal relationship with God’s Word.
Bible Exposition
The Seven Habits of Faithful Christians
In our distracted age, faithfulness isn’t about achieving outward success but about living in obedience to Christ. Discover how habits shape our character and influence our priorities, forming the foundation of a life rooted in faith. Dive deeper to uncover the seven habits that align believers with Christ’s authority.
Bible Exposition
There Is No Neutral Ground
Faith in the face of cultural clashes reveals our true authority, as seen when a church in Minnesota became a battleground for justice and compassion. This incident highlights a deeper crisis within the church: how Scripture is interpreted under pressure. The choice between exegesis and eisegesis defines whether we remain neutral or allow our convictions to shape our faith.