The One Thing: According to the Peanuts

In Gospel of Mark chapter 10, a man comes to Jesus with a question: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” It’s a great question. He’s serious.Sincere.He’s done a lot of things right. So Jesus looks at him and says: “One thing you lack…” Not ten.Not a list. Just one. Because it wasn’t his behavior holding […]

Red Sea Moments

I know what it feels liketo stand in a Red Sea moment. You know the place. Where you don’t know what to do.You don’t know how you’re going to get through.You don’t know what the next step even is. And the air feels heavy. Thick.Quiet.Like something is closing in. In Exodus 14, this is exactly where they […]

It’s a Trap!

A look at Daniel 6:7–8 There’s a moment in Book of Daniel 6:7–8 that feels almost harmless at first. It sounds like admiration. Respect. Honor. “All the officials have agreed…that anyone who prays to any god or man except you, O king, shall be thrown into the den of lions.” If you just skim it, it almost feels […]

There’s a Lion

You walk out of church.Same routine. Same steps. Same parking lot. Except today… it’s different. Because sitting right there—between your car and the exit—is a lion. Not metaphorical.Not spiritualized.A real lion. Watching. Waiting. Now be honest… You’re not checking your phone.You’re not finishing a conversation.You’re not casually strolling to your car. Everything in you locks […]

This Little Light of Mine… but Should it Stay Little?

Have you ever had a moment where the lights in a room were dim…and you mistook something for something else? I think we all have. Have you ever walked across a dark room thinking you could make it—only to trip over something you didn’t even know was there? I have. In fact, I once cut […]

When Did Jesus Really Die? Maybe Not What You Think

It’s kind of wild when you think about it. All over the world…same time of year…people pause… to remember the death of Jesus. Different languages.Different cultures.Different traditions. But the same story. That matters. It really does. — Now…what I’m about to say—this isn’t a shot at anybody. Not trying to pick a fight. Just…maybe an […]