09/11/2025
Today, I am devastated and in shock at the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, as we all are. My heart and prayers go out to his wife Erika, their children, and his entire family in this time of unimaginable sorrow.
Charlie was not only a patriot and a bold voice in our nation, but he was also a man who openly professed his faith in God. He believed in the power of prayer, the truth of Scripture, and the hope that is found only in Jesus Christ. While his passing leaves a deep void here on earth, we can take comfort in knowing that for those who trust in the Lord, death is not the end but the beginning of eternal life with Christ.
I cannot fully express the shock and the impact this has had on me personally. Maybe I silently supported him but was never too vocal… maybe I was not as brave as he was to stand up and say the things he stood for… maybe I was content in knowing someone else was doing the “dirty work.” But now, I cannot stay silent. Maybe I was hesitant… but now I feel compelled to be bold. Maybe I thought others could carry the weight… but now I know I must also stand for truth, for faith, and for God’s Word. Charlie’s death has awakened something in me: a deeper conviction to live out my faith publicly, courageously, and without compromise.
Jesus died at 33 years of age, and though He did nothing wrong, He was condemned and treated as a criminal. The Son of God was the Truth, yet executed as though He were a liar and a blasphemer. In many ways, what happened today with Charlie feels like a shadow of that reality.
But I also see a bigger picture, through the words of 1 Corinthians 2:8: “For had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” The devil thought that by killing Jesus he could silence Him, yet the cross only unleashed the power of His message to the entire world. And so it seems today—the attempt to silence Charlie has only amplified what he stood for. Now, countless people who had never heard his name will hear it, and with it, the values and convictions he championed.
