Over the weekend, I kept thinking about the kids Charlie Kirk spent so much time talking with on campuses across the nation. Students who are in the middle of an identity crisis, who feel like they’re stuck in the wrong body, or who live with self-hate every day. Even kids who identify as animals or objects just to cope. These are the very people Jesus has called us to love. And now, as details come out about Charlie’s killer and his ties to a transgender male, it’s just heartbreaking to see the pain and confusion in it all.
This past week has been heavy for our country with the assassination of Charlie Kirk. People have lost jobs for making fun of his death, Turning Point USA has had over 37,000 requests for new chapters in high schools and colleges, and I don’t think life in America will ever look the same again.
Charlie Kirk’s mission was to step into conversations with people who didn’t agree with him and create space for honest debate—conversations that almost no one else was willing to have. He stood in a gap that only a few others, like Bryce Young with his Instagram ministry, are also trying to fill—reaching out, praying with, and talking to people from every walk of life who don’t yet know Christ.
So here’s the question I’m wrestling with today: what are we doing to love people who don’t know Jesus? Do we even stop to ask the Holy Spirit to help us understand the pain of someone who looks in the mirror and thinks about ending their life because they feel like they were born in the wrong body?
When we run into someone angry, bitter, or depressed—do we ask God for a way into their life, or do we just look the other way? If our frustration with the darkness in this world causes us to forget that those trapped in their minds and hearts being deceived by the devil are people too, then we’re doing Christianity wrong. We have to see them as Jesus sees them. That doesn’t excuse evil actions, but it does change how we pray and how we approach people with compassion instead of human judgment.
Matthew 9:36 says, “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” That’s how Jesus looked at people. Do we want those who hate us to meet the Shepherd we know in Christ?
It’s always easier to fight fire with fire and hate with hate. But following Jesus means doing the harder thing—meeting anger with love and despair with peace.
This week, ask God how you can bring His peace into the world around you. Be bold in living out the truth of Scripture, but do it with the love of Christ shining through you. Remember James 1:20: “The anger of man does not produce the righteous life that God desires.”
The resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter) marks a pivotal moment in Christian faith, but what happened during the 40 days after He rose from the dead? This period was crucial for establishing the foundation of Christianity and provides important lessons for believers today. Why Were the 40 Days After the Resurrection Important? After rising from…
Building a Biblical Worldview: Insights from Dr. George Barna A child’s worldview begins developing between 15-18 months and is typically fully formed by age 13. This worldview tends to remain unchanged throughout life unless challenged by major life events. Understanding this critical window of development is essential for parents and mentors seeking to shape the…
In today’s world, many men are walking with deep emotional and spiritual wounds. While society often promotes a “victimhood mentality,” God calls us to something greater – complete healing and freedom through Christ. How Do Men Experience Hurt Differently? Men often manifest hurt through: The challenge is that many men don’t want to acknowledge their…
Ancient secrets of the Ark of the Covenant and biblical archaeology bring scripture to life in remarkable ways and help historical accuracy of the Bible. Through careful research and excavation, ancient artifacts help validate the historical accuracy of the Bible while deepening our understanding of biblical times. Who Guards the Ark of the Covenant Today?…
This past week, Jamaica was hit with an incredible storm that caused massive damage to the island nation and destroyed much of the island. When storms like this hit around the world, it is so incredible to me how quickly the world moves on. The residents of Jamaica are left to pick up the pieces…
“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:32 NIV This quote is from a devotional I recently went through by Ann Voskamp “The Greatest Gift.” This quote stopped me dead in my tracks and forced…
