The world is full of deep hurts and great needs. Unfortunately, so many people—including Christians—turn to insufficient sources to find relief and healing.
Whether or not you previously knew of Charlie Kirk, it would be impossible not to know of him today. Rarely—if ever—has the death of someone who was neither an elected official nor a decorated soldier ignited such a wave of public response. My social media feed has been flooded with tributes, news reports, and reflections. Clearly, Charlie’s voice and courage were making a difference.
But Charlie Kirk was more than a bold voice in a cultural moment. He was a young husband and father who knew Christ, loved his country, and stood unashamedly for truth.
Beyond the salvation of lost souls and the baptism of those converts, the church must be making disciples. Paul told Timothy, “ . . . the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2). This process of discipleship is larger than a fourteen-week program. It is the pouring into lives through biblical teaching as we faithfully labor to mentor new leaders.
When the government begins to redefine who can make decisions for your child—or worse, bypass you altogether—it’s not just an overstep. It’s an attack on the very foundation of the family.
As ministry leaders, we all know that promise in Matthew where Jesus says He'll build His church. Amen to that! But here's the question on my heart: how do we effectively steward the growth God sends our way?
Every person’s journey through grief is unique, because every grief is unique. Grief comes in all shapes and sizes, and it comes as a result of any type of loss.