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Die Hard is a Christmas movie. That is all.
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Let's open up our eyes Let's meet the Lord, He's coming Dark is fading now It's daylight, daylight Many thanks to @SilentCompany for this šŸ™šŸ™šŸ˜‡šŸ˜‡
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Prayers do get answered. God is so good. šŸ’Æā™„ļøšŸ˜Ž
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For the love of Pete just shut it down already.
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Welp, can’t unsee that lol
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Erika Kirk is one of the bravest people l have ever seen. Not because she is stepping into her husband’s legacy even though it will be dangerous, although we know given the events of a week and a half ago that it will be. No, she is brave because in the wake of her husband’s assassination, she stands tall. She is not bowed, or broken. She is enduring. God bless you, Erika.
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What Now? An unspeakable sadness settled over the United States the afternoon of September 10, 2025. By all accounts, though, in Orem, Utah, on the campus of Utah Valley University, it was a beautiful day. The sun was shining, classes had begun very recently, and everyone was in that ā€œnew school yearā€ spirit. From the various videos taken in the late morning sunshine, there was going to be a great crowd who had come to hear, and possibly talk to, Charlie Kirk. What happened at 12:23 PM on that faithful day is something that none of us will ever forget. We’ve seen the videos. They are raw and hateful and an affront to everything this country stands for. Mr. Kirk had to come to celebrate our nation, and to talk with thousands of students, as he always did on his college tours. I’m not going to hash out logistics. I refuse to give the evil people responsible for this any more publicity than they’ve already gotten. But it has to be said: Charlie Kirk was assassinated for his belief in the Constitution, the sanctity of marriage, and the rule of law. Erika Kirk has been phenomenal throughout this tragedy. My heart aches for her, wife to wife, mother to mother. My heart breaks for those two young children who are going to have to grow up without their Dad. What I find interesting, though, is that there are thousands of people coming forward, posting on social media that this tragedy has hit them hard. Unexpectedly hard. People on the right, people on the left, centrists, and people that are apolitical. People that never met Mr. Kirk, never spoke to him, maybe even had never seen him in videos, these people are saying that it feels like a death in the family. And for all intents and purposes, it is. Mr. Kirk’s death resonates in the American spirit. That’s why we all feel it, and we’re saddened to our core. The American spirit, the true American spirit, is one of seeking commonality, respecting differing beliefs, and ultimately finding a way forward. Mr. Kirk represented all of that, and more. Jesus taught that "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick," emphasizing that he came to call sinners to repentance, not the righteous (Matthew 9:12, Mark 2:17, Luke 5:31). Mr. Kirk was all about loving the sinners, while still hating the sin. He could find some kind of touchstone with each person that he interacted with, whoever they were. He was an amazing communicator, one that could make each person feel like it was OK to talk to this guy, because he wanted to become a friend. And so I say to all of you, one of the best ways that we can honor Charlie Kirkā€˜s life is to go out in the world and be just like him. No judgments, no condemnation, just empathy and facts. We hurt because we know that this was what he was trying to do. And we’ll ultimately be strong, because he would want us to keep doing it.
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Navigating Grief with God’s Strength Grief can feel like a heavy weight. It’s like carrying a big suitcase full of pain, and sometimes you don’t even know how to unpack it. But here’s the good news: God doesn’t leave us to carry that load alone. He’s right there with you, ready to help you through. Point 1: Grief Is Real, and God Sees It Let’s start with this truth: grief is real, and it’s okay to feel it. Sometimes we think as Christians we’ve gotta put on a happy face all the time, but that’s not what the Bible says. Look at Psalm 34:18 (AMP): ā€œThe Lord is near to those who are of a broken heart and saves such as are crushed with sorrow for sin and are humbly and thoroughly penitent.ā€ Did you hear that? God is near to the brokenhearted. He’s not far off, shaking His head, saying, ā€œGet it together!ā€ No, He’s right there, wrapping His arms around you when your heart feels like it’s in a million pieces. Grief can take many forms. It’s not just losing a loved one, but sometimes it’s the loss of a dream, a relationship, or even the life you thought you’d have. You may feel like you’re drowning in sadness, but God isn’t afraid of our tears. He sees every one of them. Psalm 56:8 (AMP) says, ā€œYou have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not recorded in Your book?ā€ Isn’t that beautiful? God’s collecting your tears! He’s keeping track of every moment you’re hurting, and He’s not gonna let that pain go to waste. So, don’t stuff your grief down or pretend it’s not there. Be honest with God. Tell Him, ā€œLord, this hurts. I’m struggling.ā€ He can handle it, and He wants to meet you right where you are.
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Stage 3: Bargaining – God Hears Your ā€˜What Ifs’ Now we get to bargaining. This is where you start playing the ā€œwhat ifā€ or ā€œif onlyā€ game. ā€œIf only I’d done this, maybe they’d still be here.ā€ ā€œGod, if You bring them back, I’ll do anything!ā€ It’s like you’re trying to make a deal to undo the pain. But God wants to meet you in those thoughts and point you to His truth. Isaiah 55:8-9 (AMP) says, ā€œā€˜For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,’ declares the Lord. ā€˜For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts.ā€™ā€ When you’re bargaining, you’re trying to control what’s happened, but God’s ways are bigger. He’s not ignoring your pleas; He’s inviting you to trust His plan, even when it doesn’t make sense. Practical step: When those ā€œwhat ifsā€ creep in, write them down, then pray, ā€œGod, I don’t understand, but I trust Your ways are higher.ā€ Hand those thoughts over to Him. He’s got a purpose, even in the pain, and He’s working it out. Stage 4: Depression – God Lifts You from the Pit Depression is often the stage where grief feels like a heavy blanket you can’t shake off. You might feel hopeless, tired, or like you’ll never smile again. We’ve all had days where getting out of bed felt like climbing a mountain. But God’s Word is clear: He doesn’t leave you in that pit. Psalm 40:1-2 (AMP) says, ā€œI waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of a horrible pit [of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay, and He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path.ā€ Did you hear that? God hears your cry, and He’s pulling you out of that pit! He’s setting your feet on solid ground, even when you can’t see it yet. Depression in grief is real, and it’s okay to seek help―talk to a pastor, a counselor, or a trusted friend. But don’t forget to lean on God. His strength is what carries you when you’ve got nothing left. Practical step: If you’re in this stage, start small. Read one verse a day, like Psalm 23:4 (AMP): ā€œEven though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me.ā€ Let God’s Word be your lifeline, and reach out for support. You don’t have to walk this alone.
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Stage 5: Acceptance – God Gives Beauty for Ashes Finally, we come to acceptance. This doesn’t mean you’re ā€œoverā€ the grief or that you’re happy about the loss. It means you’re starting to find a new normal, trusting God to carry you forward. Acceptance is where you begin to see that God’s still writing your story, and there’s hope ahead. Isaiah 61:3 (AMP) says God gives ā€œbeauty for ashes, a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.ā€ In acceptance, God starts trading your ashes for something beautiful. Maybe it’s a new perspective, a deeper faith, or a way to help others. I bet we’ve all seen this in our own lives―times when we thought we’d never move forward, but God showed us He is still working, giving us joy in places we never expected. Practical step: In acceptance, ask God, ā€œWhat’s next?ā€ Look for ways to honor your loss while stepping into the future He has for you. Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP) reminds us, ā€œFor I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ā€˜plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.ā€ Hold on to that hope! Conclusion: God Walks with You Through Every Stage Here’s the bottom line: no matter what stage of grief you’re in―denial, anger, bargaining, depression, or acceptance―God is with you. He’s not rushing you to ā€œget over it.ā€ He’s walking with you, step by step, turning your pain into something purposeful. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (AMP) says, ā€œBlessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts and encourages us in every trouble so that we will be able to comfort and encourage those who are in any kind of trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.ā€ Grief is real, but God’s love is bigger. He sees your pain, He comforts you in it, He gives it a purpose, and He’s leading you to a future filled with hope. If you’re grieving today, don’t try to do it alone. Run to God. Let Him hold you, heal you, and show you the way forward.
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Charlie Kirk’s wife is in this image you see. While some of you mock and celebrate his death, she’s experiencing a level of pain most of us could never imagine. She just lost her husband. Their children just lost their father. A family has been shattered. Charlie wasn’t just a public figure—he was a man with a wife who loved him and kids who needed him. No matter your politics, no matter your disagreements, celebrating someone’s death is pure evil. Disagree with his ideas if you want, but don’t forget he was still a human being. A husband. A father. A friend. If you’re cheering right now, you’re not exposing Charlie, you’re exposing your own lack of humanity.
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Pray for Charlie Kirk’s family, pray for each other, pray for our nation.
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The Democratic Party, ladies and gentlemen. This is disgusting. She needs to be expelled from Congress and sent back to Somalia. @SpeakerJohnson, do your job.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D) is now ATTACKING and SMEARING Charlie Kirk after he was assassinated. This is an elected representative. She needs to RESIGN. EVIL
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Nothing justifies hate to the extent that someone is murdered for their beliefs. God, help us through this.
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