The Cost of Conviction: A Pastoral Reflection on Charlie Kirk (By: Tom Kennedy, POBA Moral & Civic Concerns Leader) “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him” – Nahum 1:7. “Day of trouble.” Not a poetic phrase, but a piercing reality. On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, just 31 years old, was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. For some, he was a hero, for others a lightning rod. He stirred culture, moved minds, and provoked thought and reaction. Love him or hate him, we can be certain that his life left a mark, and his death has jolted a nation. And now, as Pastors, as Christians, as the Church, we must ask some questions. How do we respond? What should God’s people say? What does this moment demand of us? There is one word that rises above the rest: clarity. The world does not need more noise. It needs the clear, convictional sound of Truth. The Weight of a Life Charlie Kirk co-fo...
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