The Day Charlie Kirk Was Martyred: How One Man's Sacrifice Became a Revival
September 10th, 2025 I was staring out my office window, captivated by the beauty of a perfect Florida day—the kind that beckons you outside. I was meditating on the sermonette I had prepared for our student ministry that evening, centered on discipleship. My thoughts lingered on the Apostle Peter and the profound cost of following Jesus of Nazareth. Buzzz, buzzz, buzzz. An incoming call shattered my focus. I glanced at my watch to see my brother-in-law’s name scrolling across the screen. It wasn’t uncommon for him to call, but it was odd for him to reach me at work. “Hello, what’s up?” I asked, my voice tinged with curiosity. “Charlie Kirk has been shot,” he said, his voice trembling with an earnest warble, the kind that portrays shock and deep concern. I was stunned. “Wha—what?” I stammered, my lungs squeezing out the sound. “Charlie Kirk was at an event and was shot,” he continued. “My friend who was there heard what sounded like a large-caliber round…” I know I responded, but that...
