Remembering Charlie Kirk

I didn’t know who Charlie Kirk was two weeks ago. I don’t know what that says about me as a person or as a Christian, but I don’t follow politics or mainstream media, besides what comes across my social media channels, and somehow I hadn’t gotten on his algorithms 🤷🏻‍♀️

Everything I know about Charlie & Erika Kirk, and Turning Point USA, I have learned since September 10th. 

Here’s what I’ve gathered:

  • Charlie was a loving husband and father.
  • He wasn’t afraid to speak boldly about his faith in Jesus.
  • He had many friends, and millions respected him.
  • He loved his country.
  • He loved people—and he loved to debate.
  • His topics were controversial, and not everyone agreed with him.

What stands out most to me is this: disagreements don’t erase someone’s humanity. We’ve lost that perspective as a nation. Political and religious differences have turned into dividing lines, and Charlie’s tragic assassination is an example of what happens when hate grows unchecked.


I believe, in his heart, Charlie wanted the best for this country. He didn’t deserve to die—and in my opinion he didn’t even deserve to be hated. What if, instead of fueling our energy with anger and hate, we redirected it toward love?


Because here’s the truth: what we focus on grows. If we pour our time into criticizing, resenting, or even dehumanizing those we disagree with, we strengthen division. But if we pour that same energy into loving others—especially those we feel most different from—we plant something better.


If you don’t like how Charlie spoke about a group of people, go love those people. Show kindness, compassion, and dignity. That will always bear more fruit than hating, complaining, or tearing others down.


It’s okay to disagree with Charlie. It’s okay if you didn’t resonate with his memorial or with what was said by leaders there today. But if we truly want to heal as a nation, we have to begin with this: seeing each other—yes, even the people we disagree with—as human beings worthy of love.

At the end of the day, we get to choose what kind of energy we bring into the world. We can’t control politics, the media, or even the people we disagree with—but we can control how we respond. Imagine the difference it would make if each of us committed to loving more and hating less.

So here’s my challenge to you: this week, find one person you disagree with—big or small—and choose to show them love. It might be a kind word, a listening ear, or simply offering them respect. Small acts of love, multiplied, have the power to change the atmosphere around us.


Let’s be people who don’t just talk about love, but who live it out—even when it’s hard, even when it’s messy. Because love really does have the power to heal our land. 



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