- December 4, 2025
Dear editor:
Like so many in our community and across our nation, I mourn Charlie Kirk. I mourn him as if he were a friend. I have heard many say that and have seen many post that on social media. Why are we so affected by this death, his assassination?
Charlie was a beacon of free speech. He was of bold character. He did what many of us cannot do, and we took notice. He gave a voice to our thoughts, to our values, to what we know is right. Charlie loved our country, even more so he loved our Lord.
He saw what is happening to our youth. He started this journey while he was still a teenager, because of his own experiences in school. He dropped out of college, because he recognized the indoctrination. Dropping out of college had no impact on his intelligence. No, he was as intelligent and thoughtful as anyone could be.
He wanted to awaken other students to what was being done to their minds.
He spoke truth. And he was killed for it.
As Christians we know we must take up that bloody microphone and become like Charlie. We must speak boldly of the truth. We must fight evil with love. Fight evil on our knees.
As I say this though, remember: "We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." Ephesians 6:12-13.
It is not people we have to battle against, it is the evil which holds influence over them. For those who wish to laugh and mock look around you, really look at what the enemy has brought to our great nation. Look to Charlie, who was assassinated for speaking the truth.
Many wonder what they can do to continue Charlie's work. What I say to you is read your Bible if you haven't done so recently. Pray to God for guidance. Pray for a spirit of boldness. Pray God to use you, to speak through. Join a church if you haven't already. Enjoy fellowship with other believers. Seek counsel from your Pastor.
But remember what Jesus said in Matthew 10:22: "And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved." If you do this, you will hear the words Charlie heard on Wednesday, "Good and faithful servant. Well done."
Rest easy Charlie, we will take it from here.
Peace and love to you all.
Tracey Norris
Palm Coast
