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“Stillness, Not Speed”

Isaiah 30:15–16 (NKJV)

16 This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.

16 You said, ‘No, we will flee on horses.’ Therefore you will flee! You said, ‘We will ride off on swift horses.’ Therefore your pursuers will be swift!

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“Thank You!”

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Two of the most liberating words in our language are: “Thank You!”

Hebrews 13:5 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. 16 But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Philippians 4:6, Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

Psalm 35:18, I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.

In Psalm 107:22 "Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy." (NIV)

THANK YOU closes the circle of breakthrough in our lives. Lesson from the Ten Lepers: Ten were cleansed, but one was MADE WHOLE by saying "Thank You!"

Luke 17:11 Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. 13 And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. 17 So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? 18 Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” 19 And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.”

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“God’s Kingdom, Power, & Glory In You”

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Matthew 6:13, “And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”

Kingdom: God’s rule.

Power: God’s ability to accomplish His will.

Glory: God's MAJESTY that belong to Him alone.

Example of God's Majesty: This is the "Pleiades" star cluster, mentioned in the Bible:

(Job 9:9, 38:31, Amos 5:8)

"He made the Pleiades and Orion..." (Amos 5:8)

MY GALLERY OF ASTRO PHOTOS

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"Seize the Day: Not What If, Choose What Now, What Next"

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Author Note: Political violence is unacceptable. The death of Charlie Kirk was wrong and tragic. We pray for his family. This article should not be construed as disrespecting his life, which was precious—as is all human life. However, his work highlights a larger concern regarding an American version of Christianity that, historically and in contemporary times, has distorted and perverted the cause of Christ.
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A Historical Perspective

In his generation, Frederick Douglass summarized an “Americanized” version of Christianity in 1852:
“I love the pure, peaceable, and impartial Christianity of Christ; I therefore hate the corrupt, slaveholding, women-whipping, cradle-plundering, partial, and hypocritical Christianity of this land. Indeed, I can see no reason, but the most deceitful one, for calling the religion of this land Christianity. I look upon it as the climax of all misnomers, the boldest of all frauds, and the grossest of all libels.” (Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave)

We continue to witness Americanized versions of Christianity tailored to specific groups of people.

Defensiveness

I have interacted with White brothers and sisters who become very defensive whenever something concerning White people is mentioned. The reality is that many of the most devastating events in history, in terms of global impact, were carried out by people of European descent. However, that does not implicate every White person any more than the wrongs committed by some Black people should implicate all Black people, though we are far more accustomed to being treated as a monolith.

What we see today is not only defensiveness but also deliberate attempts to obscure and rewrite history. This is especially evident in figures like Donald Trump, who has actively sought to minimize or erase the egregious acts committed against Black people by those of European descent. Defensiveness is unnecessary because of many good deeds, but White Christian nationalism thrives on a version of history that portrays White actions as noble, heroic, and divinely inspired—even when those narratives are not factual and designed to repress others..

So we never need to become defensive about our ethnic part of the human family. Truth, especially the unpleasant parts, is always far more interesting and helpful than fabrications.

Charlie Kirk and Christian Nationalism

I have been seeking to understand the fascination with the late Charlie Kirk, since I was previously unfamiliar with his work. It seems he epitomized Christian nationalism—specifically White Christian nationalism, since this is not something widely practiced among other ethnic groups within Christianity. White Christian nationalism largely exists for cultural preservation.

I was surprised to learn that he is regarded by many as a martyr for the cause he championed. While Donald J. Trump has never pretended to be a serious Christian, Mr. Kirk fully integrated his version of Christianity and Scripture with public policy.

At this moment, it is essential to pray for his family. At the same time, the impact of his words and works should not be forgotten as much of it was rooted in Christian nationalism, which is self-serving.

Defining White Christian Nationalism

When you understand the definition of White Christian nationalism, much of the fixation on the late Charlie Kirk—and related actions—becomes clearer.

White Christian nationalism is both a political ideology and a cultural identity. It blends elements of nationalism, Christianity (particularly the politically conservative, White-centered version of Protestant Christianity), and a belief that the United States was founded as—and should remain—a distinctly “Christian nation.”

It is important to note that the nation was founded while enslaving people made in God’s image and likeness. This evil could have been excluded at the founding, yet it was embedded into the very structure of the nation. Such practices were utterly inconsistent with the character of Christ, but intentionally aligned with that distorted version of Christianity.

Core Beliefs of White Christian Nationalism

~ America as a Christian nation: Advocates claim that the U.S. was founded on biblical principles and should privilege Christianity in law, culture, and governance. Yet enslaving fellow humans (particularly Africans) was considered part of their so-called “biblical principles.”

~ White cultural dominance: It assumes that “real” American identity is tied to European ancestry, often sidelining or excluding people of color, immigrants, and non-Christians.

~Authority and order: It frequently supports strict gender roles and strong “law-and-order” policies (law enforcement historically focused on controlling “others”), viewing these as divinely mandated.

White Christian nationalism provides the ideological framework for authoritarian and anti-democratic actions carried out by the current president and the Republican Party, with overwhelming support from majorities of White American voters. The marginalization of “others” functions as a deliberate tactic to confront what is perceived as an existential threat: the projected “browning” of America as demographic shifts continue.

~ Bryan Hudson, September, 2025

Related Reading:

For further insight, consider the words of Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk’s quotes and beliefs – The Guardian

“The Debate We Still Need To Have”
By Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Charlie Kirk was no King
By Joel Bowman, Sr.

“Rest to Soar, Run & Walk”

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Isaiah 40:30, Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, 31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

Hebrews 4:10, For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His

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