Yesterday should have been Charlie Kirk's 32nd birthday.
For many of us, myself included, it is hard to believe he's gone. I cannot imagine how Erika Kirk feels!
Many of us are left asking God why and how he could take a good man like Charlie so soon.
Many single moms have asked similar questions about their own husbands or significant others, whether they are absent through death or betrayal.
But watching Erika, I was reminded of the bloodiest, most awful book I had ever ended up loving: Gates of Fire.
Listen to today's episode and learn how the ancient Spartan warriors were chosen for battle and how I see Charlie and Erika Kirk in God's decision making process.
SPOLIER ALERT: I give away the end of the Gates of Fire, so if you want to read it, download this episode, read quickly, and then listen.
I will tell you that what I believe God sees in Erika, He also sees in you!
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