When tragedy strikes our political landscape, how should Christians respond? In the wake of Charlie Kirk's tragic death, Austin W. Duncan offers seven biblical principles for navigating crisis with wisdom instead of outrage. From the truth that "violence is the argument of those who have run out of words" to the reminder that "grief shared is grief halved, but anger shared is anger doubled," this post challenges believers to choose Christ-like character when the world loses its mind. A thoughtful guide for responding to political violence with prayer, truth-seeking, and practical love—because how we handle tragedy reveals our true theology.

In 'Shav: Name Power', Pastor Austin W. Duncan examines the third commandment from Exodus 20:7, exploring the deep meaning of God's name. Drawing from linguistic, historical, and biblical contexts, the sermon illustrates how God's name embodies His character, authority, and invitation to relationship. Austin warns against both obvious and subtle misuses of God's name, from casual exclamations to manipulative prayer practices. He challenges listeners to move beyond mere avoidance of misuse to actively hallowing God's name in daily life. The message emphasizes how our treatment of God's name reflects our relationship with Him, culminating in the ultimate revelation of God's name in Jesus Christ. Balancing scholarly insight with practical application, this sermon invites believers to a deeper reverence for and intimacy with the God who has graciously revealed His name to us.

After the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the certification, and inauguration that followed, the church’s task is not to relive the campaign but to practice steady discipleship in public: pray for leaders by name, tell the truth with sources, serve neighbors across party lines, and keep Scripture (not social feeds) setting the tempo. Drawing from Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, Jeremiah 29, Jesus’ “render to Caesar,” and the witness of Daniel and Paul, we have a practical path: honor without halos, critique without contempt; facts before forwards; knees before keyboards; people over parties; endurance over outrage. It offers concrete ways congregations can pray, speak, teach civics basics, resist dehumanizing rhetoric, and link political energy to everyday mercy.

In 'Shav: Name Power', Pastor Austin W. Duncan examines the third commandment from Exodus 20:7, exploring the deep meaning of God's name. Drawing from linguistic, historical, and biblical contexts, the sermon illustrates how God's name embodies His character, authority, and invitation to relationship. Austin warns against both obvious and subtle misuses of God's name, from casual exclamations to manipulative prayer practices. He challenges listeners to move beyond mere avoidance of misuse to actively hallowing God's name in daily life. The message emphasizes how our treatment of God's name reflects our relationship with Him, culminating in the ultimate revelation of God's name in Jesus Christ. Balancing scholarly insight with practical application, this sermon invites believers to a deeper reverence for and intimacy with the God who has graciously revealed His name to us.

In 'Shav: Name Power', Pastor Austin W. Duncan examines the third commandment from Exodus 20:7, exploring the deep meaning of God's name. Drawing from linguistic, historical, and biblical contexts, the sermon illustrates how God's name embodies His character, authority, and invitation to relationship. Austin warns against both obvious and subtle misuses of God's name, from casual exclamations to manipulative prayer practices. He challenges listeners to move beyond mere avoidance of misuse to actively hallowing God's name in daily life. The message emphasizes how our treatment of God's name reflects our relationship with Him, culminating in the ultimate revelation of God's name in Jesus Christ. Balancing scholarly insight with practical application, this sermon invites believers to a deeper reverence for and intimacy with the God who has graciously revealed His name to us.