Posted on 09/22/2025 12:56:14 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
There were some very remarkable moments in the hours-long Christian affirmation for Charlie that took place yesterday in Glendale, Arizona; however, this testimonial from Marco Rubio is among the top tier.
Rubio begins with good natured humor; this cognitively breaks the psychological drag of recent memory and reorients the audience. Secretary Rubio then begins to speak eloquently about the impact of Charlie Kirk and the light he brought to a generation. Rubio bears witness.
Toward the end of his remarks, Secretary Rubio then enmeshed the truth of Charlie’s message to the life of Christ, and the immortal connection that binds a Christian nation in spiritual purpose. Like Charlie, Rubio has a gift. WATCH:
♦ The First Martyr – Stephen is introduced in the Book of Acts as one of the seven deacons appointed to oversee the distribution of food to widows in the early church. He is described as a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. Stephen’s bold preaching and miracles drew the attention of the Jewish authorities, leading to his arrest.
During his trial, Stephen delivered a powerful speech recounting Israel’s history and accusing the religious leaders of resisting the Holy Spirit. This speech culminated in his being stoned to death, making him the first Christian martyr.
♦ Paul – Saul, who later became known as the Apostle Paul, was present during Stephen’s stoning. The witnesses laid their clothes at Saul’s feet, indicating his approval of the execution. At this time, Saul was a zealous Pharisee, actively persecuting Christians and seeking to eradicate the new faith. His involvement in Stephen’s death highlights the intense opposition faced by early Christians from Jewish leaders.
♦ Transformation of Saul – Saul’s life took a dramatic turn on the road to Damascus, where he encountered the risen Christ. This event led to his conversion, and he became one of the most influential apostles in spreading Christianity. His transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a devoted follower of Christ is a powerful testament to the grace and power of God.
Significance – The stories of Saul and Stephen illustrate the early church’s struggles and the profound changes that can occur through faith. Stephen’s martyrdom is often seen as a catalyst for the spread of Christianity, as it prompted many believers to flee Jerusalem and share the gospel elsewhere. Saul’s conversion marks a pivotal moment in Christian history, as he became a key figure in establishing the church and writing many of the New Testament letters.
Summary: Stephen’s martyrdom and Saul’s transformation are central to understanding the early Christian movement and the challenges it faced. Their stories reflect the depth of faith, the virtue of redemption, and the power of the gospel.
Many people, me included, have pondered the remarkable transition of Marco Rubio.
God is in control!
“The Blessing” 🙌🏼
Charlie Kirk Memorial – 9-21-25🙏🏻“The Lord bless you and keep you: The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you: The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 pic.twitter.com/KNmiA9FSgF
— Amity (@amitylee13) September 21, 2025
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I was certainly impressed!
Me too.
good talk,Marco
From the depths of his heart.
It was very good but there were so many who were that it’s hard to say WHO wasn’t. I do have to say - shouldn’t but I’m going to anyway - that I did not care for most of the music. I’m more into traditional hymns and not the bands - much like the music in church services today geared to the younger set.
I’m curious what Don Jr., said when he first got to the mic. I missed his first line that had people laughing. Was it about Charlie or something his dad said as he looked up at him when he said it?
All of the speakers were excellent.
LoL loved his quip about communist Cuba being friendlier to conservatives than college campuses.
Marco has been a pleasant surprise. He’s been a strong sec of state for Trump. Really articulate.
Found it - that was funny. I bet Don Jr., is a hoot at family gatherings...great impersonation of his dad.
https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/donald-trump-jr-gives-speech-at-charlie-kirk-memorial-248034885629
“”All of the speakers were excellent.””
They certainly were. Each one I thought was the best until the next one came on...
Which one of these guys will deal better with Vlad and Xi? Don’t forget rocket man.
Israel can handle the hummus eaters.
I’m with you about the music.
I love the old hymns. Try this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMKYOs1aZP0
right???!
Marco has surprised me in every way. Truly future Potus material.
The speech that really brought the house down was Jack Psobiecs, closely followed by Benny’s.
It was my favorite tribute. He not only said all the right things but you can tell he felt them.
it was the most concise but thorough teaching of Jesus I’ve ever heard.
It almost felt like breaking some kind of law to listen to government officials affirming their belief in Christ. Hallelujah!
Rubio’s talk was excellent—I agree with Sundance, probably the best—as were Ben Carson’s, DonJr’s, and several of the staffers from Turning Point. All of the many speakers were obviously deeply affected by Charlie and what happened. God bless them all.
I loved hearing Marco preach the Gospel.
Rubio knocked it out of the park
Totally agree. Macro’s speech was terrific. And he’s doing one heck of a job as Secretary of State.
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