It’s amazing how when you’re so close to a situation you become unaware of how big it is. We live about 25 minutes south of Chardon High School. Our church (Fellowship Bible) has been touched by the shootings. We have church family there. We have an Elder who’s a teacher there at the High School. We have family members related to the victims… and the shooter. As you can imagine, it’s been a whirlwind of activity over the last couple days.
With all that being said, it wasn’t until today that I truly realized that this is big, Really BIG! There are people all over this country questioning…shocked… and praying. Here’s our take on this experience in just a few words.
We’re shocked – just like everyone else.
We’re hurt – that a family could be in so much trouble that a child destroys lives so fast.
We’re hoping – that God uses this horrific event to draw people to him.
I know this is short and probably sounds a little too contrite for some, but there it is. We’re raw and in the moment here. This should not happen… but it does. This world is still the Devil’s playground. It’s about time The Church reclaims some territory… Let’s start with “The Family”.
Hopefully something a little more profound coming later…
