There is evil in this world—and sometimes, it’s on full display.

Another shooting. Another family devastated. Another community left reeling.

It seems like every week, we’re hit with more headlines filled with tragedy. Violence in our streets, brokenness in our homes, division across our nation. It’s easy to feel discouraged. It’s even easier to ask:
Why do bad things keep happening in the world?

It’s a question that reaches deep into the soul—especially for those of us who believe in a good and loving God. But Scripture doesn’t leave us empty-handed.

The Apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:12 (NLT):
“We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.”

There is evil in this world—and sometimes, it’s on full display.
But what we’re witnessing is more than just cultural chaos or political dysfunction. It’s a spiritual battle. A war being waged not just in our neighborhoods, but in our hearts.

Too often, our first instinct is to turn on one another. To assign blame, draw lines, and build walls. But in doing so, we lose sight of something critical:
We have more in common than we think.

Regardless of politics, race, background, or belief—we were all created by the same God. We are all image-bearers. And deep down, we all long for peace, safety, and purpose.

That’s why now is the time to wake up—not in fear, but in faith.
Now is the time to reject the lie that we’re enemies just because we disagree.
Now is the time to recognize that the real fight isn’t left vs. right. It’s light vs. darkness.

This isn’t just a call to unity—it’s a call to spiritual awareness.

We must name evil for what it is.
We must cling to truth like never before.
And we must stop expecting human systems to fix a soul-level problem. Because while legislation may help, it can’t heal the human heart. Only God can do that.

As we grieve the pain around us, we must also guard our hearts from bitterness and apathy. We must choose love over hate, compassion over contempt, and prayer over panic.

This world is broken. But it is not beyond repair.
Hope is not lost. In fact, hope has a name—and His name is Jesus.

So let’s pray for the hurting. Let’s listen to one another. Let’s lead with truth and love.
And let’s remember: we are not powerless. We are people of purpose.

The darkness is loud, but light still wins.