Faith leader JP De Gance says Charlie Kirk's message on gratitude remains relevant in 2025, nearly three months after the far-right activist was fatally shot.
Kirk, who had delivered a Thanksgiving statement just weeks before his assassination, emphasized the importance of being thankful and finding common ground among people of different faiths. De Gance agrees with this sentiment, saying that Americans need to disconnect from technology and focus on those around them during Thanksgiving.
De Gance also highlighted the significance of gratitude in the Christian faith, noting that it allows Christians to recognize God's blessings in their lives. He stressed the importance of humility and recognizing that one is not above God.
In line with Communio's mission, De Gance advised people to extend an invitation to those who may not have a community to join them for Thanksgiving. This would help combat loneliness and provide opportunities for meaningful connections.
For those looking to honor Kirk's legacy this Thanksgiving, De Gance suggests drawing inspiration from his core messages on gratitude and faith. He also advises young people to attend church services on Thanksgiving weekend and invite family and loved ones to join in prayers of gratitude.
Kirk, who had delivered a Thanksgiving statement just weeks before his assassination, emphasized the importance of being thankful and finding common ground among people of different faiths. De Gance agrees with this sentiment, saying that Americans need to disconnect from technology and focus on those around them during Thanksgiving.
De Gance also highlighted the significance of gratitude in the Christian faith, noting that it allows Christians to recognize God's blessings in their lives. He stressed the importance of humility and recognizing that one is not above God.
In line with Communio's mission, De Gance advised people to extend an invitation to those who may not have a community to join them for Thanksgiving. This would help combat loneliness and provide opportunities for meaningful connections.
For those looking to honor Kirk's legacy this Thanksgiving, De Gance suggests drawing inspiration from his core messages on gratitude and faith. He also advises young people to attend church services on Thanksgiving weekend and invite family and loved ones to join in prayers of gratitude.
and can we talk about how weird it is that they're using someone who got shot as a way to promote unity and common ground? 
like, I'm all for getting along with others, but come on... 
but seriously, jp de gance makes some good points about gratitude and community, i guess it's a good reminder to be thankful for the little things in life like our friends and family... but can we also talk about how thankful we are for pizza? 
I think it's so great that JP De Gance is keeping Charlie Kirk's message alive, but you know what would've been even more meaningful if he'd talked about how we can take his ideas offline, like literally putting down our phones and being present with the people around us on Thanksgiving. Like, I'm all for gratitude, but when everyone's glued to their screens it feels kinda superficial. Let's use this as an opportunity to reconnect with each other and make some real connections, you know? 
. It's like, so easy to get caught up in our screens during Thanksgiving, but this guy was all about connectin' with others on a real level 
. And I think that's a lesson we can all learn from - takin' time to appreciate the people around us and not just focus on our own stuff 
. JP De Gance is onto somethin' there, remindin' us that gratitude is key to findin' common ground and breakin' down those barriers 
. Let's take a page out of Charlie Kirk's book this Thanksgiving and make some meaningful connections with the people around us 
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. I mean, I don't agree with all their views, but Charlie Kirk was actually saying some pretty cool stuff about gratitude before he got shot 
. It's weird, but De Gance is right – we need to put our phones away and focus on each other for once, you know? Like, remember when Thanksgiving used to be just about family and friends, not about social media posts 
. Anyway, I think De Gance's idea to invite people who might be alone on Thanksgiving is actually a good one 
. We should all just try to be more kind and compassionate towards each other this holiday season 
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I'm a bit skeptical about JP De Gance's take on Charlie Kirk's message, you know? Like, I get what he's saying about gratitude and finding common ground, but it feels kinda... watered down, ya feel? I mean, Charlie was all about sparking those tough conversations, pushing people to think differently. Not just a feel-good, disconnect-from-tech-and-focus-on-thanksgiving vibe 
Or what about the ones who are just struggling to make ends meet? It's not that simple.
. and yeah, being thankful for what we have and recognizing our own place in life (humility, anyone?) is a good vibe 
It's also really heartwarming to think about extending invitations to those who might be alone on Thanksgiving - it could make a huge difference for someone's day 
. Let's all take a page out of Charlie Kirk's book and spread some love this Turkey Day! 
So I'm reading about JP De Gance thinking Charlie Kirk's message on gratitude is still a thing in 2025? Like, isn't that just a fancy way of saying "don't be too bitter about not getting those extra slices of turkey"? 
. It's crazy how lonely we can be despite having so many people around us 
. I think extending an invitation to those who might be feeling isolated is a great idea - maybe Kirk's message was more relevant than we thought in the first place 
I think this is a really great way to honor Charlie Kirk's memory, and I love that JP De Gance is encouraging people to invite those who might be lonely or feeling left out. That's some beautiful community-building right there 
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. I mean, come on, it's like we've been saying that for years, but somehow it still needs to be said by faith leaders too... Like, don't get me wrong, I'm all about spreading love and positivity, but can't we just figure this out on our own? 
. I think it's really interesting how his focus on gratitude has become relevant again, especially with everyone being stuck online 24/7 
. It's amazing how something as simple as a community dinner can bring so much joy and connection to people's lives. And yeah, I think it's really beautiful that he's advocating for humility and recognizing our place in the world