When troubling headlines appear, Christians are invited to respond differently—not with fear or suspicion, but with prayer, compassion, and a renewed commitment to live as ambassadors of Christ’s love.

While “slave” might sound harsh, it really emphasizes our loyalty and obedience to God’s ways. Meanwhile, being a “friend of God” reveals the closeness we share with Christ (Ps. 25:14), and where He shares intimate mysteries with us.