Laura Hedgespeth

[Allie Beth Stuckey @conservmillen]

Since “Christ is King” is trending, I want to take the opportunity to explain what this truth really means, not as a politically-charged rallying cry, but as the central Christian doctrine.

In the ancient world, the Greeks sought reason, the Romans physical strength, and the Jewish people yearned for the coming of their long-awaited Messiah, who would come in the form of a king. When Jesus burst onto the scene, he arrived not as a scholar, a warrior, or a king, but as a baby.

He hailed from the obscure town of Nazareth, north of Jerusalem in the region of Galilee. The son of a carpenter, he was far from royalty, and he was no soldier. While well-educated in the Scriptures, his teachings contradicted both the Jewish and the pagan scholarship of the time. He fit no one’s idea of a hero or a savior.

And yet, there he was, claiming to be one with God, the fulfillment of ancient prophecy, the longed-for Messiah-King, healing the sick, forgiving the sinner, and taking to task the religious leaders of his day for their hardened hearts (John 10:30, Jn 4:25-26, Luke 7:49).

In a world that prized the logos, Jesus, whose very existence defied all logic, claimed to be the Logos, the very embodiment of Truth (Jn 1:1-14). The Tao of the East and the Word of the West met its match in God-made-flesh, Jesus Christ.

To the Jewish leaders, Jesus was a blasphemer. To the Romans, he was a nuisance. To some, Jesus was a madman, not unlike others in the same era who claimed to be sent from God.

But unlike the others, Jesus’s existence, death, burial, and the eye-witness accounts of his resurrection completely rerouted the course of history. We still count time by his birth. The anthology that contains the account of his life is the most widely circulated book in history. Whether one accepts or rejects the Bible as true or divinely inspired, that the faith Jesus ignited radically changed the world forever is undeniable. It can hardly be enumerated the human rights advances that have their source in Christianity. Every foundational idea in Western civilization is inextricably intertwined with Christian doctrine; not even the most ardent atheist can escape it.

That Christianity changed the world so drastically is even more stunning when you consider that its tenets are paradoxical rather than pragmatic: to live, one must die; to gain, one must lose; to be rich, one must become poor; to be wise, one must become a fool; to grow up, one must become like a child; to be strong, one must become weak. Love your enemies. Pray for those who persecute you.

These ideas are only fitting for a faith in which the Savior arrived as a helpless baby, the Lion as a lamb, the King as a servant. It’s a faith that claims eternal victory yet has a cross as its crux, an execution device so gruesome it was reserved only for unruly slaves, criminals, and… the sinless God-man who bore the sins of the world.

“For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe.” 1 Corinthians 1:21

God sent this Jesus, his only Son, to die on behalf of sinners, paying our debt and wiping our slate clean. By grace through the free gift of faith, we can be reconciled to a holy God, become his children, and live forever with him. In Christ and Christ alone do we find salvation, joy, satisfaction, and the peace for which we long.

Christians hang our hope on the fact that this Jesus, who is currently at the right hand of God, is returning, not as a baby in a manger or a lamb led to the slaughter, but as the victorious Warrior-King. He will defeat the Evil One once and for all, making all things right. He will do away with injustice, oppression, deceit, sadness, and sickness forever.

Yes, Christ is King. This is not just a chant or a motto. It’s not a slogan or a slam. It’s reality.

He who has ears to hear, let him hear

[Laura Hedgespeth @LHedge]

@OHWellnessUPS Kicking off Healthy Heart Month in Campbellsvlle!! #GoRedForWomen #goredforhearthealth #healthyheart #heartbeatofups

[UPS SE KY @UPSKentuckySE]

Maysville used their extra time today to focus on safe following distances for T3 awareness!

Have space on all four sides, but always in front. #SafetyFirst #ups #safebychoice @OhioValUPSers @RayHatton

[Trooper Jackson (KSP) @TprJackson]

It’s not too late to register for the Eric Chrisman Run/Walk Memorial Race! Complete between now and July 5th at your convenience. Proceeds benefit Eric’s scholarship fund and Trooper Island Camp. All participants receive a t-shirt! https://t.co/l4gHDlimut @kystatepolice

[Laura Hedgespeth @LHedge]

Such good brownies!! Thanks Campbellsvlle Baptist Church!

[UPS SE KY @UPSKentuckySE]

Campbellsville community thanks its UPS drivers. @RayHatton @JECnKY @EngDavidG

[UPS SE KY @UPSKentuckySE]

Campbellsville business thanking UPS with gift cards for the entire center. @RayHatton @EngDavidG @JECnKY @OhioValUPSers

[Deryl Hill @hill_deryl]

One of the best covers I’ve seen! Great #ThanksForDelivering from the folks at @NRO publishing. Titled the “Battle of COVID-19” it commends all the front line workers – including #UPSers who are making a difference. An excellent cover recognizing the best! #UPSersAreThere

[UPS SE KY @UPSKentuckySE]

Great ThankYouTursday video from Campbellsville KY. @JECnKY
@RayHatton
@OhioValUPSers @EngDavidG
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[UPS SE KY @UPSKentuckySE]

#thankyouthursday. Great video out of Campbellsville KY. @RayHatton
@EngDavidG @OhioValUPSers
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[UPS SE KY @UPSKentuckySE]

#ThankYouThursday Campbellsville KY drivers appreciation. @RayHatton @EngDavidG @JECnKY @OhioValUPSers

[UPS SE KY @UPSKentuckySE]

Campbellsville missing baseball so much they designed a baseball safety guard gate. @RayHatton @JECnKY @EngDavidG @OhioValUPSers

[Laura Hedgespeth @LHedge]

They are cute and super yummy!!

[UPS SE KY @UPSKentuckySE]

A thanks you gift to the Campbellsville office crew from grateful customer. @RayHatton @EngDavidG @JECnKY

[Laura Hedgespeth @LHedge]

We’re Famous!

[UPS SE KY @UPSKentuckySE]

Campbellsville PTPCS and safety keeping their 6' social distancing. @JECnKY @RayHatton @EngDavidG

[Laura Hedgespeth @LHedge]

@jcpenney Horrible customer service!!! I am very disappointed. I had an item missing from a ship to site order. The local store wouldn't address it at the time and now the help desk is putting it back on them.

[Laura Hedgespeth @LHedge]

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[Laura Hedgespeth @LHedge]

Sleigh Bells #BlackFriday #KohlsSweeps

[Laura Hedgespeth @LHedge]

@WildcatKyle8 Keith and your dad are both good examples they learn a lot from just "surfing the web".

[Laura Hedgespeth @LHedge]

@WildcatKyle8 even so! Any kind of education you can get online is awesome!! If you go to the right places you can learn a lot!

[Laura Hedgespeth @LHedge]

@WildcatKyle8 online classes rock!!!