Submission by Dr. Glenn Mollette
By the time you read this, there will hopefully be good news about Nancy Guthrie. Our nation has prayed for her, her famous daughter Savannah, and her family.
The abduction of this beautiful, charming 84-year-old woman is alarming and very concerning to us all. Nancy Guthrie is known as a sweet, beautiful, churchgoing lady. Millions of us have been introduced to her via national television. We feel like we know her and Savannah, as they have been welcomed into our homes through television for many years.
We have asked the question, “Why would someone do this to such a wonderful elderly lady?” The best answer seems to be money. Savannah Guthrie makes millions each year as an anchor of the Today show. She would appear to be a deep well for cash. Sadly, it might not necessarily be for money. People seemingly kidnap and kill others for no apparent reason. Some people kill others simply because they want to kill someone. Yes, it’s a horrific thought, but we know it’s true.
Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping is a frightening reminder that no one is ever beyond becoming a victim of a crime. Just because you are good and kind does not make you immune from being the target of evil. Evil doesn’t care who you are, how religious you are, or how nice you are to others. An evil person will rob, hurt, and kill even the very best of people. This crime reminds us that you are never totally safe, wherever you may live. You may live in a small town, a rural community, or in a gated, security-filled place, but evil people plot, scheme, and look for a way. We can never be too careful.
Lights are important around your home. Bad people don’t like the light. An evil person loves darkness more than light. The lighter, the better. A barking, biting dog makes intruders think twice. A barking dog is like a big alarm going off. Bad people don’t like alarms. Be safe entering your home late in the evening. This is where light and a dog help. A handgun in your pocket also helps. Have the handgun in your hand and the safety off. If someone comes at you from out of the bushes, then protect yourself. If someone is waiting on you in your house and you have your gun in hand, you can defend yourself against the evil perpetrator. Security cameras can be great for catching people later, but they may not prevent anyone from attacking you.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We all hope and pray this happens to no one, but it does. It happened to Nancy Guthrie, and none of us are immune.
In 2024, 533,936 persons were reported missing in the United States. Of those, 203,330 were over the age of 18. Be prayerful for Nancy Guthrie and be alert.
Dr. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist read in all fifty states. He is also the author of numerous books and can be heard each weekday morning on XM Radio 131.
Feature image: Missing person photograph of Nancy Guthrie released by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and published by NBC News.
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