An Initiative of Family Policy Foundation of Kansas
Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV): “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live” Debbie and I have experienced five pregnancies. One life ended in[Read More…]
Due to the continuing emphasis on social distancing and masks due to the pandemic, we have decided that we will not attempt to have a Pastors’ Day at the Capitol this year. Please be aware that as things loosen up in the months to come we should be able to[Read More…]
This past February we sponsored our first “Pastors’ Day at the Capitol.” There were approximately 40 pastors, along with volunteers and others who participated in the inaugural event. The focus of the day was gathering in the Kansas Capitol rotunda for prayer led by several of our Kansas pastors. We[Read More…]
As we approach the opening of the legislative session in 2021 there are many unknowns. Will the coronavirus still be impacting our ability to even meet with legislators? With elections in November will there be any significant change to the make up of the Kansas House and Senate? Who will[Read More…]
2020 has been a year of challenges. Fortunately, Kansas churches have responded. From feeding the hungry, foster care, to dealing with human trafficking, the Church is looking out beyond the walls of the church building to the needs found in the communities across Kansas. The Do Good initiative seeks to[Read More…]
Tony Evans on racial unrest: “This is a divine moment for ecclesiological reset.” On Thursday, June 18, the Church Ambassador Network of Kansas joined The FAMiLY Leader from Iowa and leaders of sister state organizations from around the country on a Zoom meeting addressing racial reconciliation with Dr. Tony Evans[Read More…]
2 Samuel 22:29 (NIV): “You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light. ” Deep darkness is really dark. I’m not talking about the darkness at night. Night time is different. Where I live I can see at night. On cloudless nights there are stars and sometimes[Read More…]
1 Samuel 6:12 (NIV): “Then the cows went straight up toward Beth Shemesh, keeping on the road and lowing all the way; they did not turn to the right or to the left. The rulers of the Philistines followed them as far as the border of Beth Shemesh.” I’ve been[Read More…]
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Ruth 1:5 (NIV): “Both Mahlon and Kilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband.” I will always remember being told over the phone by my wonderful wife that our youngest daughter had died. She was 21. We were in Germany. She died half a[Read More…]
He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
Judges 3:5 (NIV): “The Israelites lived among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites.” I have lived in multiple foreign countries. I was amazed at how physically close the South Koreans were. The Italians loved their food and wine. The Afghans and Iraqis were so hospitable. The Germans were[Read More…]
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before[Read More…]
Joshua 1:8 (NIV): “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Our society places a lot of emphasis on success. I know that[Read More…]
He created them male and female and blessed them. And he named them “Mankind” when they were created.
Dear God, I ask your blessings for the 40 State Senators here in Kansas. As they continue to debate and vote on legislation, may they commit to Biblical values that are in line with the values of Kansans. May each one of them rely on Your guidance and wisdom. I[Read More…]
2 Samuel 22:29 (NIV): “You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light. ” Deep darkness is really dark. I’m not talking about the darkness at night. Night time is different. Where I live I can see at night. On cloudless nights there are stars and sometimes[Read More…]
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Dear God, I ask your blessings for the 40 State Senators here in Kansas. As they continue to debate and vote on legislation, may they commit to Biblical values that are in line with the values of Kansans. May each one of them rely on Your guidance and wisdom. I[Read More…]
