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…]
Isaiah 64:6 (NIV): All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. I use rags. In fact, the above picture is of my rags[Read More…]
Song of Solomon 1:1 (NIV): Solomon’s Song of Songs. Debbie and I met almost 40 years ago. In fact, our first “date” was 40 years ago in September. We went for a walk at a state park in Illinois. My heart was pounding when I asked her if she would[Read More…]
Ecclesiastes 1:5 (NIV): The sun rises and the sun sets, and hurries back to where it rises. A few years ago my oldest daughter and I shared a memory of getting up early and watching the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean. Shared memories are a blessing. We now want[Read More…]
Proverbs 15:1 (NIV): A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Okay. I admit it. I have a loud voice. It can be misinterpreted. If I get passionate about a subject my volume can go up further. On so many occasions in my life people[Read More…]
Psalm 1:1 (NIV): Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked One of my most vivid memories was when I was in the Nolan Junior High School marching band in Killeen, Texas. We performed at halftimes for our 9th grade football games. Fun times. But….[Read More…]
Job 42:1-2 (NIV): Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.” I am a planner. When I found out that a floating dock was needed to hold a water pump for a sprinkler system I wanted, I[Read More…]
Esther 4:16 (NIV): “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it[Read More…]
Nehemiah 4:7-8 (NIV): But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the people of Ashdod heard that the repairs to Jerusalem’s walls had gone ahead and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry. They all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and stir up[Read More…]
Ezra 7:10 (NIV): For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. I was stationed in South Korea from 1994-1995 without my family. Being away from my “normal” allowed me to do things that[Read More…]
2 Chronicles 10:13-14 (NIV): The king answered them harshly. Rejecting the advice of the elders, he followed the advice of the young men… When I was 19 I really made a lot of bad decisions. I thought they were good at the time. I thought I was making good decisions.[Read More…]
Isaiah 64:6 (NIV): All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. I use rags. In fact, the above picture is of my rags[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…]
