An Initiative of Kansas Family Voice Foundation
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…]
Luke 24:5 (NIV): “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” My Dad passed on Monday evening, November 29th, at his home in Texas. I was actually on a FaceTime call with my Mom. I had coordinated with her to call at 8 PM. I was available early,[Read More…]
Mark 6:1 (NIV): Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. I will be in my home tomorrow for Thanksgiving Day. After years of living around the world while serving in the military, I now find myself very content with staying put. We will have Debbie’s[Read More…]
Matthew 7:21 (NIV): “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father who is in heaven.” I think I’m like most people. I want to enter the kingdom of heaven. I want that. It sounds[Read More…]
Malachi 1:8 (NIV): When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is that not wrong? When you sacrifice lame or diseased animals, is that not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you?” says the LORD Almighty.” Jesus loves me, this I[Read More…]
Zechariah 1:3 (NIV): Therefore tell the people: This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the LORD Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the LORD Almighty. It is really hard to be bold. After all, what will people think? What if they disagree with me?[Read More…]
Haggai 1:6 (NIV): “You have planted much, but have harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.” Last year it was[Read More…]
Zephaniah 1:7 (NIV): Be silent before the Sovereign LORD, for the day of the LORD is near. Debbie and I purchased the land that we now live on before we even walked on it. That was over eight years ago. We now call our property “Beautiful Fields.” The French meaning[Read More…]
Habakkuk 3:19 (NIV): The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. Just over 10 years ago I went on a “man trip” with my youngest son. We went to Colorado. The highlight of the[Read More…]
Nahum 1:3 (NIV): The LORD will not leave the guilty unpunished. I’m basically a good guy. Sure, I’ve messed up, but will God punish me? Is there a hell? These are serious questions. It would be easy for me to avoid these questions. After all, don’t I believe the New[Read More…]
Micah 6:8 (NIV): And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. I really want to do the right thing. I actually think most people do. Acting “justly” isn’t that controversial. Micah’s first word probably resonated with[Read More…]
Luke 24:5 (NIV): “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” My Dad passed on Monday evening, November 29th, at his home in Texas. I was actually on a FaceTime call with my Mom. I had coordinated with her to call at 8 PM. I was available early,[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…]
