Greetings, David here, I happen to be in Texas right now. My Dad just turned 90 and my family is celebrating. I am surrounded by pictures of those who are dear to me. I am also confronted with pictures of my youngest daughter, Anna. She died eight years ago in[Read More…]
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Is Voting Biblical?
I have heard all the statements. You have too. “This is the most important election in our lifetime.” Well, it may be, but I believe that all elections are important, not just this one. As a Jesus follower, I want scripture to guide me in all that I do. Perhaps,[Read More…]
Voting — A Christian Responsibility
A MESSAGE FOR PASTORS – September 2020 Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.(Luke 16:10 NIV) Christians in the First Century did not vote. Of[Read More…]
A New Thing
See, I am doing a new thing!Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wildernessand streams in the wasteland.(Isaiah 43:19 NIV) I grew up in Texas. For many very good reasons God has called me to Kansas, grandchildren being reason number one! When[Read More…]
Four Lessons I Have Learned from the Virus
I want to be honest. I am very tired of the virus. I know I am not alone. Still, I know God is in control. I know that He is sovereign and on His throne. This virus operates in His creation according to the laws of the universe that God[Read More…]
How to Respond to Evildoers
“The day of the Lord is near for all nations. As you have done,it will be done to you; your deeds will return upon your own head.”Obadiah 1:15 (NIV) Greetings Kansas Pastors, Growing up with my parents in Texas, I learned early on that I was responsible for my actions.[Read More…]
To Meet or Not to Meet
Kansas is now going through tough decisions of how and when to open back up. There are so many conflicting views on balancing between protecting our citizens from the physical harm of the virus, and the economic harm to our state of staying at home.Obviously, this affects our churches directly.[Read More…]
Thank You for Your Leadership
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Kansas City metro area is moving toward extending the stay at home order until at least May 15th. It could be longer. Responding to this pandemic is challenging at a global and national level as more deaths occur. People around the world are suffering[Read More…]
COVID-19, Non-Discrimination, and Religious Freedom
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I follow Jesus. Like you, I want to do what Jesus wants me to do. I want to submit to the Holy Spirit in every area of my life. My relationship with Jesus is primary. Everything else flows from my relationship, to include my purity,[Read More…]
Introducing Family Policy Foundation of Kansas
I was hired by Family Policy Alliance of Kansas this past summer to be the Director of Church Engagement, a brand-new position. These past six months I have learned much. We just held a Pastors’ Day event in Topeka with approximately 40 pastors who participated. While the number was small[Read More…]