January 19, 2023 Culture Watch, Faith, Health and Wellness, News, Next Generation
You’ve seen the headlines: Members of Generation Z are “shying away from religion” and “losing their religion.” One prominent religious demographer wrote that with Gen Z, “we have a picture of a ...
Read More » November 1, 2022 Kansas News, News, Politics & Policy
If ever there were a year for Christians to vote for a straight ticket, this would be it. I understand that our faith transcends politics or the agenda of any specific political ...
Read More » October 28, 2022 Politics & Policy
Here’s why you should vote no on Amendment 3 which legalizes Recreational Marijuana. There are many reasons to vote against Amendment 3 which legalizes the use of marijuana for recreational use. As ...
Read More » October 5, 2022 Media Watch, National, News, Politics & Policy
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said that the administration will “support all communities” following a remark by Vice President Kamala Harris that “communities of color” would receive help prioritized above ...
Read More » October 3, 2022 Adoption & Fostering Annual Guide, Respect Life
Statistics fly around us all the time. Unemployment rates, inflation, divorce, social media use, foster care, education…and the list goes on. These numbers are published daily in a variety of media outlets. ...
Read More » September 13, 2022 Education, National, News
An increasing number of Americans are dissatisfied with the state of K-12 education in the nation, a new Gallup poll found. Only 42 percent of respondents said they are completely or somewhat ...
Read More » June 23, 2022 Education, News, World
Australia may soon lose a beloved component of its public schools – chaplains. An institution in Australian schools, the national school chaplaincy program provided a trusted, caring and affirming presence in school ...
Read More » December 1, 2021 Adoption/Foster News, Local, News, Respect Life
Dwight and I go out for breakfast to celebrate special occasions such as the first snowfall of the season, election day, and school snow days. Last year while enjoying the snowflakes, a ...
Read More » October 22, 2021 Adoption & Fostering Annual Guide, Adoption/Foster News, Respect Life
For 40 years Christian Family Services has been a resource to those struggling with unplanned pregnancies and those who want to build their family by adoption. For 40 years we have seen ...
Read More » May 5, 2021 Church & Ministry, Faith, Go Deep, News
The National Day of Prayer group has released ideas on whom and what to pray for as Americans gather together. The prayer event, which is in person in tens of thousands of ...
Read More » February 21, 2021 Education, Missouri News, News, Politics & Policy
Across the nation, legislators are optimistic that the ongoing pandemic will provide the impetus to finally pass school choice legislation. That’s also true for Missouri where legislative leaders have spent the last ...
Read More » January 8, 2021 Adoption/Foster News, Kansas News, Local, News
A new local organization seeking to have an impact on ending human trafficking will launch a grassroots campaign tonight. Mission Liberate, founded in 2019 by several students at the University of Kansas, ...
Read More » November 4, 2020 Adoption & Fostering Annual Guide, Adoption/Foster News, News, Respect Life
I began working at Advice & Aid a little over a year ago. After retiring from teaching, I was looking for a part-time job that provided a sense of purpose. Because of ...
Read More » October 13, 2020 Kansas News, News
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of Democrat Barbara Bollier’s campaign is the way it, like a commercial for a defective appliance, misleads people with regard to her every flaw and failing. As ...
Read More » October 11, 2020 Missouri News, News
Ask any voter what the most frustrating item on a ballot is and they almost always say “the judges.” From the State Supreme Court to your local Circuit Court, there is little ...
Read More » October 5, 2020 News, Persecuted Church, World
November 3 will be significant for more than just Election Day. Churches also are encouraged to participate in the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Churches. To equip Christians for the annual ...
Read More » July 13, 2020 Kansas News
Amid a pandemic that has slowed efforts to count Americans, more than a third of Kansas households haven’t yet responded to the U.S. Census. In some counties, especially in rural areas, less than ...
Read More » June 15, 2020 50+ Lifestyles, Health and Wellness
As caregivers, we love our elders. That is why we care for them, even if it means we are on call or on duty around the clock. We would not have it ...
Read More » April 15, 2020 Culture Watch, Education, News
Many parents are homeschooling now out of necessity instead of choice. Experts encourage them to give some grace to both their children and themselves. “As you start out, trying to juggle all ...
Read More » March 24, 2020 Education, National, News
With schools shut down, many parents are being thrust into the brave new world of homeschooling for the first time. Free help and resources are available from several Christian organizations. One company, ...
Read More » March 21, 2020 Kansas News, Topeka News
Now that we are all “social distancing,” it’s obvious from time spent on social media (what else can we do?) that many small businesses in Topeka are hurting. From restaurants and bars ...
Read More » December 13, 2019 Kansas News
Agriculture producers have faced significant challenges in recent years, including the stress of market uncertainties, natural disasters, ongoing trade wars and other setbacks. These stressful situations have led to heightened focus on ...
Read More » October 1, 2019 Adoption/Foster News
“Trustworthy: able to be relied on to do or provide what is needed or right, dependable, reliable.” For over 35 years CFS has been that trustworthy resource for both birth and adoptive ...
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