Kansas Election Round-up
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 »
Amendment 3 and Recreational Marijuana – The Devil is in the Details
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 »
FEMA responds to Kamala Harris’ remark on aid for hurricane survivors
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 »
Abortion – The regret is real
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 »
Americans increasingly dissatisfied with K-12 education
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 »
Australia ends support of religious chaplains serving in public schools
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 »
Local ministries rely on your generosity to serve women, babies and adoptive children
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 »
Christian Family Services – Compassionate, Friendly, Safe
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 »
Ideas on how to pray for National Day of Prayer
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 »
Will pandemic build momentum for school choice?
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 »
Mission Liberate to host human trafficking survivors at meet and greet Jan. 8
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 »
Advice & Aid: Helping moms create order where chaos exists
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 »
VOTER GUIDE: The truth about Barbara Bollier
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 »
Judges on Missouri’s ballot for the Nov. 3 election
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 »
International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Churches is Nov. 3
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 »
Millions in federal aid could be lost as one in three Kansas households has yet to fill out census
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 »
Where to find respite: resources for caregivers
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 »
Experts offer encouragement to parents new to homeschooling
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 »
Free educational resources for homeschooling during crisis
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 »
Topeka small businesses want to help those affected by the coronavirus
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 »
New website to assist Kansans coping with ag-related stress
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 »
Christian Family Services: An adoption agency to be trusted
“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 ... Read More »
