Thoughts From Your Regional Minister February Kansas Messenger (Vol. 125, Ed. 2)By Ken Marston, Regional Minister Have you noticed how often our political leaders, when faced with a serious issue that they feel we, as a nation, need to solve declare war on that problem? There has been a declaration of war on poverty, and […]
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The Work of Christmas Begins
Thoughts From Your Regional MinisterJanuary 2021 Issue of the Kansas Messenger Written by Steve Martin, Regional Minister Dear beloved friends, I awoke this morning with these words floating through my mind, words which I was first introduced to while in my college days. I hope you can appreciate the meaning behind this poem by Howard […]
You Cannot Recreate the Past
Thoughts From Your Regional MinisterKansas Messenger, December issue By: Ken Marston, Regional Minister As I have reflected on the year that has been, I see 2020 as a year of great challenges and great opportunities. It has been a year of great heartache. The sudden death of loved ones (my mother being one), 250,000+ of […]
Upon Who’s Sholders Do You Stand
Thoughts From Your Regional Minister — November 2020 By Steve Martin, Regional Minister Recent news prompted in part by the election has featured several examples of those who have made it amid great odds. They typically portray an individual who overcame adversity, and they often reference a mentor or a leader or sometimes a parent […]
Saying ‘Thank you’ to your pastor
Thoughts from your Regional Minister By: Ken Marston, Regional Minister October is designated as Pastor appreciation month – a time when we encourage congregations to say thank you to their pastors. More than any other year, I believe it is important to say thank you to pastors of congregations in some tangible way. You may […]
We are not in control
Thoughts from your Regional Minister By Steve Martin I know we are all struggling with the harsh realities of our world. No one could have predicted the wide-spreading effects of the COVID-19 virus. Every facet of our lives has been touched and we frequently cry out, “When this is over….” Unfortunately, it may not be […]