Running for State Senate!

We are excited to announce that Dad is running for Arkansas State Senate!! Here is an excerpt from his website (silveyforsenate.com) that explains why he is running:

"The people of Arkansas District 3 need to have a consistent conservative as their representative and the people need to have a voice in their government. I am the only candidate in this race who will not be taking campaign money from Democrats or big corporate money interests. You can count on me to be a conservative vote all the time, everytime. I will always seek to stand for what is right. We also need to get back to government being of the people and for the people.  We need representatives who will think of the rights of the people as their first priority.  I will stand for what is right and for the rights of the people. 

I am inspired to this work by one of our founding fathers, Frederick Muhlenberg. He was a pastor who at first opposed the idea of Christians getting involved in government. Later when the British threatened his home and freedoms, he decided to get involved. He eventually went on to become the first speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and as such had the privilege of putting his signature on the Bill of Rights. In one hand he held the Bible and stood for what is right. In the other, he held the Constitution and stood for the rights of the people."

Filing in Little Rock at the RPA building.

We were blessed to have some friends there supporting us!

Heading into the Capitol to sign some more papers.

This was our first time to be inside our State Capitol and we were blown away by all the marble and beautiful architecture! 

We are nearing the homestretch with the campaign season, the primary being March 5th. We are excited to see what the Lord has in store with this race, and are trusting Him with the outcome!

"Let every man be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God." -Romans 13:1

"The Most High God rules in the kingdom of men, and appoints over it whomever He chooses." -Daniel 4:25