by Rebecca M. David Hensley | Dec 23, 2025 | Opinion
As Christians once again await the inbreaking of God’s incarnate love with expectant hearts, it’s easy to feel weary at the current state of the world. In my United Methodist tradition, we often sing different verses of the hymn, “Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel”...
by Mitch Randall | Dec 19, 2025 | Opinion
When the angels of the Christmas story appeared after the birth of Jesus, they announced to the shepherds, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the...
by Mary Dyer | Dec 16, 2025 | Opinion
We are counting the days until Christmas. The gift-giving clock moves inexorably on, seemingly faster and faster. The Christmas tree needs to be decorated. The infant, evidently a premature birth, is already sleeping peacefully in his crib, surrounded by both...
by Ken Sehested | Dec 15, 2025 | Opinion
In early adulthood, I developed a strong affinity for plaintive, minor-key Advent hymns, moving away from traditional Christmas carols as Advent stretched toward Christmas Eve. Plaintive music fits the mood of the mournful Jewish communities of first-century...
by Jason Edwards | Dec 12, 2025 | Opinion
The Midland Theatre, Kansas City’s old cinematic palace, has a way of welcoming you before the music even begins. Gilded balconies, carved ceilings, and soft light made the space feel like a memory someone had carefully polished. My wife and I arrived on a cool...
