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...
by Wanda Kidd | Dec 9, 2025 | Opinion
I am not sure when church Christmas pageants were relegated to children, but I suspect it was a precursor to the children’s sermon phenomenon. It probably had something to do with directors finding it much easier to guilt children than adults. Not to mention the...
by Justin Cox | Dec 8, 2025 | Opinion
As a minister, people ask me where I see hope. It feels like this query is getting more difficult to answer these days. But if I can muster up the courage, then I tell folks all they need to do is go outside and look up. That’s my suggestion, my prayer for them....
by Michelle Wahila | Dec 4, 2025 | Opinion
Christmas is supposed to sparkle. December arrives with a cup of cheer, cookies, fairy lights and an angelic chorus that fills the air with gladness. This year, I admit I am not feeling very merry. Headlines are heavy. Wars rage. Politics fractures our country. And...
