Commentary
A Matter of Life, Death and Faith
A surging death toll during the pandemic is driving people to their knees, in both despondency and prayer.
Freedman Filling Blanks in Black History With Native Americans
Kenneth Ford is a Freedman who has explored the complex relationships between Black people and Native Americans.
Artist Hasna Sal is a Follower of Christ, Not Organized Religion
Hasna Sal’s art reflects her love for Jesus Christ, even though she’s not a Christian, not a Muslim anymore and not a member of any institutional religion.
Giving Thanks for a Faith Leader Unafraid to Confront ‘Burdens’
Rev. Eric Williams, long-time pastor of Calvary Temple Baptist Church, has been at the forefront of creating local ministries to address health care issues in his community.
Our Thanksgiving Celebration Is Smaller – And That’s Just Fine
The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to make changes in our holiday traditions and the outcome is actually welcome for many people.
Rockhurst University President to Receive Bloch Humanitarian Award
In mid-November, the Rev. Thomas B. Curran, president of Rockhurst University, will receive the Henry W. Bloch Humanitarian Award.
Missouri’s Execution of Ernest Johnson Merely Adds to Body Count
When the state of Missouri executed an intellectually disabled man on Oct. 5, it brought shame, disgrace and infamy on its citizens, in whose name it acted.
Area Faith Leaders Form Mental Health Collaborative
Faith leaders have formed the Kansas Missouri Mental Health Collaborative to connect congregations with the help they need.
Taking a Walk With Death Prompts Pondering of Life
Walking through cemeteries is a necessary reminder that death is not optional. It’s also a chance to remember who still needs you, whom you may have hurt and to whom you need to apologize.
Kansas City Area is Blessed with Intentional Communities
Intentional communities — many rooted in a religious tradition, some not — bring together people with similar ideas about how they want to live and the values required to live in that way.