On Mother’s Day, Linda got cards, flowers, phone calls, texts, candy... and COVID-19.   more

For nearly 40 years, my father served as a Methodist minister in Montana and across much of eastern Kansas. From Great Falls to Fort Scott to Topeka to Emporia to Pittsburg, he rebuilt and revived a dozen congregations until he retired in 2007 from the Frontenac and Opolis Methodist churches.   more

Donald Trump tried to purge two Georgia Republicans for committing one unpardonable sin: standing up to the former president and telling the truth, that he lost the state to Joe Biden by more than 11,000 votes.  more

In the days after Russia attacked Ukraine, there was a lot of talk among Republicans that Vladimir Putin would not have invaded had Donald Trump still been president. more

This week continues Laurence Wilson’s memoir with his school and pedaling papers experiences in Girard. — J.T.K   more

The right of women to have access to a legal abortion is a very contentious and divisive issue.  more

There are people who love to fish and hike and camp and then there’s me. more

When the weather is hot and cooking is out of the question, or if you've been overindulging in meaty protein since the onset of grilling season, a simple salad presents a welcome break. more

In Chapter 11 of the Book of Judges, there is a disturbing story about a mighty warrior named Jephthah. You’ve likely never heard it preached on, and I will neglect retelling it here. more

I thought I would share a little more about the building of the railroad across Kansas. Of course, the building of the first railroads was done by hard physical labor. more