There’s a lot of pressure to do away with Thanksgiving. Is it a day of gratitude or a day of guilt? Like Columbus Day, Thanksgiving is being attacked. Many stories surrounding the ...
Read More »Great Overland Station to hold Afternoons of Praise & Thanksgiving, Veterans Ceremony, Harvey House Luncheon
Great Overland Station in Topeka will hold Afternoons of Praise and Thanksgiving called “To God Be the Glory” on November 3, 17 & 24 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The public is ...
Read More »The Art of the Potluck: A guide for the 21st Century
As fall gets into full swing, so does the season of the potluck. The period of October through January is becoming known as America’s newest season built around the tradition of gatherings ...
Read More »Christian revival: This season, Donald Trump brings faith in God back to the Presidency
I don’t expect Donald Trump to announce a transition into the ministry any time soon. But the man has really turned things around in the aftermath of Obama, with regard to invoking ...
Read More »The deep meaning of thankfulness
“Attitude of Gratitude”, “A Thankful Heart is a Happy Heart”, “Thankfulness is The Beginning of Happiness.” These are just some of the quotes you see after a quick search about thankfulness. On the surface ...
Read More »All Kansas State Parks are free on Black Friday
Looking for a way to protest Black Friday craziness? Across Kansas this year, admission to all state parks will be free. It’s part of the national #OptOutside movement, Kansas is one of many ...
Read More »Should stores be open on Thanksgiving?
While some stores are making a point to shut down on Thanksgiving, many others are happy to be open and the trend seems to be growing for 2018. How should Christians respond? ...
Read More »As ‘Season of Giving’ arrives, ministries ramp up
Weather forecasters are saying this will be brutal winter for the region. Record snow and low temperatures included. That means more families in need, more homeless looking for shelter and more opportunities ...
Read More »Salvation Army invites public to help on Thanksgiving
The Salvation Army of Kansas City will continue a longtime area holiday tradition with the return this month of its annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Volunteer opportunities for the Thanksgiving Day Dinner ...
Read More »5 Thanksgiving tips to reduce your budget and stress
Thanksgiving is a time to remember all that we as individuals, families and a nation have to be grateful. It’s also a time to relax and enjoy a nice dinner with your ...
Read More »Thanksgiving remembered as joy and loss
The year was 1971. Thanksgiving was different from any I remembered. Yes, my two brothers, their wives, my husband and I gathered with my mom at the big round dining room table. ...
Read More »Key to well-being? Being thankful
Thanksgiving Day encourages us to pause in the busyness of life. We gather together with friends and family to feast on turkey and all the trimmings while we savor the goodness of ...
Read More »Royals to again serve meals to homeless
Royals pitcher Ian Kennedy, along with other Kansas City Royals representatives, will serve full barbecue meals to more than 250 men, women and children at City Union Mission on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Every ...
Read More »The Deep Meaning of Thankfulness
“Attitude of Gratitude,” “A Thankful Heart is a Happy Heart,” “Thankfulness is The Beginning of Happiness.” These are just some of the quotes you see after a quick search about thankfulness. On ...
Read More »4 Bible films top this month’s family-friendly spotlight
In our monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” we continue to spotlight five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television. Here’s our spotlight for November. Bible movies are a favorite in ...
Read More »Atonement Lutheran Church to host Thanksgiving
Even with a robust economy there are still individuals in our community who need help. Maybe they don’t have a meal for thanksgiving or maybe they’re just lonely. Atonement Lutheran Church hopes ...
Read More »The Case for Thanksgiving
Perhaps no other custom reveals our nation’s original character as clearly as the celebration of Thanksgiving Day. Other countries have adopted similar observances, but America was the first to nationally recognize its ...
Read More »Stores bow to pressure, close for Thanksgiving
After several years of being open Thanksgiving Day, the nation’s retailers may be taking a step back. Retail industry experts say it is in response to employee discontent with having to work ...
Read More »Kansas City Serves
As Season of Giving Arrives Ministries Ramp Up. For 30 years, Metro Voice has worked with area ministries to share the tremendous need for volunteers and resources during the holiday season. ...
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