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Christmas is a good time to question the existence of God. It is this holiday that claims the Incarnation – God becoming man. If God doesn’t exist, Christmas isn’t worth …
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By Robin Dale,
Pastor, Elm Spring Baptist Church
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12/14/21
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OK readers, the time is finally here: Christmastime.
Enough of me complaining about people celebrating too early (but really, if decorating for Christmas in October or November brings you joy, …
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By Nicole Cooke, nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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12/9/21
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Christopher M. Wickern passed away on Sunday, Nov. 21. I knew him as a deacon and a friend, but you might know him as “The Real Santa Claus” of Sedalia. Chris and his wife Patsy acted as …
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By Liz Schleicher,
Contributing Columnist
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12/9/21
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I have always lived by an ancient Japanese motto, “take the obvious and reverse it,” and that is my suggestion for wine at your holiday celebration.
Since sparkling wines are …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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12/9/21
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A while ago, I thought of that quote from the movie “Legally Blonde” where Reese Witherspoon’s character says, “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you …
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By John Paul Suchecki
Minister, Warrensburg Church of Christ
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12/6/21
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Last week was my favorite holiday – Thanksgiving. This year, we did “Franksgiving,” as Emily couldn’t get home until late Thursday night. We ate on Friday. Food was plentiful …
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By Deborah Mitchell,
Contributing Columnist
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12/2/21
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As I looked out of my window when I got up this morning, I saw leaves all over the ground; that yesterday was still clinging to the trees. It was mainly the product of the strong winds that came …
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By Jack Miller,
Guest Columnist
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12/2/21
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Just about the time that we relax after the overindulgences of Thanksgiving and battling through Black Friday, we realize that only phase one and two of the end of the year festivities have passed …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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12/2/21
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Doesn’t it seem like Christmas comes earlier every year? I have been busy the whole month of November counting Christmas trees that I see in the windows of homes. It seems like Nov. 1 was the …
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By Rev. Heather Jepsen, First Presbyterian Church
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11/29/21
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I know that by the time Democrat and Star-Journal readers take a look at this column, Thanksgiving will be in the rearview mirror and thoughts of the Christmas season will be full steam ahead. But …
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By Nicole Cooke, nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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11/24/21
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In this modern world of internationalism, certain countries, because of climate, soil and/or geography have become famous for a specific variety of wine.
For Germany it’s the riesling; …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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11/24/21
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Depending on when you read this column, I’ll officially be a homeowner this weekend.
After years of living in a dorm, the Sigma Kappa Sorority house, apartments and a rental house, I’m …
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By Nicole Cooke, nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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11/18/21
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The recent warm days can make us forget that winter is heading this way.
These warm fall days provide an opportunity to get our spring flowering bulbs in the ground. Most spring bulbs need a …
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By Susan Burch, Contributing Columnist
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11/18/21
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Things change for a myriad of reasons; what was once buying for Thanksgiving, has become shopping for Thanksgiving.
The cost of everything from toothpicks to the big bird itself has …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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11/18/21
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One of the books that I assigned my AP Literature class to read was “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien. I wanted my students to read about war from the perspective of soldiers …
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By Capt. Bill Petree, Chaplain, Whiteman Air Force Base
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11/16/21
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Since last month, the early leaf-dropping trees like walnuts are bare and others have started to drop leaves with the frostier weather.
I trust that you have been shredding leaves for your …
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By Phil Miller, Contributing Columnist
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11/11/21
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Three things happened last week which signaled the end of three worlds in three tiny, but unrelated universes.
The first: In a tiny town in Illinois, a high school volleyball team played its last …
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You have got to hand it to the people at Dry Creek Vineyards for being modern and caring.
While many wines are directed toward male wine lovers, Dry Creek has opted to name one of their …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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11/11/21
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Friday's print edition also includes the inaugural edition of the Star-Journal’s 20 Under 40 publication.
As the page 2 description indicates, “20 Under 40 is a celebration of young …
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By Nicole Cooke, nicolec@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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11/4/21
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Each of us has within them a dream; a situation, a fantasy or something that they always wanted to do but knew they never could.
It is that very special and personal thought that, when you …
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By Bennet Bodenstein, Contributing Columnist
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11/4/21
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