J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on New Years' resolutions, advising readers not to measure a successful one by how much weight they lose or how many books they read. But rather, to measure it by the hearts they've touched, the smiles they've created, and the love they've shared.

J. Basil Dannebohm shares the story of how his hometown came together to make his Christmas dream a reality -- and how it continues 13 years later.

J. Basil Dannebohm recounts a story from his childhood growing up in Ellinwood, Kansas. What he thought was a paranormal encounter turned out to be something far more mundane.

J. Basil Dannebohm offers a cogent analysis of the very public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. He questions whether it's authentic or a diversion.

By J. Basil Dannebohm -- Like the Nativity story, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever should be revisited annually.

J. Basil Dannebohm dispels myths about Thanksgiving and points to the similarities between now and the original holiday.

J. Basil Dannebohm outlines the difference between a politician and a leader and the obligations of a voter.

J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on a career of successes, failures, and the occasional broken dream.

J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the need to be more forgiving of our neighbors.

J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the pandemic of negativity and its harmful effect on society.

J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on how an act as simple as sending a valentine can inspire hope.

J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the importance of kindness as part of our winter preparedness kit.

J. Basil Dannebohm examines how we must first learn to love ourselves before making resolutions.

J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the obligation each of us has to foster peace in our world.

J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on Halloween memories of his childhood in Ellinwood, Kansas.