Yes, I read The Shack, and, no, I didn’t like it. It’s been a while, and I forget the details, but it was not exactly a literary tour de force. All the characters were flat, even God. The main character has a singular problem, not a complex one. And God has a singular solution, and… Continue reading Yes, I read The Shack
Author: wally metts
Wally Metts is the daysman. He is a professor of English and communication at Spring Arbor University and co-pastors Falling Waters Bible Church. The father of four adult children, he and his wife Katie raise barn cats on 20 acres in Horton, Michigan. His grandchildren call him Santa.
the Genesis file, part 2. Men that believe
Language is a wonderful gift, easily corrupted.
I don’t care about your pony
Community can exist online, but it's not a game. It requires shared values and thoughtful communication. Even a little restraint.
this I believe. maybe.
Being cool to the pizza dude can be and should be a discipline of life.
Humility and how I achieved it….
In a recent post, pastor and author Kevin DeYoung referred to the “fetid pool” of self promotion in social media. He writes: With all the tools of social networking and all the trappings of evangelical celebrity culture (whether in a hall with thousands of people or in your own circle of friends), we must all be vigilant against shameless self-promotion. Especially those of us who have a blog.
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