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 1. Creatures that swarm

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This is part of a new project, an occasional commentary. It's something I'd like my kids to have someday. I'm just highlighting phrases as I read, because they delight me. Or scare me. If I left out your favorite phrase or image feel free to chime in. This feature will show up about once a… Continue reading The Genesis file, part 1. Creatures that swarm

Happy birthday Katie

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The joys of heaven will surely compensate for the sorrows of earth. Hush, hush, my doubts! death is but a narrow stream, and thou shalt soon have forded it. Time, how short—eternity, how long! Death, how brief—immortality, how endless! Methinks I even now eat of Eshcol's clusters, and sip of the well which is within… Continue reading Happy birthday Katie

Throwing the First Amendment under the bus

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It’s a happy story with a happy ending. Doctors recommended that Pam Tebow terminate her pregnancy when she contracted an infection on a mission trip to the Philippines. But she carried her son to term. That would be Tim Tebow, the star quarterback for the Florida Gators who led his team to two BCS championships… Continue reading Throwing the First Amendment under the bus