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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.

bed-time reading privilege

September 18, 2015September 19, 2015 wally metts4 Comments

If there is one thing every kid needs, it’s engaged parents. And one way we engage them is reading to them.

Posted in books, culture, familyTagged adam swift, bed-time reading, privilege

the sky is falling

May 5, 2015May 5, 2015 wally metts1 Comment

The folks over at CNN are warning us that the marriage apocalypse is just around the corner. They are always warning us about something, since ratings indicate they have half as many viewers as FOX.

Posted in commentary, culture, marriageTagged apocolypse, carol costello, CNN, fox, marriage, tv ratings

advice for a young mom

May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 wally metts1 Comment

As I studied His Word this past year, the Lord gently showed me why we were here. He had and still has work for us to do. More importantly, I realized He wanted my heart.

Posted in commentary, faith, family, guest bloggerTagged Abby Buerher, baby shower, bible study, katie metts, motherhood, mothers day

remembering mom

April 30, 2015April 30, 2015 wally mettsLeave a comment

At 14 mom drove a cab barefoot along 5th Avenue. At 18 she was the swamp buggy queen, and got to kiss the winning driver. For 50 years she was a pastor’s wife, teaching Sunday School to teens and women and leaving secret notes in their Bibles.

Posted in family, griefTagged grief, hospice, mothers day, naples FL

it’s about space

April 27, 2015April 27, 2015 wally metts2 Comments

I am my mother’s child. She liked windows and mirrors—just the illusion of space, as we didn’t often have big houses. I also share her claustrophobia; my favorite part of spring is the open windows.

Posted in commentary, culture, hospitalityTagged claustrophobia, decorating, design, light, open, open space

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