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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.

A liturgy for a new year

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 wally mettsLeave a comment

Show your glory to my children, this year. And to my grandchildren. Show your glory to our bosses and politicians. Reveal your glory to kings and presidents. May we all be humbled by a clear vision of who you are.

Posted in celebration, church, faith, prayerTagged Glory, new year

Christmas joy

December 25, 2023December 25, 2023 wally metts1 Comment

One thing that brings joy at Christmas is a gift we didn’t expect but, when we got it, it was something we didn’t even know we wanted. It was exactly right.

Posted in celebration, faith, festivalsTagged christmas, gifts, joy, sermon

A year of jubilee

December 23, 2023 wally metts4 Comments

That evening I told her I loved her for the first time. She already knew the next thing I would do was ask her to marry me.

Posted in aging, celebration, faith, festivals, fifty, marriageTagged 50th anniversary, engagement, faith, jubilee, love, wedding

A liturgy for falling down the stairs

May 20, 2023 wally metts5 Comments

If we stumble, Lord, you are fully awake. And we are reminded that other hands and voices do your work and lift us up.

Posted in prayerTagged falling, liturgy, marriage, stairs

a short guide to international airports, New Delhi edition

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 wally mettsLeave a comment

Having traveled in Southeast Asia several times, I can safely say the airports are the most stressful part of the experience.

Posted in India, NepalTagged airports, travel

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