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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.

when an atheist dies

December 17, 2011December 17, 2011 wally metts3 Comments

Any one with the gifts of Hitchens is still in debt to their creator. And still accountable for the stewardship of their gifts.

Posted in commentary, culture, faithTagged atheist, christopher hitchens, eternity, existence of god, famous atheist, giftedness, richard dawkins

more on Santa

December 12, 2011 wally mettsLeave a comment

Fortunately, in this unauthorized autobiography, Nicholas is able to tell us how he became Santa and how he feels about it.

Posted in celebration, faith

just enough is plenty

December 4, 2011December 4, 2011 wally metts10 Comments

We may have set a place for angels, as Abraham did. More likely and better still, we have shared our table with the sons and daughters of God

Posted in celebration, faith, family, generosityTagged angels, guests, hospitality, tips

the day Santa died

December 1, 2011 wally metts9 Comments

Although St. Nicholas had rich parents and my dad had poor ones, both of them were gracious, righteous men, generous to a fault. I know good came to them and that they are and will be remembered that way. And I know I want to be such a man.

Posted in celebration, family, griefTagged christmas, nicholas of myra, psalm 112, saint nicholas, santa, wally metts

all in the family

November 28, 2011November 28, 2011 wally mettsLeave a comment

Our Thanksgiving was not what the Pilgrims had in mind, but I wouldn't trade their life for mine.

Posted in celebration, faith, familyTagged exhaustion, grace, grandchildren, pilgrims, thanksgiving

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