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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.

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

and be ye thankful

November 23, 2011November 27, 2013 wally metts5 Comments

The relationship between gratitude and well-being is simple to understand but difficult to apply.

Posted in commentary, cultureTagged grace, joy, robert emmons, thanks

In the beginning was the Word

November 21, 2011 wally metts2 Comments

A good blog is a place readers come because they know what to expect, a place where their needs are respected and their comments are welcome. Here writers create conversations that matter about things they care about.

Posted in commentary, communicationTagged blogging, style, web content, wordcamp, wordpress, writing

beginnings and benedictions

November 19, 2011November 20, 2011 wally mettsLeave a comment

May we all be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. May we roar with the Lion of Judah and rest in the Lamb of God. Deliver us from temptation. Lead us beside still waters.

Posted in celebration, teachingTagged blessing, commencement, graduation, Jesus, Moses, Saint Peter

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