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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.

read more, write more

September 23, 2011October 9, 2011 wally metts12 Comments

Facebook updates are not the key to your future or your success. What you need is more long form reading in an age of Twitter.

Posted in books, communication, culture, educationTagged aristotle, books, classics, facebook, genderlect, reading, Tannen, tozer, writing

on dying well

September 21, 2011September 21, 2011 wally metts12 Comments

We have a lot yet to learn. But we are determined to learn it, and to extend grace with calmness and certitude in our final hours.

Posted in commentary, family, grief, marriage, poetryTagged death, grace, grief, sam hamill, the orchid flower

(un)intentional community?

September 18, 2011September 18, 2011 wally metts2 Comments

People who talk about intentional community are often talking about starting over and starting outside churches where people are already responding corporately to unexpected blessings and unplanned grief.

Posted in commentary, faithTagged christianity, church, faith, grace, intentional community

too numerous to mention

September 14, 2011October 9, 2011 wally metts5 Comments

All of us can say we're sorry. With Michael, you never doubt it's true. This sensitivity can cause problems for a boy. But in a man it is a rare treasure.

Posted in faith, family

the way the world (should) end

September 11, 2011September 11, 2011 wally metts2 Comments

A common table is a great equalizer. It says we sit at the same level and eat the same food, sharing the same need and enjoying the same grace. And Christian hospitality requires us to do that with people less like ourselves.

Posted in commentary, culture, faithTagged Abraham, Bible, hospitality, instruction, stangers

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