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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 perfect t-shirt

August 31, 2011August 31, 2011 wally metts22 Comments

I was glad we didn't get t-shirts at the staff retreat this year. The perfect t-shirt, after all, is the one you don't have to wear.

Posted in books, celebration, culture, humorTagged color-coded, community, microstyle, serendipity, t-shirts, teams

let’s play nice, kids

August 23, 2011August 22, 2011 wally metts7 Comments

When ratings meet reputation: new studies claim digital communication results in more and better friendships, greater honesty and faster intimacy.

Posted in commentary, communication, cultureTagged airbnb, civility, getaround, kickstarter, ratings, social media, task-rabbit

(re)collections on God’s faithfulness

August 22, 2011August 22, 2011 wally metts5 Comments

I've been blogging now over nine years, and am planning to pull together some collections of these essays as small paperbacks that could be shared with others. I've outlined them here, and welcome your feedback on which ones you might find helpful or interesting.

Posted in books, commentary, culture, family, marriageTagged book, career, grief, marriage, poll, wally metts

rules of the road

August 18, 2011August 18, 2011 wally metts5 Comments

Discovering delight is the flip side of staying alert, but it's much more fun. It is without question the First Rule. Every pilgrim is looking for a miracle.

Posted in celebration, familyTagged delight, florida, Georgia, I-75, interstate, Kentucky, Ohio, pilgrimage, Tennessee, travel, vacation

all we like sheep…

August 13, 2011 wally metts8 Comments

Why do so many truly stupid videos go viral? And why do so many good ideas go unused?

Posted in commentary, cultureTagged crowds, Deborah Prentice, innovation, Matt Salganic, peer pressure, superconformist, viral

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