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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 words fail us

March 14, 2011March 14, 2011 wally metts9 Comments

If someone says their love is like a red, red rose, they run the risk of being taken as original. We are the poorer for it.

Posted in celebration, communication, griefTagged allusion, cliche, japan, newborn, words, writing

waiting for your prince

March 8, 2011August 22, 2011 wally metts16 Comments
horse and carriage

I know many young women who are learning to trust God. But frankly, transparent, contented young women are hard to come by.

Posted in commentary, faith, marriageTagged fantasy, fear, featured, laundry, princess, tracey mcmillan

how to survive the flood

March 5, 2011 wally metts2 Comments

Does the flood of information in our lives reflect an addiction to surprise?

Posted in books, commentary, communication, faithTagged claude shannon, flood of information, information theory, James Gleick, John Horgan, significance, wisdom

be that guy

March 2, 2011March 2, 2011 wally metts18 Comments

Make time for others, especially young men who are trying to figure things out. Remember when your Dad died and you had no one to call? Now you are that guy.

Posted in celebration, faith, family, fiftyTagged aging, birthday, bucket list, faithful, men, psalm 112

waiting for (Elena) Grace

February 27, 2011February 27, 2011 wally metts7 Comments

The “imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious” takes time, of which hospital waiting rooms, hours of labor and months of planning are mere shadows.

Posted in celebration, faith, familyTagged beauty, birth, elena, grandkids, miracle

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