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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.

different speeds for different needs

February 18, 2011February 17, 2011 wally metts12 Comments

Apparently fast walkers can get impatient with slow walkers, bumping into them or cutting in front of them, while muttering under their breath, thinking hostile thoughts and making faces.

Posted in commentary, culture, humorTagged Aggression, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Pedestrian, rage, sin, Wall Street Journal

the math about marriage

February 16, 2011February 17, 2011 wally metts11 Comments

The transformation into one flesh requires more listening, more sharing and more praying. And more sacrifice. Becoming one is the work of a lifetime. Nothing easy about it. Or simple.

Posted in books, commentary, marriageTagged economics, faith, marriage, one flesh, social exchange theory

A new chapter for bookstores

February 14, 2011February 15, 2011 wally metts13 Comments

The rate of innovation in e-books is rapid and irreversible. And cost and convenience will win in the end.

Posted in books, commentaryTagged bookstores, borders, ebooks, kindle, lendle

Why I may celebrate Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2011February 14, 2011 wally metts6 Comments

It’s hard to imagine a government can survive in an age of Twitter by trying to stamp out laughter and love.

Posted in celebration, commentaryTagged freedom, iran, love, valentine

how to survive being “freshly pressed”

February 10, 2011February 10, 2011 wally metts25 Comments

The holy grail of blogging is being noticed by someone who has the power to drive traffic to your blog. All bloggers want this but are not actually prepared for.

Posted in communication, faithTagged blogging, holy grail, integrity, page views, wordpress

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