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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.

of grief and grace

January 10, 2011 wally metts7 Comments

In the meantime there is grief. Awkward conversations. Unplanned silences. Unanswered questions.

Posted in family, griefTagged john, loss, meg, miscarriage

okra for lunch

January 9, 2011 wally metts5 Comments

We are never more at home than when we enjoy the culinary comforts of our childhood. These memories are rich and rewarding, evoked by tastes and smells more primal than our more educated or experienced palate can ever discover.

Posted in celebration, cultureTagged mullet, okra, southern food

conversations with edges on them

January 8, 2011 wally metts3 Comments

A particular theology motives an actual cup of water in Jesus’ name, rather than a metaphorical one.

Posted in books, commentary, culture, faithTagged american grace, campbell, dreher, putman, theology

it’s all Greek to me

January 5, 2011 wally mettsLeave a comment

The authors seem to ignore a lot of history themselves, specifically of Christ and the church, which explains a lot more about Melville than Mars does.

Posted in books, commentary, cultureTagged gods, greeks, harvard, homer

home for the holidays

January 4, 2011 wally metts5 Comments

No climax, with secrets revealed, no redemption, or even problems resolved. Just sick people home for the holidays.

Posted in familyTagged sarina, tabby, timothy

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