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Serendipity

“Games Divorced People Play” Can Help Marriages as Well as Divorces

November 19, 2009 Dell Deaton

It seems that some people can go through entire marriages without much genuine interaction. Then they hire lawyers, have their proverbial day in court, and divorce — ostensibly to move on with their separate lives in ….

Michigan Humane Detroit "Mega March"
Giving

Fourth Annual Michigan Humane “Mega March” Provided a Fun Way to Help Dogs

October 6, 2009 Janet Deaton

Each year Michigan Humane Society holds a signature walk-a-thon through the streets of downtown Detroit to raise funds that will help find homes for dogs in need. This goes toward financing support for more than ….

Boy Scout Troop 446 camp site in Dexter Michigan
Americana

Locating a Cub Scout Pack in Washtenaw County just got even easier

August 9, 2009 Dell Deaton

Cub Scout Pack leaders will be getting together tomorrow evening in Ann Arbor to help them prepare to welcome the next group of young boys into the Boy Scouts of America. Today I’m here to ….

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  • Independence Day— via Billy Graham (1970): "I find that there is a certain fear and expected cosmic judgment that hangs over our country at this hour, as the Devine timepiece ticks away. Thomas Jefferson felt this deeply when he said, 'I tremble for my country, when I reflect that God…

    – July 4, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Peace during a pandemic," by Dr Dan Russell, Executive Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Southgate, Michigan: To help strengthen the pastors and church families of our Convention as we face this coronavirus crisis, here are some encouraging reminders on how to keep your…

    – February 6, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

    – March 6, 2022

  • Maundy Thursday— "On this Thursday before Good Friday, Christians of all colors and stripes celebrate three events on the last night our Lord spent with his apostles before the Crucifixion: the washing of the disciples’ feet, the suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and the betrayal of Judas Iscariot. "The…

    – April 14, 2022

  • via Samaritan's Purse (March 28, 2022)— "Franklin Graham Meets with Samaritan's Purse Team in Ukraine": Work continues as fighting rages in eastern Europe. Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, traveled to Ukraine this past weekend to meet with our teams who have been at work there since the early stages…

    – April 3, 2022

  • via Lifeway Research (April 6, 2021)— "Americans' Views of Life's Meaning and Purpose Are Changing," by Aaron Earls: As Americans attempt to move past the life-altering effects of 2020, their perspective is shifting on some of the most significant questions facing humanity. [Compared] to a decade ago, U.S. adults today are…

    – January 9, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Words without wisdom," by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: A life-giving tongue creates a positive environment, and even brings joy to a community. However, too often many of us choose conversation that is callous and criticizes as opposed…

    – February 27, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Fusion Camp for 2nd-6th graders," by Rachel LaBelle, Resurrection Church, Lincoln Park Michigan: ... At camp, we get a short window to replace the busyness of their daily lives and invite them to a safe place where they can focus on Christ. Some would…

    – April 24, 2022

  • National Day of Prayer— "How to Pray for America," via National Day of Prayer: Why pray for America? God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught…

    – May 5, 2022

Past Spotlights

US Air Force Colonel Christopher McDonald, Selfridge Air National Guard Base

Selfridge Air National Guard Base hosted US Defense Secretary to make case of Michigan as key to future of national security

December 14, 2021

Bygone Features

Thomas the Tank Engine at Greenfield Village

Special weekend opportunities to ride life-sized, functioning Thomas the Tank Engine help make railroad history real

April 29, 2019
This is the story about a magical moment — if not an actual, physical place — where the realms of a child’s fantasy and some of the most attractive elements of the adult’s reality effortlessly intersect. For those who have somehow managed to advance a bit or perhaps more into years of maturity in blissful ignorance, “Thomas the Tank Engine” is a fictional steam locomotive and, according to an “All Things Considered” segment on NPR, ....
Erik Grossman with Bixby Marionettes

Year-end report on Bixby Marionette Trust disposition outlined steady, important forward progress

December 11, 2019
A small selection of string puppets stood along one wall of a Saline Library meeting room where John Anderson provided an accounting for Arts and Culture Committee responsibilities in fulfilling City of Saline obligations under terms of its “Bixby Marionettes Trust” here. [1,2] Meticulously handcrafted by the late Meredith Bixby, these figures seemed more than contextual backdrop or props at the ready when called upon to illustrate function. Rather, they seemed here to cast scrutinizing ....

Global Manufacturers Are Hiring Employees At All Skill Levels To Help Their Saline Operations Continue To Succeed

August 8, 2018
It’s hard to drive down Michigan Avenue headed into town or past the Middle School without seeing succinct “Help Wanted” signs. According to the United States Department of Labor, “nonfarm payroll employment rose by 157,000 in July, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent.” Signs of an improving domestic job market are well established. Local jobs. Manufacturing sector jobs. With companies that are standing against global competitors in their respective markets and winning. ....

Open Your Heart To Support Rescues And Shelter Dog Adoptions As Better Alternative To Slick Puppy Mill Pitches

September 15, 2018
Things were hopping at the Humane Society of Huron Valley this weekend. If this was an article about the expanded communities of which Saline is part, we’d point out the HSHV is only 15 miles northeast of downtown. Think of it as the cultural home for “dog people” in our community. [1,2] How about Rebel Dogs Detroit? Bill Crispin Chevrolet dealership introduced them to Saline Journal readers during its “Pickups for Paws” event last June? ....

A Brief Look Back On The Meredith Bixby Marionette Story, Part I: History Can’t Be Packed Away In A Single Box

September 20, 2018
Last week, Saline Journal provided an expanded overview of marionette history and detailed its ongoing relevance to modern day entertainment in the United States. [1] That article merely touched on the fantastic role once held by the City of Saline within it. To say that Meredith Bixby played a key role does little more than start the discussion. To think that having seen examples of his craft displayed at City Hall or showcased in the ....
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