November 4, 2024

Emagine Drive-In Theatre at Novi to show 1978 Superman: The Movie (Rated PG), Friday August 7, 2020, at 9:30pm. Pre-show activities, contexts, early-bird concessions, and happy hour specials start at 7:00pm. Location: Fountain Walk, 44425 West 12 Mile Road, Novi, Michigan; see Emagine Entertainment website for further details.

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)— "Called: Living the life God created you to live," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: The words “called” and “purpose” are buzzwords in our culture today. People are constantly searching to find their calling and purpose…

– May 1, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (May 2, 2022)— "Be the Church in the marketplace" by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: This is a classic story of what God can and will do when lay people begin to take seriously the Lord’s call on their life to…

– May 15, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "The difference in knowing and loving," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan, re Famed jeweler Harry Winston: A customer entered Winston’s store in New York City to buy a special diamond. One of his salesmen, his most knowledgeable…

– February 13, 2022
via Got Questions (December 26, 2018)— "How is Satan god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4)": "The phrase 'god of this world' (or 'god of this age') indicates that Satan is the major influence on the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes and views of the majority of people. His influence also…

– July 3, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization— On May 3, 2022, Heather Riggleman addressed the question "What Does the Bible Say about Abortion?" on Christianity website. "Every year, over three million women ... in the US will face an unplanned pregnancy and of those pregnancies,…

– June 24, 2022
via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 10: Romans 10:1-3, "Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of…

– July 24, 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 5, 2021)— "Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety," by Aaron Earls: After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to…

– January 2, 2022

"Chamber Chatter" podcast recording setup, Saline Area Chamber of Commerce

“Chamber Chatter” podcast aims to deliver area business information through a channel audiences increasingly prefer

January 28, 2019

Desire for mobile connectivity may have spawned the first inklings of practical multitasking when in-car radios were introduced in 1930. [1,2] Today the idea of listening as means of consuming information while hands and eyes are elsewhere engaged is ubiquitous beyond vehicle passenger compartments. Various evolutions of the Walkman brought it to gyms, extended walks with the dog, and as necessary companion for any variety of project efforts around home and shop. MP3 players answered ....

Novi Police presentation emphasized vulnerabilities in faith-based facilities – Part 1: Defining the problem

September 7, 2019

It’s not enough to argue — or, for that matter, even to provide irrefutable evidence — that religious gathering places are uniquely vulnerable and attractive to active shooter attacks. [1-3] Citing a 2018 FBI Active Shooter Study, the Novi Police Department again noted earlier today that 4.1% of these incidents took place in churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, and affiliated properties. These are among a broader category of “soft targets.” [4,5] In leading this presentation titled ....

Joint University of Michigan – Harvard University “Opioid Summit” put numbers to national “epidemic,” Part 1

May 13, 2019

Here are the two most important things to know about the excessive use and abuse of opioids in America today. First, as Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams PhD, RN, pointed out in her keynote address before the joint University of Michigan and Harvard University summit in Ann Arbor last week, 62.6% of those who are misusing these substances are doing so for pain management. [1-6] Second, those medical practitioners who legitimately have been legitimately writing prescriptions ....

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 ....

Not Just Any Yard Or Garage Sale: Michigan’s Largest Garage Sale Is Coming Through Saline Again This Month

August 3, 2018

Each year, Rentschler Farm Museum represents the City of Saline with vendor booths and items for sale during Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale — spanning the breadth of the Great Lakes State, for over two hundred miles and eight counties intersected by the US 12 Heritage Trail. [1,2] For 2018, this event runs August 10 through 12. For Saline, it represents the largest fundraising opportunity for the Saline Area Historical Society. Following is an excerpt from ....