October 3, 2026

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is currently addressing Democratic National Convention (virtually) from Lansing Michigan.

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 TED Conferences (February 1998) "Billy Graham: Technology, faith and human shortcomings": In Monterey California, The Reverend Billy Graham delivered a talk of just over twenty-six minutes to a Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED) conference before a screen that projected a title of no more than, matter-of-factly, his first and…

– July 10, 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
Ascension Day— via Christianity: "Ascension Day celebrates Christ's exaltation. While on earth, He was a servant. Now in heaven, He is the ruler and Lord of all. By entering heaven as the representative of mankind, He completed the work of our salvation and guarantees the eventual glorification of all who…

– May 26, 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
via Got Questions (January 4, 2022)— "What is the god of self?" "A god is what we run to when we need validation, help, or encouragement because we believe it has the power to give us what we need. Self is a compelling god because it arises from our deepest…

– August 7, 2022
via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 1: John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. 'No one comes to the Father except through me.' [English Standard Version] "An Online Bible Commentary You Can Understand" titled "Bible Ref"…

– July 17, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (June 1, 2022)— "A small church serves as a large witness in the wake of Taylor tornado," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan: An EF3 tornado ripped through Gaylord tragically taking the lives of two people and injuring more than…

– June 5, 2022
Juneteenth— via Center for Faith & Culture (June 14, 2021) by Sherelle Ducksworth, sociology instructor at Louisburg College in Louisburg North Carolina: "We celebrate Juneteenth because of what this holiday reveals to us about the inherent dignity and humanity of Black people. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is essential to…

– June 19, 2022

SHS Drama Club production of "Newsies: The Musical"

“Newsies: The Musical” set to deliver the best of live local theatre with excellent vocals, dance, and staging

February 27, 2020

When the curtain came down on final dress rehearsal tonight, one thing was absolutely clear: The Saline High School Drama Club production of Newsies: The Musical is ready for performances before live audiences. [1-3] In a word, this show is exceptional. For those unfamiliar with the 1992 Disney motion picture upon which this play is based, Newsies is “based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. [4] When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason ....

Michigan State Police vehicles at Saline Walmart

Remember September 11, 2001 – When Our First Responders Did What They Are Dedicated To Doing Everyday, As Always

September 11, 2018

In too many ways, “9/11” seems too far away, to too many people as a relevant touchstone for today. [1] The typical senior at Saline High School this year were infants that Tuesday, seventeen years ago. The closest impact sight, where Flight 93 is memorialized, is over 350 miles away. The stories that once consumed all of the twenty-four-hour news cycle and more, now the stuff of history archives. [2] Appropriately, anniversaries such as this ....

Assistant Superintendent Steve Laatsch on value of SHS Drama performances that go beyond Saline High School

February 17, 2020

As Newsies cast rehearsals focused in on closer, more detailed staging last week, we took this opportunity to take a step back for a look at the bigger picture. [1] In this case, Steve Laatch is more than our Saline Area Schools Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services. He is also a personally invested patron of our high school theater program, making time to attend SHS Drama Club performances as they open. [2-4] Following are his answers ....

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. ....

This June, Get as Close to “Mystery Science Theater 3000” on the Big Screen as 2018 Will Allow

May 29, 2018

Imagine you were in high school, or perhaps college in the 1990s. You and your regular group of friends end up at one of the parents’ houses after a late evening out, turn on the TV to, what? likely one of the UHF stations out of Detroit. The only available programming consists of low-budget, truly awful, never-should-have-been-made movies produced decades earlier. With that, everyone settles in on the couch and begins attentively watching — talking ....