April 23, 2026

Merry Christmas!

Memorial Day— via Billy Graham (1953): "'When American people and the people of the world begin seeking the righteousness of God first and the kingdom of God first, then we are going to see an end to strife and war and problems and suffering.' In this 1953 Hour of Decision…

– May 30, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Carson v Makin— Lifeway Christian Resources referenced Article 12 of the Southern Baptist Faith and Message, which "deals specifically and uniquely with the topic of education. ... our confessional statement affirms, Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. As we shall see, one…

– June 21, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v Bremerton School District— On April 4, 2022, Compelling Truth revisited the question, "What is the separation of church and state?" Noting that this "is not foundation and is not found in the US Constitution," this assessment went on to assert that…

– June 27, 2022
via Samaritan's Purse (March 23, 2022)— "Ukraine Updates: Ukraine Updates: Fifth Airlift Departs with Ukraine Relief; Medical Care at Four Locations; Food and Other Distributions Underway": A fifth Samaritan’s Purse airlift departed today carrying more than 19 tons of relief, including medical supplies for area hospitals as we work to…

– March 27, 2022
via Lifeway Research (February 15, 2022)— "Most Pastors See Racial Diversity in the Church as a Goal but Not Reality," by Marissa Postell: Most Protestant pastors say every church should strive to achieve racial diversity, but few are achieving it .... There are also differences between what African American pastors are…

– February 20, 2022
Mother's Day— via Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (September 16, 1953): "Sermons – Billy Graham on the Need for Godly Mothers," 13:27-minute audio recording, free online. 'If we had more Christian mothers, we would have less delinquency, less immorality, less ungodliness and fewer broken homes.' Listen to Billy Graham’s Mother’s Day…

– May 9, 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
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

Saline Street Machines Car Show Marks 35th Year (with Local Videos)

August 15, 2017

It’s not the same as being there, of course. Still, we thought those who missed it might enjoy seeing a two-minute video highlighting the 35th annual Saline Street Machines car show held last Saturday downtown. And if you were there, here’s a brief reminder of that wonderful day. [1] Although the event itself didn’t extend onto US-12, this was the first downtown automotive extravaganza since the 2016 Michigan Avenue re-construction work wrapped. So, for those ....

Gabriel Sandler of Capstone Tax & Financial presenting at Saline Area Senior Center

Take Note: Programming Standards For Saline Area Senior Center Reflect High Expectations Of Their Community As A Whole

August 14, 2018

Things started off simply enough. A fresh pot of coffee was brewing outside the Saline Area Senior Center library. Fresh pastries has been set out on two plates along one of the side walls within. [1] At the head of the room, a widescreen television was connected to a laptop computer running PowerPoint. The opening slide promised content to come on the “Tax Cuts and Job Act” now eight months in effect — with another ....

“Hurry! Hurry!” “Ending Soon!” “Won’t Last Much Longer!” Make Time To Revisit History Before It’s Gone Forever

September 5, 2018

Elsewhere in the news, seemingly too far away to touch anything in Saline in anyway — the largest museum in Latin America was completely gutted by fire this past Sunday. By almost every conceivable metric, the magnitude of loss was catostrophic. [1] Two months ago, the Bob-Lo Island amusement park steamer Ste Claire was engulfed by flames in Detroit. Much, much closer to home. Also of a much, much different historical significance. [2,3] It wouldn’t ....

Hours after the last bell rang for classes in 2019, SHS Drama Club musical cast was still hard at work on Act I

December 21, 2019

Nearly a month has passed since prospective cast members got their first feel for the upcoming Saline High School Drama Club production of Newsies: The Musical. [1,2] In a number of respects, the process of shepherding script to stage unfolds along an expositional path much like any neatly packaged story. With some fifty people assembled in a large choir room — actors, director functions, support for recorded music accompaniment — last night was dedicated to ....

BRAG Ann Arbor “Home, Garden & Lifestyle” show returned after two years to a different marketplace, with “success” TBD

March 19, 2022

As an early indicator of things to come based on early experiences with local events rolling out in 2022, the Builders & Remodeling Association of Greater Ann Arbor (BRAG Ann Arbor) “Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show” is complex a consideration. [1,2] In it preview, mLive lead with reference to the two years that have passed since vendors last made their pitches at Washtenaw Farm Council Event Center. The specter of COVID-19 as root cause continues to ....