October 18, 2024

Emagine Drive-In Theatre at Canterbury Village to show 2019 movie Joker (Rated R), Friday July 17, 2020, at 9:00pm. Location: 2359 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion, Michigan; see Emagine Entertainment website for further details.

via Center for Faith and Culture (January 10, 2022)— "How Christians Can Prepare for the US Supreme Court's Monumental Abortion Ruling," by Jessica Prol Smith, fifteen-year public policy write-in Cumberland, Maryland: "Know your audience and seek to win hearts, not just minds .... Christians believe that every image-bearer — born…

– June 26, 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 Jesus Calling (2004), by Sarah Young— "I am with you, watching over you constantly ...." Matthew 1:23 "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us" [King James Version] Psalm 34:5…

– May 29, 2022
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
Holy Saturday— "Why is Holy Saturday so sacred? What happened on the day between the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ? ... Holy Saturday is the name assigned to the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Many Christians acknowledge Holy Saturday, the seventh and final day of Holy Week,…

– April 16, 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 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 Lifeway Research (February 22, 2022)— "Most Open to Spiritual Conversations, Few Christians Speaking," by Aaron Earls: Americans are curious about the religious devotion of others and are willing to discuss the topic, but most say they rarely have conversations about faith with their Christian friends .... Half of Americans (51%)…

– March 20, 2022
Good Friday— "By no means is Good Friday an isolated event, said Winn Collier, the pastor of All Souls Charlottesville, a partner church with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. "Following the church calendar is a congregation’s way of following the footsteps of Christ throughout the year. And for both…

– April 15, 2022

The Salvation Army store Donation Drop-Off location

Consider These Answers for Any of Your Christmas Mis-Givings

December 26, 2017

Getting the “wrong” presents for holiday occasions is a real issue. It has become so common that “gift receipts” may rival greeting cards as package enclosures. [1] Thinking of making a return? Research shows that today is the third worst day of the year to be out shopping (first is Black Friday, followed by Super Saturday). [2] Thankfully, Saline has alternatives. Donate those gifts to the underprivileged instead. Here on East Michigan Avenue alone, you ....

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra James Bond watch with Aston Martin DB5

“Bond, James Bond” will set the mood for Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Chamber Year-Ender Gala tonight at The Kensington Hotel

December 5, 2019

According to The James Bond Dossier, we do not want to share dinner nor engage in any sort of conversation with James Bond. Rather, we want to be James Bond. [1] If so, tonight is surely a night for indulging that fantasy to the fullest. As highlighted on our own Calendar, the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber (“A2Y Chamber”) Year-Ender Gala will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm this evening at The Kensington Hotel. [2-4] ....

It’s Important to Understand What Being a “Smart City” Means to Saline, Part 4

April 27, 2018

On Saturday May 19, Briarwood Ford will hold its annual “Drive One 4UR School” event from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Harvest Elementary as a fundraiser to support Saline Music Boosters. [1,2] In light of what’s being discussed for the future of smart cities, it’s reasonable to ask how much longer anyone will be driving any vehicle at all, anywhere. [3,4,5] Ken Washington spoke directly to this during his keynote address at the Washtenaw Community College ....

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, ....

Year-end Washtenaw Economic Club lunch presentation connected with community leaders on value of diversity

November 8, 2019

Where does one begin a talk on diversity before a local business leaders luncheon? Featured speaker Marlin G Williams was presumably chosen by Washtenaw Economic Club leadership for her professional expertise, with requisite summary in promotional materials, then more generously endorsed when she was introduced yesterday by Washtenaw Community College President Dr Rose Bellanca. [2-4] “Why is it important?” is a questions undoubtedly on the mind of some. Is it practical if even possible to gain a ....