April 23, 2026

Conservative news outlet Townhall has just reported, “Michigan Certifies Election Results, Confirming Biden Win in Key Swing State,” by Reagan McCarthy, November 23, 2020.

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
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
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
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
via Samaritan's Purse— "Samaritan's Purse is operating multiple medical facilities in various parts of Ukraine and providing food and non-food relief items through church partners in both Ukraine and Moldova": Samaritan's Purse continues to provide medical relief to displaced Ukrainians, serving them at our Emergency Field Hospital on the outskirts…

– March 13, 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 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 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
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

Five months past formation, BSA Scouts Troop 439 held its first Court of Honor: Another step toward defining their futures

June 10, 2019

As Scouts BSA Troop 439 achieved another milestone this evening, parallels to a route that some may take to annual leadership summit on Mackinac Island are inevitable. [1,2] Three years ago, Scouting magazine ran a feature observing that “An impressively high number of US senators are Eagle Scouts.” The number is ten, including our own Senator Gary Peters from Michigan. [3,4] Among business leaders, their ranks include Charles Dolan, JW Marriott Jr, and the late ....

Exclusive Interview With Brian D Marl, Candidate For Saline City Council In Washtenaw County Michigan

October 28, 2018

Brian Marl is running unopposed to serve on Saline City Council as Mayor. This is a separate seat from the three other Council Member places up for election on the upcoming November 6 ballot. [1] Earlier this month, Saline Journal invited Mr Marl to share his thoughts with our readers on a specific series of questions. His responses appear below. Responses City Council candidates Janet Dillon, Dean Girbach, and Christen Mitchell ran last week in ....

Annual Saline Scarecrow Contest will mark ten years this October, celebrating anniversary with “Red, White, and Blue” theme

August 16, 2021

With an eye toward exploring both the symbols of America and the many fascets the rich variety of facets that go into making the whole, Scarecrow Contest event organizer Dr Robert Borer has revealed the 2021 theme. [1] “The tag line,” he said during a one-on-one with Saline Journal, “is ‘Red, White, and Blue: Let your patriotism shine through. I think the most expected result might be a representation by an individual of what they are ....

You Should Get to Know former Saline Resident Webster Ruckman at Some Point in Your Memorial Day Schedule

May 28, 2018

Early this morning the sun also came up over the old section of Oak Wood Cemetery. That has surely been the case for the past 156 years, with or without parades, even before there was a Memorial Day. [1] Literally off the beaten path, on a bit of a hill, and with so many grave stones losing luster, some may ask if this area is relevant Saline history on this day. [2] If so, why—? ....

Trust is the Biggest Obstacle to a Mobility Revolution; Established Players Are Directly Asking You for It, Now

June 7, 2018

Trade shows are by definition an immersive environment. As such, many of them will often tell you want they think about the industries they are assembled to reflect, what they hope you’ll find attracive about their offerings, and even what they fear. [1] Better still, all of this can happen whether the organizers want it to or not. The recent Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) event held earlier this year at Cobo Center in Detroit ....