November 17, 2024

Reading a number of articles now on the subject of tree farmers seeing an increased demand in fresh-cuts for Christmas this year. Photo essay in The Detroit News yesterday. On Black Friday, Gillian Flaccus reported it for Click On Detroit under the headline “Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus.”

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 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
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Peace during a pandemic," by Dr Dan Russell, Executive Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Southgate, Michigan: To help strengthen the pastors and church families of our Convention as we face this coronavirus crisis, here are some encouraging reminders on how to keep your…

– February 6, 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 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
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 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
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
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

Rentschler Farm barn after March snowfall

Morning Is Best Time to Photograph the Rentchler Farm Barn in March

March 2, 2018

Historic Rentschler Farm Museum is a popular attraction for the sampling it provides of rural life in Michigan during The Great Depression. Easily visible from Michigan Avenue, its impressive red barn structure makes a great focus for photographs — even for those of us who don’t specialize in the subject category. [1] The best start for ideal daylight photography is typically between sunrise and mid-morning, any time of year. As lighting moves into the lunch hour ....

Lunchtime pizza by the slice at Tippens Specialty Wine & Foods

Somewhere Between National Pepperoni And Sausage Pizza Day, Call Today “No Man’s Land” Pizza Day And Enjoy It There

September 26, 2018

It’s no secret that local pizza is more than a passion at Saline Journal. Twelve months ago, we produced a video focused on East Michigan Avenue options for National Cheese Pizza Day. [1,2] That day, September 5, passed weeks ago now. Next up? You’ll have to wait for National Sausage Pizza Day on October 11. For those looking for labels and celebrations, the calendar provides no directed help until then. [3] But just as it ....

Second Image, Same Event: “Old Maude” Was Part of US 12 Reconstruction Story

November 21, 2016

Last week, Saline Journal editor Dell Deaton shared a photograph from the Michigan Avenue reconstruction project here. He went on to explain how that one single image could fully capture the whole of that event, which unfolded here over the course of several months — all summer long. [1,2] He closed by asking this: How would you have made a photograph to tell this story? If you believe you’ve come up with your own “decisive ....

Mackinac Policy Conference 2019, Part 3: A renewed, competitive passion for multimodal transportation

May 31, 2019

In its famed Mackinac Policy Conference “To-Do List” unveiled as this event closed, the Detroit Regional Chamber placed a broad emphasis on work that would ensure “continued leadership in automotive and next-generation mobility” here in Michigan. [1,2] Though 2019 did not have the sort of headline visibility seen here on the island last year — with visions of “Transforming the Motor City Into the Mobility City” and anticipation that “Ford’s Mobility Revolution Will Reshape the World” ....

Registration for 2019 Saline Scarecrow Contest will begin on last weekend of September, with “superheroes” as theme

August 30, 2019

Now that you’ve had time to warm up to the concept — and, perhaps more importantly, so has “the competition” — it’s time to put the peddal down on making your 2019 scarecrow. Entries for the upcoming Saline Scarecrow Contest can be registered starting the weekend of September 28. Look for the first of these the following Tuesday, October 1. But don’t be surprised if perennial Borer Family Chiropractic event organizer mascot “Waldo” starts making ....