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Baptist State Convention of Michigan hosted ethnic-linguistic event to support new church startups, Part 1: Call to act

May 27, 2022 Dell Deaton

The Holy Bible closed its first Gospel with what is known as “The Great Commission.” Beginning at Matthew 28:18, this read: “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me ….

Bert Oser of Bertram's Inkwell
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Ohio Pen Show 2021, Part 1: The show before that show that most people never get to experience – catering to collectors

November 15, 2021 Dell Deaton

When the doors first opened to the public for special interest shows in the 1980s, the fish stories were already being told behind the vendor tables. [1] Least impressive among these were incredible deals made on ….

"Collecting Mobility" gallary at The Henry Ford
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Limited-engagement exhibition set to explain “Why?” of museum acquisition, display at The Henry Ford, through January 2, 2022

October 23, 2021 Dell Deaton

During the summer of 2018, The University of Michigan “Mcity” collaborative launched a “Driverless Shuttle research project” on North Campus. Its stated objective “was to learn more about the challenges and opportunities presented by this ….

Rebecca Groeb directing actors on set of "Newsies: The Musical"
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Assistant Superintendent Steve Laatsch on value of SHS Drama performances that go beyond Saline High School

February 17, 2020 Dell Deaton

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 ….

Michigan Comic Convention cosplay
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Next Michigan Comic Convention in Detroit, this August 16-18, offers research opportunity for Saline planners

August 12, 2019 Dell Deaton

With the exciting announcement of “superheroes” as theme for our local Eighth Annual Saline Scarecrow contest, already compelling reasons to attend the 2019 Michigan Comic Convention are that much greater. [1,2] Not that anyone really needs ….

Fathom Events movie poster for Star Trek: The Motion Picture
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Return of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” to movie theaters means more than marking forty-year anniversary

August 9, 2019 Dell Deaton

There’s a large graphic dominating one of the walls in “Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds” currently at The Henry Ford, along the bottom setting out chronology of related television incarnations. [1] It starts with the ….

Pastor Frank Radcliff, Oakwood Baptist Church
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“National Day of Prayer” focused on Biblical commandment to “Love one another,” at all levels of unified community

May 2, 2019 Dell Deaton

Formal calls for prayer on behalf of the United States of America actually pre-date the country itself. The first came in 1775, “with the first call to prayer that happened when the Continental Congress called ….

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Mayor formed task force to consider allowing medical marijuana dispensaries in Saline, but who will be helped?

April 24, 2019 Janet Deaton

A lot of people don’t see any difference between the use of marijuana by the public at large and medical marijuana use. Especially in this area, Hash Bash still comes to mind. Those not afraid ….

Senator Gary Peters and 2019 Earth Day climate change summit panel
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Senator Gary Peters uses Earth Day to spotlight climate change issues with summit held at Michigan State University

April 22, 2019 Dell Deaton

The first “Earth Day” is generally recognized in the United States as having been organized in response public concerns that had reached a tipping point in the wake of specific, highly visible environmental assaults during ….

Batman 30th anniversary movies, presented by Fathom Events.
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Batman first appeared eighty years ago in the comics and Emagine Theatre is celebrating his movie 1989 reboot

April 5, 2019 Dell Deaton

To the more than casually engaged moviegoer, Ben Affleck is Batman — at least until someone else officially takes that cape to big screen at some point in the future. [1-3] Even setting aside animated ….

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  • via What Christians Want to Know (May 27, 2019)— "Should Christians Protest Or Demonstrate?" by Jack Wellman, Christian author, prison minister, and pastor of Heritage Evangelical Free Church, in Udall, Kansas: ... especially when they see injustice? ... The Bible admonishes us to 'Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights…

    – June 12, 2022

  • via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 13: Genesis 12:1-3, "Now the Lord said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will…

    – July 31, 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 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

  • 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 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 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 Lifeway Research (September 1, 2021)— "Most Americans Know and Trust Their Neighbors," by Aaron Earls: Despite quarantines and social distancing keeping people in their homes during the pandemic, Americans still say they know their neighbors. Almost 7 in 10 U.S. adults (68%) say they trust the people who live in…

    – January 17, 2022

Past Spotlights

Henry, HSHV Schnauzer-mix rescue dog

On Saturday May 18, it doesn’t matter if you walk, wag, or run: It’s simply important to help fund our local Humane Society

May 15, 2019

Bygone Features

Marionettes made by Meredith Bixby for "Jack and the Beanstalk"

Once Upon A Time, Marionettes Set The Stage For Entertainment Techniques That Remain Relevant To This Very Day

September 10, 2018
Every so often, someone references “marionettes” in connection with Saline. [1] Passing note of our “Bixby Marionettes Trust” was made during a City Council meeting earlier this summer. Without fanfare, the mayor has given leadership to developing a couple of display cases to highlight locally-produced string puppets at the Saline Area School District building. Saline Journal touched on the historical legacy of Meredith Bixby last week. [2,3] In an under-appreciated, no longer much viewed segment ....
Senior and Founding Pastor Coye L Bouyer, Kingdom Life Church

Baptist State Convention of Michigan Annual Meeting redoubled call, path, and investment in thriving Christian church growth

November 9, 2021
As a regional bellwether for vitality of Christian churches now well-into year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Baptist State Convention of Michigan Annual Meeting last Friday provided insights on a number fronts. [1-6] In a prepared opening statement, Executive Director Tim Patterson lamented that SARS-CoV-2 “has lasted a lot longer than we expected and has grown more distasteful every day …. I really believed that this Covid mess was about over, and we would soon be ....

In the closing period of “Detroit Pen Show” presentation, Tom Baley was upstaged by his own Pelikan fountain pen collection

November 1, 2021
Billed by Detroit Pen Show organizers as an “in-depth seminar about luxury Pelikan Pens,” this Thomas R Baley presentation yesterday was certainly that. [1-3] In the exhibit hall over the course of three days, it seemed there was no such thing as a casual conversation about fountain pens with him at his seller tables doing business as “The Pen Man.” As an authorized dealer for Pelikan, that line not only dominated, but reflected both a range ....

Nineth annual Saline Scarecrow Contest set to return with focus on whimsical, other-worldly “fairy-tales” theme

August 26, 2020
‘fer-ē-tāl (adjective) : especially marked by seemingly unreal beauty, perfection, luck or happiness [1] 1 a : a story (as for children) involving fantastic forces and beings (such as fairies, wizards, and goblins) b : a story in which improbable events lead to a happy ending 2 : a made-up story usually designed to mislead “This has been a tough year,” said Scarecrow Contest creator and ongoing annual event organizer Dr Robert Borer when he sat down ....

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 ....
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