Jenny Lewis Draws From Rich Catalog At Meijer Gardens Performance
Submitted 07-11-2023 under OPINION
The former Rilo Kiley singer performed her signature brand of country-adjacent music at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Must a Congregation Always Be United in Agreement with its Leader?
Submitted 07-10-2023 under OPINION
How do congregations survive if there is a schism in their attitude toward their religious leader? A house divided WILL fall.
Community Updates: Friday, July 7
Submitted 07-07-2023 under NEWS
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, City Manager Mark Washington back in Grand Rapids after international visit to two of Grand Rapids's Sister Cities; John Ball Zoo to honor World Chimp Day with day-long celebration; and more
Ethics and Religion Talk: Am I Obligated to Forgive Someone Who Hurt Me?
Submitted 07-03-2023 under OPINION
Am I obligated to forgive someone who hurt me? What if they say they're sorry, but continue the behavior? What if I know they mean well and are motivated out of love (but it's still harmful)?
Community Updates: Friday, June 30
Submitted 06-30-2023 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Fire Department, Grand Rapids Police Department, and Kent County Animal Shelter release helpful firework tips ahead of Independence Day; City of Grand Rapids announces 2023 Fireworks Show; and more
Air Quality Workshop to be Held on the City's Southeast Side
Submitted 06-28-2023 under LOCAL LIFE
JustAir, The Community Collaboration on Climate Change (C4), Scales Consulting, and the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP to hold Air Quality Workshop in the 49507 Neighborhood on Thursday
Ethics and Religion Talk: Why is it Wrong to Trust in Oneself?
Submitted 06-26-2023 under OPINION
Proverbs 28:26 says that "Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered." Why is it wrong to trust in oneself?
Community Updates: Friday, June 23
Submitted 06-23-2023 under NEWS
The City of Grand Rapids, Kent County Health Department, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to offer free water filters to eligible Kent County households; City Planning Commission holds public hearing for proposed downtown amphitheater; and more
League of Women Voters holds reception for inaugural GoVote Poster Contest winners
Submitted 06-20-2023 under NONPROFITS
A reception and month’s long exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum celebrate the work of Kent County high school students
Ethics and Religion Talk: When May I Stray from My Tradition's Moral Code?
Submitted 06-19-2023 under OPINION
I occasionally come across stories of saints, prophets, and other religious figures of note who seem to break from the moral codes we are taught to obey.