Comments on: A Word of Optimism from the State of Perpetual Bad News

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:36:15 +0000

Greetings Kevin. Used to live in Windsor years ago, while attending university, and I got to cheer for the Tigers and the Lions. Sorry to hear of the problems in your state, but encouraged by your optimism and your desire to minister to those in need. God bless you,and have a happy American Thanksgiving. (We Canadians will enjoy the football marathon as we await our Grey Cup game this week-end.)

By: Crisjunfan

Crisjunfan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:13:21 +0000

You guys may have it tough economically, but I have to confess that your state is blessed with some of the most gorgeous naturally forested beauty around. Go Ohio State

By: Tim Webb

Tim Webb — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:26:02 +0000

Rev. DeYoung,

With all due respect, some people call themselves “Michiganders” like they’re Canadian geese or something, but the rest of us are Michiganians.

Of course, you can call that losing football team in Ann Arbor “The Michiganders” for all I care…

Tim

By: David Van Dyke

David Van Dyke — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:39:35 +0000

Amen!

By: Ken Pierpont

Ken Pierpont — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:16:14 +0000

I love Michigan. I am called to Michigan. Jesus is alive and well in Michigan. I love the Pure Michigan spots. We have hope for a hurting state. Kevin, you are an example of what makes Michigan a wonderful place. Thanks for your writing. All Hail the Power of Jesus Name, in Pure Michigan.

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:04:05 +0000

They even cut my hometown newspaper, the Ann Arbor News, a few months back. Now we can’t even read about how bad our state is doing. And what about the Tigers’ season ending collapse and the Red Wings’ Game 7 loss? We really don’t have a lot going for this state.

But Kevin is right… We still have the good news of Christ!

By: Paul Santhouse

Paul Santhouse — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:32:35 +0000

On the plus side, wasn’t it your guy Bart who forced Nancy Pelosi to cry “uncle” on federally-funded abortions? (Twas reported in the Wall Street Journal several days ago.) That merits strutting down those abandoned streets with uplifted chin.

By: Truth Unites... and Divides

Truth Unites... and Divides — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:09:11 +0000

This post is encouraging for a guy who lives in California, the most fiscally dysfunctional state in the country. And one of the top 5 most culturally liberal states in the union.

By: Chuck Thomas

Chuck Thomas — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:07:05 +0000

Yep. That commercial sure makes me want to leave the 73 degrees we have in the Hill Country of Texas today and freeze my….

Is this commercial one of the Jeff Daniels (Hollywood in MI) productions? I must say I do like the background music in all of the “Pure Michigan” commercials. But not enough to come visit. Sorry.

By: Curt Door

Curt Door — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:35:45 +0000

I have a fondness for Michigan having grown up in Jackson (my parents were instrumental in starting the CRC there in the late 50’s) and living in G.R. (Calvin) and Fremont before moving west to Nebraska nearly 20 years ago. Kevin, I really appreciate your blog, insights, and your writing having just finished Why We Love The Church. You’re on the right path! Stay there and keep bringing it! We need more from your generation understanding, acknowledging, and preaching God’s sovereignty and grace!