Mike Wittmer

What I think. What I know. What I think I know.

  • fresh bloopers

    I keep a running tally of the funniest bloopers from student papers, which pace many educational leaders, seem to increase with the use of technology. Every year and a half I post the best bloopers in a shameless attempt to goose my blog stats, because nothing goes viral as quickly as humor. My summer grading…

  • home again

    My family returned from a fun and meaningful week at the Upper Peninsula Bible Camp. Lots of good people who have become good friends ascend every year for family camp, which somehow always turns into a special time that is hard to put into words. The setting is beautiful, the food is spectacular, and the…

  • atonement theories

    As a follow-up to yesterday’s post, I’m following Zach’s comment to post my chart on the atonement from chapter 6 of Don’t Stop Believing. Click on this link (atonement theories) to see the chart, which I’ll discuss below. My main point is that the various atonement theories are not like a set of golf clubs,…

  • getty up

    The other week I mentioned my bad experience with Christian music, so I’m glad to publicly thank the Gettys who recently stood by their inspirational song—and soundtrack to the best response to Love Wins that I’ve ever read—“In Christ Alone.” As you may have heard, the PCUSA asked them to change the line about Jesus…

  • not less in your mess

    Here is my latest entry for Our Daily Journey: read > Genesis 29:16-30:24 Then Rachel told him, “Take my maid, Bilhah, and sleep with her. She will bear children for me, and through her I can have a family, too.” God’s royal family, the most important family in the history of the world, was a…

  • limericky

    My student, Terri McGarry–yes, she married mostly for the rhyme–has been complaining that WordPress won’t let her leave comments on this blog, and not just because her name sounds fake. Terri is also the student who suggested that I listen to more Christian radio, and as you can see by the last post, that did…

  • sing responsibly

    Not long ago a student told me that I should listen to more Christian music so I would be up on things. I explained that was a good idea but every time I try I get so upset that I need a couple years off. Well, last night I was feeling optimistic on my way…

  • celebrityville

    It should be encouraging to authors, pastors, athletes and chefs—really, anyone in any line of work—that J. K. Rowling’s pseudonymous book, The Cuckoo’s Calling, only sold 500 books in the U.S. Of course, now that the world knows she is actually the alleged author, Robert Galbraith, the book will sell a lot more. Besides providing…

  • chaos monster

    This title isn’t the name of a Sesame Street character, although it should be. Who wouldn’t tune in to the alphabet in the hands of the Chaos Monster? Just think what he could do to the number six! This could open Sesame Street to an older demographic, who would gladly pledge a few bucks for…

  • marriage changes you

    Here is my latest entry for Our Daily Journey. Any recommendations before I submit it are always welcome. “In Solomon’s old age, they turned his heart to worship other gods instead of being completely faithful to the LORD his God, as his father, David, had been” (1 Kings 11:4). When we’re in love we easily…