by John D. Pierce | Nov 26, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Never have I claimed to speak for anyone other than myself. But I’m always honored when told that my words have conveyed the thoughts and concerns of others as well. Shaping and sharing perspectives on faithful living in challenging times is a...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 21, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Nurturing Faith’s bestselling book, This I Know: A Simple Biblical Defense for LGBTQ Christians, has become a go-to resource for those willing to take a serious look at the biblical context for the highly-selective “clobber verses”...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 20, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Thanksgiving reminds us that many of life’s daily gifts go unrecognized. It is more than a phrase to say, “We pause to give thanks…” This annual pause in our routines and rat races gives us the chance to reflect upon all that blesses our lives....
by John D. Pierce | Nov 14, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Many non-fundamentalist congregations with roots in the Southern Baptist Convention have wrestled for decades with how to navigate the reality that members are divided over whether to retain connections to the SBC or identify with other Baptist...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 8, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce When parents and church leaders tell children to be honest in word and deed; to not bully or otherwise mistreat others; to trust God and be like Jesus, to love all the children of the world — but then fearfully and heartily support political leaders...
