‘Finer’ fundamentalism

‘Finer’ fundamentalism

By John D. Pierce Year after year it gets harder to understand the ways of Southern Baptist Convention leaders — unless you understand how fundamentalism in any context plays out in a consistent fashion of exclusion. Most striking is what fundamentalists will...
Seeking better views

Seeking better views

By John D. Pierce It is my deep conviction that much of American evangelicalism needs a better view. So-called “biblical worldview” and “Christian worldview” often denote a political ideology that largely or completely ignores the life and teachings of Jesus. Taking a...
Florence and friends

Florence and friends

By John D. Pierce Many Nurturing Faith readers and friends are located in the areas being impacted so heavily by forces of Florence. Be assured of our prayers for your safety and for those who rally to provide emergency and other services. Such devastation is...
Getting off the suckers list

Getting off the suckers list

By John D. Pierce Recently CNN reported a sad story of how some seniors and others have been scammed multiple times and are considered ripe for the picking. So their names and contact information are sold on what is deemed a “suckers list.” Something as innocent...
Read this book to read the Bible better

Read this book to read the Bible better

By John D. Pierce Some people find the Bible to be confusing. Others compound the confusion by treating the Bible as if a catalogue, rule book, science or history text, or other lesser volume than its intended purpose. Still others attribute claims to the Bible — for...