by John D. Pierce | Jun 12, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce As a denominational body that has capitulated to fundamentalist power, the Southern Baptist Convention is at times a curiosity to me, but not a matter of real interest. I moved on long ago. Primarily, it revels in irrelevancy — passionately debating...
by John D. Pierce | Jun 11, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Nurturing Faith will have an active presence at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly this week (June 13-15) at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Our exhibit will feature sample copies of Nurturing Faith Journal & Bible Studies, and the...
by John D. Pierce | Jun 10, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Anthony Bourdain’s tragic death has drawn attention to how he not only enjoyed the exotic food he encountered while filming his CNN show but how comfortably and deeply he engaged those with whom he shared a table. Such observations reminded me of an...
by John D. Pierce | Jun 8, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Often I tell people there’s a big difference in visiting Yellowstone and visiting Yellowstone with Bruce Gourley. Those who’ve participated in one of our small-group Nurturing Faith Experiences to the scenic national park and surrounding beauty of...
by John D. Pierce | Jun 5, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Authoritarianism rules. And, boy (gender intended), do we live in a time of emboldened authoritarianism from the White House to the church house. Calvinist Baptist John Piper, who pushes male-dominance “complementarian” doctrine, can always be...
