by John D. Pierce | Feb 16, 2018 | Opinion
A review by John D. Pierce Anyone who grew up in church where “testimony times” were frequent will feel at home reading Jimmy Carter’s latest book, Faith: A Journey for All (2018, Simon & Schuster). Indeed the personal Christian testimony of the Baptist layman...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 13, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce One would think the very designation of “Christ” in Christianity would make it hard to dismiss the life and teachings of Jesus and his call to be faithful followers. But then, Jesus said a lot of hard things about sacrifice, selflessness and...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 12, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Last week the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) staked out some new ground after years of growing resistance to its no-gays hiring policy — approved in 2000 in response to growing threats of funding withdrawal from churches desiring formal action...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 6, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Soon the next issue of Nurturing Faith Journal will roll of the presses — and there is time for you to subscribe right here. Some highlights of the March-April issue — along with the superb weekly Nurturing Faith Bible Studies by Tony Cartledge —...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 5, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce For decades musician Ken Medema has moved audiences toward meaningful worship, thoughtful reflection and a lived-out faith with a wide embrace. His music comforts the weary while challenging the self-satisfaction of a too-comfortable faith. Year...
