by John D. Pierce | Oct 16, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Nurturing Faith Experiences are unique, small-group opportunities to be inspired by nature, enjoy good company, share delicious meals, stay in high-demand housing in and around national parks, and make some really great memories. Attentive,...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 16, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce This time of deeply divisive, partisan politics is especially challenging to church leaders trying to keep their folks together and focused on the greater priorities of faithful living. At least that is true for those good pastors who have not...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 13, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce One Sunday several years ago I was pulpit pinch-hitting at First Baptist Church of Ringgold, Ga., the small northwest Georgia town where I graduated from high school. The deacons, as is the custom in many Baptist churches, gathered for prayer before...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 4, 2017 | Opinion
During my formative years, sin was pretty easy to identify if not avoid. Sin was playing poker, drinking beer, missing a church service (without going to another on vacation and bringing a bulletin for proof), holding baseball practice on Wednesday night, lusting over...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 28, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce The Christian community at Koinonia Farm in southwest Georgia could use a bell at their chapel. The chapel has been renovated and a bell tower was donated — but no bell. The demonstration plot for peace, people and pecans was founded by Clarence...
