A time that can inform our time, if we let it

A time that can inform our time, if we let it

by | Aug 25, 2017 | Opinion

By John D. Pierce Like cities around the nation in 1960, Atlanta had two daily newspapers. On Tuesday, March 15 of that year, the evening paper, The Atlanta Journal, gave front-page coverage to the arrest of 79 of the 200 African-American college students who dared to...
Fire and that which follows

Fire and that which follows

by | Aug 22, 2017 | Opinion

By John D. Pierce Warnings are everywhere out West — from flashing roadside signs to Smokey the Bear working overtime. Fire danger is high according to every indicator — and smoke from existing wildfires in forested lands travels hundreds of miles according to the...
Peaks and valleys

Peaks and valleys

by | Aug 9, 2017 | Opinion

By John D. Pierce Yesterday’s drive across Glacier National Park from east to west on the Going-to-the-Sun Road offered breath-taking views. The abundant wildflowers and wildlife along Logan Pass soothed the soul. We shared Psalm 95:3-4, which affirms:  For the Lord...
Experiences await us

Experiences await us

by | Aug 4, 2017 | Opinion

By John D. Pierce Tomorrow begins back-to-back Nurturing Faith Experiences to the beautiful Rocky Mountains in northern Montana, led by Bruce Gourley, our local Montanan and guide extraordinaire. We look forward to exploring the handiwork of the Creator and enjoying...