by John D. Pierce | Jun 14, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Having long ago left most traces of my earlier Southern Baptist identity, I have little interest in the denominational workings that were once part of my life. Also, I resist commenting (usually) on their antics — including their annual summer...
by John D. Pierce | Jun 9, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce For many Americans there is a constant need for clarification of religious persecution and liberty. Here is such an opportunity. More than 20 persons attending a Baptist worship service May 28 in Taraz, Kazakhstan, were taken to a police station...
by John D. Pierce | May 31, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce A common introductory question is, “What to you do?” The response is usually tied to one’s profession or educational pursuits. Follow-up questions and responses often lead to connections — or at least the sharing of more information. Those in sales...
by John D. Pierce | May 31, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce What if you could spend a day with an active participant and Christian leader in the Civil Rights Movement who was mentored in life and ministry by Drs. Martin Luther King Sr. and Jr.? Such opportunities come along very rarely — and will not be...
by John D. Pierce | May 19, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce William L. (Bill) Hendricks was a gifted theologian who died in 2002. Long before meeting him personally, I read his books and heard him speak to large gatherings of college students. Though less flamboyant, he reminded me in some ways of Charles...
