by John D. Pierce | Sep 9, 2015 | Opinion
By John Pierce Images of Lula Lake and its cascading falls — atop Lookout Mountain where Georgia nears Tennessee — were popular during the postcard era. You can find them on eBay with dates like 1902, 1910 and 1924. Scenic views, cool water and mountain air made for a...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 1, 2015 | Opinion
By John Pierce One of Baptists’ best thinkers, Bill Hull, wrote a final manuscript before his death in December 2013. While struggling with the latter stages of ALS, he had something to say about the current division over liberalism and conservatism. His insights are...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 27, 2015 | News
By John Pierce Whenever I fill the pulpit of a church — near or far, large or small — it is not surprising to see another name listed in the order of worship: Stan Pethel. Lacking omnipresence, Stan is not in attendance everywhere his name appears. Yet choral music...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 22, 2015 | Opinion
By John Pierce Perhaps “glory” is an overused word — though not as much as “awesome.” Yet it conveys a sense of magnificence beyond measure or definition. Glory seems to have a spiritual dimension. It’s a biblical word. Hymn writers often use it — almost always...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 12, 2015 | Opinion
By John Pierce On a recent hot, humid day — and we’ve had weeks of them this summer — my daughter Abigail was chilling in the pool. Approaching, I called out: “BUDDY CHECK! BUDDY CHECK!” She gave me that familiar “my father has lost his mind” look. So I asked: “Have...
