by John D. Pierce | Dec 11, 2014 | Opinion
By John Pierce Bethlehem is best known for a baby of great significance who was born there. With many festivities we celebrate that event this time of year. But can you name a lesser but important soul who died there? Beneath the rambling buildings that make up the...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 9, 2014 | Opinion
By John Pierce Before Battlefield Parkway (that locals still call “2A”) connected Fort Oglethorpe and Ringgold, Ga., as well as I-75, the brief drive from our house to church was over undesignated Daffron Hill. Daily traffic counts were in the mere dozens. Returning...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 6, 2014 | Opinion
By John Pierce Apparently, a kinder, gentler approach to addressing social issues has caused concern among some Southern Baptists who preferred the harsh rhetoric of former ethics hit man Richard Land to his younger and more winsome successor, Russell Moore. So Frank...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 1, 2014 | Opinion
By John Pierce Worthy causes abound. There are many and varied groups that benefit from our generous giving. Baptists Today is one such charitable organization where, as I often say, such gifts are greatly “needed and appreciated.” That is, we depend on the...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 22, 2014 | Opinion
By John Pierce This week our younger daughter had an ethics class assignment. The topic of discussion was euthanasia. The teacher instructed the students to interview two persons on the subject: a medical professional and someone with theological training. Our...
