by John D. Pierce | Apr 30, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce The harsh reality is that many who profess to be Christian hold a higher allegiance than to Christ. It is to a social ideology based on a highly selective manipulation of the Bible that downplays or ignores the life and teachings of Jesus. This...
by John D. Pierce | Apr 22, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: On this Earth Day I turn over my blog spot to friend Kelly Belcher for her creative and timely message. By Kelly Belcher In the end, the green earth was lush and full with the glory of God, and sunlight shone through the depths of sweet oceans,...
by John D. Pierce | Apr 3, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Last Sunday morning, Dr. Virginia Boyd Connally of Abilene, Texas, died at age 106. Her legacy is both long and lasting. Writing of her a few years ago I referred to Virginia as a remarkable woman. I would add: a most remarkable woman. This kind and...
by John D. Pierce | Mar 26, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce “Original” has a much nicer sound to it than the uppity word “exclusive.” Therefore, I refer to the many unique stories and columns that fill each issue of Nurturing Faith Journal as original content. That is, there is no other place in print or...
by John D. Pierce | Mar 20, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Any honest assessment of white American evangelicalism reveals a religious/political ideology or civil religion largely absent the life and teachings of Jesus. Just look at how evangelicals poll and how evangelical leaders speak and how so many...
