by John D. Pierce | Oct 10, 2013 | Opinion
It is not unusual to hear certain politicians, commentators and preachers – and followers who parrot their words in Facebook posts and political arguments – express strong support for the nation of Israel. In recent years, however, these calls for...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 24, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce Actors in commercials talk differently than those of us in real life. We would more likely say, “Man, I sure do itch!” rather than, “I’m tired of my moderate to severe psoriasis.” Commercial talk requires giving abundantly...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 14, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce Classified advertising in our print news journal and online often helps ministers to know about open places of ministry. Our managing editor Jackie Riley does a good job of encouraging churches and other organizations to advertise such positions with...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 31, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce “Before we had Google, we had granddad,” Catherine Eubanks-Carter said she once told her son. Speaking at a memorial service for her father, Gary F. Eubanks, yesterday at First Baptist Church of Marietta, Ga., Catherine described him as...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 26, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce A fellow church member came into the coffee shop this morning. “Didn’t see you yesterday,” she said. “I was in Jasper, Ga.,” I replied. “What were you doing up there?” “Preaching at First Baptist Church....
