by John D. Pierce | Sep 20, 2011 | Opinion
By John Pierce Acronyms save time and space. They are effective when understood. Theologian and futurist Leonard Sweet uses acronyms frequently in his writing and teaching. Sometimes I catch on; sometimes I want just words in sentences. The United States of America, I...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 17, 2011 | Opinion
By John Pierce My Ringgold High classmates Lee and Laura Kay provided a new and enjoyable experience for me this morning. Family and friends gathered at their beautiful Millstone Vineyard in the rolling hills of Northwest Georgia to harvest some Norton grapes. Lee...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 15, 2011 | Opinion
By John Pierce While many sports fans turn their attention solely to football this time of year, I really enjoy the final weeks of baseball leading into the post-season. I try to milk all of pleasure out of these remaining games before entering that chilly gap between...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 11, 2011 | Opinion
By John Pierce My email inbox is full of media releases, news stories, and invitations to commemorative events (from press conferences to secular and religious observances) all related to the 10th anniversary of the tragic terrorist onslaught on our nation on Sept....
by John D. Pierce | Aug 30, 2011 | Opinion
By John Pierce Passing through Trinity, N.C., last week, I barely noticed the sign claiming the small town as the birthplace of Duke University. Then I remembered that the prestigious university was once known as Trinity College. It started as a small schoolhouse in...
