On growing up

On growing up

By John D. Pierce Recently, over dinner with friends since childhood, one of them asked reflectively: “When we were growing up could you have imagined your life turning out as it did?” “No,” I said. That seems to be one of many amazing things about life. We don’t...
Thoughtful, relevant and original

Thoughtful, relevant and original

By John D. Pierce Those who read Nurturing Faith Journal get thoughtful and relevant information found nowhere else. The timely content is not compiled from other digital or print sources — but written exclusively for this autonomous, national publication. The...
Advent Joy: Giving Joy

Advent Joy: Giving Joy

One of my favorite parts of this season is that it brings with it visits from friends and family whom I haven’t seen in a while. Those meetings are always filled with that first moment when you see each other again. In our family, at least, those moments are always...