The Key to Successful Discipleship Between Generations

The Key to Successful Discipleship Between Generations

We probably all have our examples of mismatched assumptions. Making the wrong choice of clothes for an event we believed to be far more formal than it actually was. Assuming an invitation to a meal or a coffee came with (or without) an expectation of contributing to...
Why U.S. Churches Should Learn to be More Thankful

Why U.S. Churches Should Learn to be More Thankful

Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book, “Life Together,” though penned decades ago in a different time and culture, has meaning for the church today. “Only he who gives thanks for little things receives the big things. We prevent God from giving us the great spiritual gifts He...
Hitler’s Rise to Power: Are We Repeating History?

Hitler’s Rise to Power: Are We Repeating History?

One of the most quoted clichés is from philosopher George Santayana: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Another cliché is that history repeats itself, but that’s false. History does not repeat itself; people repeat it – often out of...
Entertainment, information and preservation

Entertainment, information and preservation

By John D. Pierce The Nurturing Faith Board of Directors and guests enjoyed a tour of the Peabody Awards exhibit/archives at the University of Georgia yesterday. The award — housed at UGA’s Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication — has honored the...