by John D. Pierce | Nov 28, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce One Sunday as a Berry College student in the ’70s I approached the big front doors of the First Baptist Church of Rome, Ga., unsure of what I’d find on the other side. It was a more imposing structure than what had long been my church home in the...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 26, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce For the last couple of years I’ve stayed firmly on the same message: that many who claim the name Christian pay little or no attention to what Jesus actually said and did. Especially what he called the greatest commandment on which all else hangs....
by John D. Pierce | Nov 26, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Never have I claimed to speak for anyone other than myself. But I’m always honored when told that my words have conveyed the thoughts and concerns of others as well. Shaping and sharing perspectives on faithful living in challenging times is a...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 21, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Nurturing Faith’s bestselling book, This I Know: A Simple Biblical Defense for LGBTQ Christians, has become a go-to resource for those willing to take a serious look at the biblical context for the highly-selective “clobber verses”...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 20, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Thanksgiving reminds us that many of life’s daily gifts go unrecognized. It is more than a phrase to say, “We pause to give thanks…” This annual pause in our routines and rat races gives us the chance to reflect upon all that blesses our lives....
