by John D. Pierce | Oct 22, 2009 | Opinion
When my second-grade teacher, Mrs. Peters, demanded good spelling from her students, I never dreamed that someday my vocational life would revolve around words. So I’m grateful for the investment of many good teachers in my writing abilities — though I...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 20, 2009 | Opinion
Watching college football on a large screen, high-definition TV enhances the experience. And, at least in some cases, it gives a better perspective than being in the broadcast booth or even on the field.Such was the case with one game I watched on Saturday.”He...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 17, 2009 | Opinion
The History of Wingate Baptist Church 1810-2009: ‘Saturday Before the Second Sabith’Part one by Carolyn Caldwell Gaddy and Part two by Jerry L. SurrattA review by John D. Pierce, executive editor, Baptists Today, Macon, Ga.WINGATE, N.C. — With rare...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 15, 2009 | Opinion
That which divides the Church into Christian denom- inations and creates division within denominational groups is generally a disagreement over the essentials of faith. It may be that simple.To require affirmation of a doctrinal position that those in power hold as...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 13, 2009 | Opinion
Words can be haunting. They appear every- where and cause the mind to wander and wonder.Yesterday I bought either a pair of pants or two pairs of pants. I thought it was the latter but the tag suggested the former.A tag on the back pocket read: “The most...
