by John D. Pierce | Nov 11, 2008 | Opinion
In his first news conference since the election, President-elect Barack Obama responded to reporters’ questions on Monday about the economy, energy, foreign policy and what kind of new puppy would accompany his two daughters to the White House.He concluded his...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 8, 2008 | Opinion
Insight and inspiration don’t come in even doses. A veteran pastor, when speaking of preaching, told me long ago: “Sometimes you have something to say; sometimes you have to say something.”Writing editorials, blogs, etc. is the same way. There are...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 6, 2008 | Opinion
The election night demeanor of 68-year-old Congressman John Lewis is one to remember. He was solemn and reflective — not giddy like part of a post-game victory celebration.Partisan politics aside, Lewis — like Sen. John McCain — is a true American hero. While...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 4, 2008 | Opinion
Equipped with comfortable shoes and a large cup of hazelnut coffee, I arrived at my designated polling place, Northside Christian Church in Macon, Ga., at 6:38 AM. A quick count showed 64 persons ahead of me — or, as a pastor would put it, “about 300.”Some...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 1, 2008 | Opinion
As an Atlanta Braves fan through thick and thin, pulling against the Los Angeles Dodgers was almost as much fun as pulling for my home team. Former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, one of the sport’s greatest ambassadors, egged it on.For many years (until 1994)...
