by John D. Pierce | Sep 6, 2008 | Opinion
In an earlier blog I described the dilemma in which Southern Baptists find themselves over the selection of Gov. Sarah Palin as the Republican choice for vice president. I’ll not rehash the case that can be read below. My observations have been verified by the...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 4, 2008 | Opinion
Vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin stirred up a lot of noise last night. Yet this highly-talked-about story during this most unusual political season seems to be getting the silent treatment from most Southern Baptists who typically weigh in on such...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 2, 2008 | Opinion
Our daughter just turned 15 and requested a trip to Atlanta to celebrate her birthday. Some cash had fallen out of greeting cards in recent days and she had shopping on her mind.So we drove up to Lenox Square Mall for Labor Day — primarily so she could visit a store...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 30, 2008 | Opinion
Early in my life, I was taught that the ground at the foot of the cross is exceedingly level. Then I heard one exception after another in words and deeds.Those of African descent were inferior to those of us who checked the “Caucasian” box on government...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 28, 2008 | Opinion
Baptist Press did a brief story on “a small group of Southern Baptist street evangelists” giving out tracts and witnessing among the Democratic National Convention attendees in Denver.It stirred memories from my youth. Being a “soul-winner” was...
