by John D. Pierce | Nov 27, 2007 | Opinion
The drought in Georgia and other parts of the Southeast has gotten to the point some are going to God with the issue. Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, a Baptist layman, hosted a pray-for-rain event on the steps of the state Capitol on November 13.Three ministers — Baptist,...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 24, 2007 | Opinion
Fall came late and lovely to Central Georgia. As much as possible, I am spending time in the wooded area behind our house. First I am seeking to deliver on a promised tree house before my daughters go off to college. And, second, I am simply mesmerized by the splendid...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 20, 2007 | Opinion
The lists are long on both the personal and professional sides of my Thanksgiving ledger. Today there is one, professionally, that I raise in appreciation during this blessing-counting season.The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that Congress will...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 16, 2007 | Opinion
‘Tis the season for Baptist state conventions to meet to approve budgets, elect leaders and draw lines. I’ve not done extensive research into attendance figures, but there seem to be (in most cases) smaller numbers showing up at such events.In Missouri, where the...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 14, 2007 | Opinion
After more than a year of groundwork, we are very pleased to announce that a North Carolina edition of Baptists Today, the national news journal based in Macon, Ga., will be launched in January. Three significant factors make this venture possible.First is the...
