by John D. Pierce | Aug 28, 2007 | Opinion
After years of leading conferences, and even writing a boring dissertation on responsible decision-making, one would think I would be better at it myself. However, considering all possible implications of one’s decision was a lesson that escaped me while planning a...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 24, 2007 | Opinion
By John Pierce, Executive Editor, Baptists TodayWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — On the heels of news that Woman’s Missionary Union of North Carolina (WMU-NC) is loosening ties with the Baptist State Convention (BSC) and taking on operating expenses formerly provided by the BSC,...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 23, 2007 | Opinion
News that longtime Independent Baptist leader Lee Roberson died this spring at age 97 got by me somehow. At the discussion forum BaptistLife.com, Alabamian Mark Ray rightly chided the Baptist media for not picking up on this story. Mark is correct, and I feel...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 21, 2007 | Opinion
Last week, my early morning proofreading was being well enhanced by good hazelnut coffee and near-solitude when the exuberant foursome burst through the café door. Their boisterous laughter and matching bright pink T-shirts — as purposefully designed — drew my quick...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 18, 2007 | Opinion
Last Tuesday evening, my daughters and I witnessed baseball history when the Atlanta Braves hosted the San Francisco Giants at Turner Field. Maybe we should sell the ticket stubs on eBay.It had nothing to do with What’s-his –name surpassing the career home run record...
