Peaks and valleys

Peaks and valleys

By John D. Pierce Yesterday’s drive across Glacier National Park from east to west on the Going-to-the-Sun Road offered breath-taking views. The abundant wildflowers and wildlife along Logan Pass soothed the soul. We shared Psalm 95:3-4, which affirms:  For the Lord...
Experiences await us

Experiences await us

By John D. Pierce Tomorrow begins back-to-back Nurturing Faith Experiences to the beautiful Rocky Mountains in northern Montana, led by Bruce Gourley, our local Montanan and guide extraordinaire. We look forward to exploring the handiwork of the Creator and enjoying...
Read all about it!

Read all about it!

By John D. Pierce The September/October issue of Nurturing Faith Journal is hot off the press. It features my conversation with the insightful and inspiring Guy Sayles of Asheville, N.C. Astrophysicist Paul Wallace considers Galileo’s role in the unnecessary war...
Down in the valley

Down in the valley

By John D. Pierce Grief is a deep valley that calls for more than shallow responses. Easy answers, bad theology and one-size-fits-all prescriptions for dealing with grief compound rather than relieve the pain. Rooted in long and effective pastoral experience and...
Patience and payoffs: when the old becomes new

Patience and payoffs: when the old becomes new

By John D. Pierce Downtown Macon, Ga., has seen many of its historic structures returned to life in recent years — and Frank and Susan Broome have certainly done their part. Their restoration of four older homes near the Mercer University campus brought recognition...