by John D. Pierce | Oct 8, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Nothing provides a good night’s rest like having the whole family under the same roof. That was my rare and treasured experience last night. A few years ago I casually coined the term “dawghter” when referring to our firstborn — now...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 3, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Each generation is responsible for keeping alive important stories that can inform and shape the next generation. The children’s book, Mr. Tuck and the 13 Heroes: A True Story does just that. It is the account of a 13 African-American students...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 14, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce His name was well known and even more so his initials, bequeathed from his entrepreneurial father. The family’s highly successful grocery business put H.E.B. on the map in Texas and beyond. Often loyal customers refer to the closest of their stores...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 12, 2016 | Opinion
PLAINS, Ga. — Visitors by the thousands flock to Maranatha Baptist Church in this small southwest Georgia town to hear President Jimmy Carter teach a Sunday morning Bible lesson. For many, who come from near and far, it is the first time to visit a Baptist church and,...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 9, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce The late Christian ethicist Foy Valentine used to quip, “I’m not just preaching, I’m telling the truth.” Truth telling, one might think, would be a primary concern and function of preachers. But the truth is that when it comes to professional...
