by John D. Pierce | Apr 5, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce For many of my friends and me, this is the year we turn 60. It’s amazing how quickly one can go from Chocks (or Flintstones) to silver vitamins. Once upon a time 60 was old age. Those were the retired guys with eight and half fingers who helped us...
by John D. Pierce | Mar 24, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Much of the food my family consumes now had no presence or even awareness in my childhood home: quinoa, orzo, sushi, kale to name just a few. Words, nor foods, like couscous, arugula, chipotle, fennel, pesto, feta, balsamic, mascarpone and gorgonzola...
by John D. Pierce | Mar 23, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce This month Jack Causey wraps up his good work with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina. In that role since 2007, Jack has assisted churches in times of transition and has been a trusted mentor to scores of ministers. A mentor is...
by John D. Pierce | Mar 21, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce The Gospel has been so Americanized and Jesus so domesticated that to claim to be Christian in our modern context says very little of substance about a person. It simply raises suspicions of being fearful of change, quick to discriminate and eager to...
by John D. Pierce | Mar 18, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Many Americans are woefully — and in some cases, willingly —ignorant of this nation’s unique religious heritage. Misguided preachers, politicians and pundits often add to the false narratives that misrepresent historical accuracy and undermine...
