by John D. Pierce | Jul 16, 2014 | Opinion
By John Pierce My minister friends can relate to this scenario: Following a sermon, a listener tells the conveyor of the message just how wonderful and touching were the words they heard. The conversation lingers and then redirects. The early words of gratitude give...
by Bruce T. Gourley | Jul 2, 2014 | Editor's Picks
By SARAH PULLIAM BAILEY © 2014 Religion News Service World Vision tested evangelical boundaries three months ago when it announced it would allow its employees to be in same-sex marriages. The policy was short-lived; the relief group reversed it within 48 hours after...
by John D. Pierce | Jun 30, 2014 | Opinion
By John Pierce Picking up my daughter from a week of volunteerism at a camp for at-risk children meant that the leisurely Saturday drive home would be filled with enthusiastic reports of newfound friends and continuous efforts at taming a cabin full of squealing...
by John D. Pierce | Jun 24, 2014 | Opinion
By John Pierce About three years ago, David Cassady of Faith Lab and I were in Barnes & Noble where we were appropriately discussing books and the shifting landscape of publishing. David, who stays abreast of publishing trends and technology in general, shared a...
by John D. Pierce | May 31, 2014 | Opinion
By John Pierce Saturday morning coffee tastes the same as on other days of the week. But the overall feeling is a little different — with more contemplation of how to spend the hours ahead. Making efficient use of time has long been a priority for me — and a...
