by John D. Pierce | Aug 26, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce A fellow church member came into the coffee shop this morning. “Didn’t see you yesterday,” she said. “I was in Jasper, Ga.,” I replied. “What were you doing up there?” “Preaching at First Baptist Church....
by John D. Pierce | Aug 6, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce Two weeks ago my left wrist was surgically repaired with a plate and four screws. Running and slipping on a wet, grassy hill was not the wisest decision of my life. However, having my first broken bone now has me feeling rather fortunate —...
by John D. Pierce | Jul 30, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce True generosity is not based on what one gets in return. Yet while we don’t (or shouldn’t) give in order to receive – it often works that way. It did for veteran Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson who suffered a major ankle injury last...
by John D. Pierce | Jul 18, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce The explosive use of social media has created a modern challenge. And I’m not sure how to deal with it. Like water, fire and many other things, it has potential for both good and evil. Social media can be both a time saver and a time waster. And a...
by John D. Pierce | Jul 13, 2013 | Opinion
By John Pierce Anyone else remember when the ’60s were bad? Well, they are not anymore. Listen to the naysayers, who tend to speak with a holy tone, and you will hear of a glorious, ideal time to which we should all be seeking to return. According to their...
