by John D. Pierce | Feb 1, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce When pulling John Pavlovitz’ new book from a FedEx envelope, my first thought was: “Hmm, this is the only book I’ve received with ‘butt-kicking’ in the title.” OK, it’s in the subtitle — but still. However, anyone familiar with Pavlovitz’ widely read...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 30, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Original content that stirs the mind and heart is the defining mark of Nurturing Faith Journal & Bible Studies. So don’t miss out on the upcoming March/April issue that hits mailboxes soon. The cover story features Austin’s Trinity Street...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 22, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce My mother never traveled overseas but her one global connection was a Dutch pen pal relationship formed when the two were schoolgirls. They never met (or talked by phone to my knowledge) but enjoyed this exclusively mail-based friendship well into...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 22, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce A tiny black-and-white image of Jack Harwell — in his younger, bespectacled days — was a weekly visitor to my family’s home in northwest Georgia. It was set within his allotted words on the editorial page of The Christian Index. Even many years...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 17, 2019 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Most of my time is spent looking ahead to an approaching deadline or planning the next event that is part of the expanding ministry of Nurturing Faith. However, I have taken some moments to reflect on what has happened in and through these efforts in...