by John D. Pierce | Aug 23, 2022 | Opinion
Christian hymns often move us deeply, inspire us to live more fully and faithfully, and sustain us through life’s challenging times. “O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come.” “Great is thy faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies I see.” “’Tis...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 16, 2022 | Jesus Worldview Initiative|Opinion
No phrase dominated the public prayers, particularly of laity, during my religious upbringing more than the appeal for God to “lead, guide and direct us.” While as redundant as an “added bonus,” it was as rightful a request as it was a repeated one. At the heart of...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 9, 2022 | Opinion
Comprehending the significant ways Americanized Christianity is deeply culturalized can be revealing, fascinating and constructive. Though seemingly threatening to some people, doing so has practical, communal and spiritual value. One prime example of culturally...
by John D. Pierce | Jul 26, 2022 | Opinion>Christian Nationalism|Jesus Worldview Initiative
Being seen as Christian sure seems more important to many than just being Christian. And such spiritual showmanship is getting encouragement and enablement from high places. With the political winds at their backs, these invigorated showmen of Americanized...
by John D. Pierce | Jul 19, 2022 | Jesus Worldview Initiative|Opinion
Over the past five years I have repeatedly sounded an alarm about the sheer absence of Jesus within much of Americanized Christianity. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. It started with my editorial response to a press release from The Barna Group asserting that...
