by John D. Pierce | Apr 20, 2021 | Opinion>Christian Nationalism
It has taken decades for me to fully recognize and come to terms with a significant failure, especially in my earlier ministry life, that needs to be confessed. This awareness has come into clearer focus recently, when examining some of the fruit it has produced....
by John D. Pierce | Apr 13, 2021 | Opinion
Singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile could have started the writing of her autobiography, Broken Horses, by touting her musical success as a six-time Grammy winner. Or jotting down what it’s like to be befriended by Dolly Parton, who joined her virtual book tour last...
by John D. Pierce | Apr 6, 2021 | Opinion
Fear is often a defining factor of one’s faith. If there’s anything I’ve found to be consistently true over many decades, it is this reality. Often, I quote my friend, Bill Tillman, a fine Christian ethicist, who would say to his students, “Tell me something about...
by John D. Pierce | Apr 1, 2021 | News
Author’s note: At times the subjects of articles published over the past 20 years come to mind as having particular relevance or interest. This article is one of those occasional features based on earlier topics and writings. It first appeared in the May-June...
by John D. Pierce | Mar 30, 2021 | Opinion
By the nature of the work, some occupations have a continuous, negative impact on society. Think of the unscrupulous payday lenders who exploit vulnerable working people with abusive interest rates, which the Bible soundly condemns, or manipulative phone scammers who...
