by John D. Pierce | Sep 15, 2020 | Opinion
Throughout the vast majority of Christian history, no such thing as “the plan of salvation” existed. At least, not in the way so familiar to many of us. This effort to distill the gospel into a simple, step-by-step profession of faith arose in latter-day revivalism....
by John D. Pierce | Sep 11, 2020 | Opinion
For many years, the friendly voice of Jannie Lister usually greeted those calling the Nurturing Faith office. Kind and courteous to all, Jannie would respond to whatever questions arose – often patiently guiding a frustrated caller through the website or updating a...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 8, 2020 | Opinion
The word “cult” gets tossed around to the point it takes on pejorative meanings. I resist using it, however, when the technical definitions are not met. Strong allegiance to a religious or political leader is not enough to make one a cultist. Therefore, calling the...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 4, 2020 | Opinion
In 1990, Robert Fulghum wrote All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. He listed the basic values of sharing, playing fair, apologizing and fully embracing the Golden Rule. Fulghum added the value of “warm cookies and cold milk” and reminded readers that...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 1, 2020 | Opinion
In the conclusion of his book, White Too Long, Robert P. Jones acknowledges his personal narrative of growing up white in the South is not unique. Many, perhaps even most, he notes, could uncover “ways in which white supremacy, like kudzu, has crept its way forward...
