by John D. Pierce | Oct 25, 2022 | Jesus Worldview Initiative, Opinion
Since the Atlanta Braves relocated their spring training facility to North Port on the gulf side of Florida, a relaxing dinner at Snook Haven has become a new post-game tradition. This old Florida fish and barbecue dive is the perfect spot to continue unwinding. Last...
by John D. Pierce | Oct 11, 2022 | Christian Nationalism, Jesus Worldview Initiative, Opinion
In the lexicon of my faith-shaping, first-stage Christianity, no designation was more highly acclaimed than that of a “soul winner.” Those most successful at “soul winning” were well touted and raised as examples for the rest of us. Spreading the good news of God’s...
by John D. Pierce | Sep 20, 2022 | Jesus Worldview Initiative, Opinion
Those who promote a “biblical worldview” — or a “Christian worldview” — tend to give Jesus less billing than a bit player. He becomes little more significant than a slightly seen extra in a movie who is cited in the closing credits as the “bald man at the bar.” These...
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 | Jul 26, 2022 | Christian Nationalism, Jesus Worldview Initiative, Opinion
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...
