by John D. Pierce | Nov 15, 2022 | Jesus Worldview Initiative, Opinion
There is a lot of talk today about leaving Christianity. Those who do so are sometimes labeled as “dones.” I get it. There’s much within Americanized white evangelicalism that is repelling — and leads many to rejecting the identity of the larger faith it claims to...
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...
