by John D. Pierce | Feb 24, 2020 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce My favorite line among so many in Cloud Miles: A Remarkable Journey of Mercy, Peace and Purpose (2020, Nurturing Faith) is when Imam Imad Enchassi recalls receiving and responding to an ugly message posted on his Facebook page. With typical, though...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 18, 2020 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce This is a tribute to my friend and high school classmate Tim Clark, whose life we will celebrate on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 20) at Ringgold (Ga.) United Methodist Church. Like classes before us, the Ringgold High class of 1974 wanted to leave a gift...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 12, 2020 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce What’s passed off as group Bible study is often mere opinion sharing — perhaps after reading and disregarding a verse or two. Or perhaps the chance to rehash Saturday’s ballgame, and to reinforce each other’s political preferences and prejudices —...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 11, 2020 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce The March/April issue of Nurturing Faith Journal is rolling off the presses and heading to mailboxes. Get your copy (or digital subscription) at nurturingfaith.net. Chocked full of ORIGINAL content, the journal features insightful analysis of issues...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 10, 2020 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce At a time when bad faith reveals a departure from truth as fact, and Christianity gets redefined apart from following Jesus, enter Good Faith Media! After a year of prayer, deliberation and growing enthusiasm, two independent, national organizations...