Author: John Pierce

dear barnabas

Dear Barnabas, I have done the unthinkable and betrayed the people I love the most. My secret life was discovered recently. My wife, family, and church group all know. As I write to you today, I am feeling more alone than I can ever remember. I ponder the agonizing results of my actions, knowing that I am responsible for where I am and that I don’t deserve anything. Now, a few weeks out of the house and away from all that is familiar, I am not ready for the deafening… Continue reading dear barnabas

Not Me…

I have always been an appreciator of art and artists – because I believe we are “creators”…meant to be creative.  Rarely, though, until recently, have I given much thought to the artist that I am.  I’ve thought of myself as, helpful, encouraging, useful, but rarely artful… why not?  I fear the answer has more to do with my sin and weakness than humility.  I have spent most of my life, encouraging and seeing the dignity in others but at some level diminishing my own.  That diminishment reflects a lot of… Continue reading Not Me…