
Finding Hope at a Tokyo Crosswalk
Shibuya crossing in Tokyo Japan might be the busiest intersection in the world.

Shibuya crossing in Tokyo Japan might be the busiest intersection in the world.

By Chad Pierce I remember the feeling of hospitality I received twenty years ago like it was yesterday. A couple of friends and I were

by Chad Pierce I witnessed a resurrection of sorts in the customer service line at Target. My wife Jodi and I were visiting family in

by Chad Pierce “Please don’t thank me.” I imagine I will think, but not say, this 500 times over the next few days. As a

by Chad Pierce It’s what on the inside that counts. If I have learned one thing this week, it’s that. On Monday I spilled coffee,

by Chad Pierce “Most people run away from the sound of gunfire. Marines run toward it.” This was one of the many true yet testosterone-filled

by Chad Pierce From Orange City to Oostburg and Lynden to Pella, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s tulip time. I have

by Chad Pierce Liar, addict, adulterer, doubter… imagine if we were known, and labeled, by the worst five minutes of our lives. I made the

by Chad Pierce Not a week goes by that I do not remember. A random glance at my son moves me to tears and gives

by Chad Pierce he is risen. he is risen indeed. He Is Risen. He Is Risen Indeed. HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! For
Jennifer Holberg is away today. We welcome Chad Pierce. The world feels like it is in a rough spot right now. This past week has

By Chad Pierce More scholarly and eloquent pieces have been written on the racial divide that has come to a head in the last few
Today, we welcome Chad Pierce as a guest blogger on The Twelve. Chad teaches biblical studies at Central College in Pella, Iowa and is a

Today’s guest post comes from Rev. Dr. Chad Pierce. Chad is a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the RCA, and currently serves as a
APRIL 2012: INSIDE OUT by Chad Pierce “Do not weep. See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered.” Revelation
A new year has dawned. Advent and Christmas services are over, presents have been opened, the tree is at least mostly put away, and we