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Interact with John G. Pierce
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Online Status:
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Last On: Nov 16, 2009 - 7:36 AM
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Profile Views:
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1,810
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Member Since:
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August 30, 2007
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Location:
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Galloway, OH
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ShoutLife Address:
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shoutlife.com/jgpierce47
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Genre:
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Comic Book/Graphic Novel
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Primary Publishers:
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TwoMorrows
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Influences:
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C. S. Lewis, Dr. Lauren King (my late spiritual mentor), J. R. R. Tolkien,
Gary Robinson (best friend, great writer).
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Similar To:
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No one that I know of.
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Languages,
fantasy,
music,
apologetics,
history (including Church History),
eschatology,
education,
missiology,
figure-skating,
comic books,
festivals,
and felines.
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Classical/symphonic,
Celtic,
Celtic Christian,
military/patriotic/brass band,
Hispanic,
Italian,
traditional hymns (and some contemporary stuff,
too),
Broadway,
movie music (especially by John Williams),
and many others.
Favorite artists: Robin Mark,
Moya Brennan,
Carol Arblaster,
Enya,
Mary-Kathryn,
Sarah Brightman,
Dino,
Steve Green,
Sandy Patty,
London Symphony,
Boston Pops,
Eden's Bridge,
Iona,
and too many others to list.
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Movies: SUPERMAN,
LORD OF THE RINGS,
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA,
STAR WARS,
many of the old classics,
old Westerns,
and the old cliffhanger serials of the '30s and '40s.
TV: Mostly in the past: SUPERMAN,
LONE RANGER,
ROY ROGERS,
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE,
THE AVENGERS,
MURDER SHE WROTE,
SHAZAM,
WONDER WOMAN.
Not much current,
though I do enjoy figure-skating,
and watch (but have a
love-hate relationship with) SMALLVILLE.
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Numerous articles in various magazines and small-press comics fanzines over the years. For
several years I wrote a monthly column for a church newsletter. Wrote book reviews and articles for a
denominational magazine.
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Born Feb. 18, 1947. Retired public high school teacher of Special Education, Spanish and social studies; former
Adjunct Professor of Modern Languages; occasional substitute at a Christian school . Writer of articles for various Christian newsletters, as well as articles about comic books, and small-press comics. Former short-term missionary to Mexico. Was Spanish-language counselor and interpreter for 1993 Greater Columbus (OH)
Billy Graham Crusade. Have copy-edited works for other writers. One wife, one cat, no children. Have participated in the Walk to Emmaus. Conservative and evangelical in theology.
Have a working knowledge of Portuguese, Italian and a little Catalan.
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Photo Gallery Folders:
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Reluctant Smuggler
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6/26/2008 - 9:20 AM
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Jill Elizabeth Nelson has written a fascinating novel of theft, intrigue, suspense, deception and romance, set in exotic locales such as Mexico and Boston. As a Spanish teacher, and former
short-term missionary to Mexico, I was especially intrigu...
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- Most Recent Reply: 07/08/08 - 9:31 PM
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humor in church
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2/04/2008 - 1:54 PM
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While normally I would tackle more serious topics, this time I want to talk about funny things which have happened in a church setting. I'm sure that most of us have experienced humorous and amusing
events which came up while in a service or Sunday...
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- Most Recent Reply: 02/12/08 - 9:58 PM
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Sanctuary -- a great novel by Molly Noble Bull
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11/06/2007 - 8:02 PM
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11/05/07 - 8:25 PM
Molly's novel, SANCTUARY, is an outstanding and fascinating story of the persecution endured in 18th century France by both Huguenots and Jews. At first it seems as if the Catholic Church is going to be the villain, and while ...
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/09/07 - 10:08 PM
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My First Blog
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11/06/2007 - 7:59 PM
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Yes, this really is my first-ever blog. While I've posted on other blogs, this is the first one of my own. It was fellow ShoutLifer Marja Meijers who first encouraged me to do a blog. Don't blame her, however, if you have a problem with what I wri...
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/07/07 - 1:12 PM
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Recent Guestbook Comments (2)
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HOI on 10/21/09 - 2:08 AM
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Hello John, thank you for stopping by and for the friend request. Blessings!
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