by James L. Evans | Feb 7, 2011 | Opinion
Is it possible to be a Christian without following Jesus? Mark Galli, senior managing editor of Christianity Today, had some thoughts on that question in an editorial he wrote a few years back titled “Why I Don’t Imitate Christ.” In the course of his...
by James L. Evans | Jan 28, 2011 | Opinion
The New Testament leaves little doubt that there is intended to be a profound relationship between what Christians believe and how they behave. This is what Jesus meant when he said that the greatest commandment was to “Love God and love your neighbor.”...
by James L. Evans | Jan 21, 2011 | Opinion
With the inauguration of Robert Bentley as Alabama’s 53rd governor, one thing we can look forward to is more of the same – “no new taxes.” It is the mantra of the political right in our state and in our nation: no taxes, no taxes, no taxes. It...
by James L. Evans | Jan 17, 2011 | Opinion
Does religion really work? I’m using the word “work” in the most pragmatic sense. Is there a measurable way of proving that people of faith live longer, live better, have better marriages, are financially successful, have fewer problems with their...
by James L. Evans | Jan 7, 2011 | Opinion
Not long after announcing to my home church my intention to enter the ministry, one of the senior deacons came to me with some advice. He put his arm around my shoulder and said, “We’re all real proud of your decision. There’s just one thing you need...
