by James L. Evans | Dec 31, 2010 | Opinion
As the current year comes to a close and the so-called new year dawns, many people see the transition as an opportunity to make changes in their life. Many of us have probably boasted grand “New Year’s resolutions” in some form or another and went on...
by James L. Evans | Dec 24, 2010 | Opinion
Lord, first of all, thank you for the careful and creative way in which you have designed this world. You have made this planet a marvelous place, filled with life and beauty. It is a privilege to recognize that we humans are a part of your amazing invention. Having...
by James L. Evans | Dec 17, 2010 | Opinion
President Obama is under fire from members of the Congressional Prayer Caucus for remarks he made during a recent speech in Indonesia. Apparently the president said that “E Pluribus Unum” is a good summary of the American experience. The phrase means...
by James L. Evans | Dec 10, 2010 | Opinion
Each year at Christmas, everyone in my family gets a new ornament for our Christmas tree. We seek out ornaments that reflect what’s going on in our life at the time. Once we find the ornament we want, we write our name on it and the year. The new ornament takes...
by James L. Evans | Dec 3, 2010 | Opinion
A few years ago I became aware of a church in Texas that pulls out all the stops in celebrating Christmas. For over 25 years, Northside Baptist Church in Victoria, Texas, has hosted an elaborate Christmas play. This presentation has everything: shepherds, wise men,...
