by James L. Evans | Sep 17, 2010 | Opinion
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is getting quite a workout these days. In case you have forgotten, the First Amendment reads as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;...
by James L. Evans | Sep 10, 2010 | Opinion
Well, I’m back. Thirteen weeks of rest and recreation, worship and travel, time with kids and grandkids. What an experience. The best part was the time I spent doing nothing. No deadlines, no sermons due, no meetings, no pastoral care responsibilities. It is the...
by James L. Evans | Jun 7, 2010 | Opinion
Webster’s dictionary defines “sabbatical” as “a recurring period of rest.” The biblical idea of Sabbath and sabbatical is a bit more involved. The ancient Hebrews observed in their creation story that after the work of making the world...
by James L. Evans | May 28, 2010 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part reflection on the faith and political contribution of former President Jimmy Carter. While it is true that Jimmy Carter’s born again-ism reintroduced conservative Christians into the political process, they...
by James L. Evans | May 26, 2010 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part reflection on the faith and political contribution of former President Jimmy Carter. One day in the near future, someone is going to write a history of how religion has impacted modern American politics. When that...
