by James L. Evans | Jan 28, 2010 | Opinion
My grandfather never owned a Bible. In fact, he could not read. He never attended a church, didn’t sing any hymns and never prayed – out loud anyway. He also seemed to have a certain contempt for preachers. Although he never said directly, I got the idea Grandpa...
by James L. Evans | Jan 25, 2010 | Opinion
I received considerable response recently regarding what I wrote about Pat Robertson’s alleged conversations with God. So clearly, going after him now for saying that the earthquake in Haiti was the result of a Haitian pact with the devil would surely provoke a...
by James L. Evans | Jan 14, 2010 | Opinion
Every year at the end of the year, Pat Robertson, television evangelist and founder of “The 700 Club,” holds a prayer retreat. During these annual prayer meetings, Robertson meets with God and God tells Pat what is going to happen in the coming year. Of...
by James L. Evans | Jan 8, 2010 | Opinion
In my column on Jan. 1, I wrote in general terms about the difference between justice and charity. The piece concluded with a reference to the Prophet Micah, who advised those desiring to please God to “love kindness and do justice.” I received...
by James L. Evans | Jan 1, 2010 | Opinion
The holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day is the most intensely charitable time of the whole year. Church and civic groups gather clothes, food and toys for needy families. Volunteers make their way to homeless shelters and soup kitchens. Busy...
