by James L. Evans | Jul 20, 2012 | Opinion
It has been the blessing of my life to have encountered some wonderful teachers. I was not very successful with my algebra teachers, but that was more my problem than theirs. But with literature and history and theology, I have been blessed. None was more significant...
by James L. Evans | Jul 16, 2012 | Opinion
Editor’s note: Columnist Jim Evans says, “I often get requests for repeats of columns I have written in the past. None is more requested than this one.” One Sunday morning in my first pastorate, I noticed the lead usher rummaging through the...
by James L. Evans | Jul 6, 2012 | Opinion
One of the things that burdens me as a minister and as a Christian is the disdain that so many believers have about the poor in our world. There is a pervasive mythology that people are poor because they want to be. They are lazy and listless; they spend their money...
by James L. Evans | Jun 29, 2012 | Opinion
How do we celebrate Independence Day as Christians? As Americans, it’s hard not to go to July 4th. But as Christians, isn’t our real independence day Easter? Isn’t that the day we find freedom from sin, guilt and failure? Here’s the dilemma for...
by James L. Evans | Jun 22, 2012 | Opinion
One of the most popular TV series in recent years has been a weekly foray into the world of witness protection. The series, “In Plain Sight,” chronicles the efforts of U.S. marshals trying to protect witnesses of major crimes from retribution. They hide...
