by James L. Evans | Jan 15, 2007 | Opinion
In his elegant little book, “Finally Comes the Poet,” Walter Brueggemann writes that the task of the preacher is to be “a voice that shatters settled reality and evokes new possibilities.” If he is right about that, then no preacher in the last...
by James L. Evans | Jan 5, 2007 | Opinion
The recent death of Gerald R. Ford, the 38th president of the United States, has given us an opportunity to reflect on his presidency and on the circumstances that brought him to office in the first place. Ford was appointed, not elected vice president, after Spiro...
by James L. Evans | Dec 28, 2006 | Opinion
The New Year has become a time for us to gather up our hopes and prayers for the coming year and express them in resolutions. The idea of “New” seems to lay out the prospect for something different, something better. I confess to being a resolution maker....
by James L. Evans | Dec 25, 2006 | Opinion
Christmas in the South is unlike Christmas anywhere else in America. While obviously there are many common factors that show up in Christmas festivities nationwide, there are features of a southern Christmas celebration which are truly unique. For instance, it’s...
by James L. Evans | Dec 19, 2006 | Opinion
We may enjoy some level of separation of church and state in this country, but there hardly exists anywhere a separation of faith from public office. There is spiritual vitality in virtually every branch of government. From President Bush’s heart-warming...
