by James L. Evans | Dec 23, 2005 | Opinion
The scene takes place in heaven just at the conclusion of a surprise birthday celebration for Jesus. Several heavenly luminaries have just treated Jesus to cake and ice cream. As the party breaks up, Jesus and Gabriel are speaking to each other. Gabriel: Well, that...
by James L. Evans | Dec 19, 2005 | Opinion
For years we have used the Advent wreath as a way of deepening our understanding of the meaning of Christmas. Each Sunday during the Advent season we pause, light a candle, and reflect on what Christmas really means. The first Sunday is about Hope. The Apostle Paul...
by James L. Evans | Dec 12, 2005 | Opinion
Despite the ongoing and pointless controversy over “Merry Christmas” versus “Happy Holidays,” the air is filled with the noise of Christians giving voice to the joy and excitement of the Christian season. With one notable exception. One of the...
by James L. Evans | Dec 2, 2005 | Opinion
Now that Thanksgiving Day has passed, we face the single most commercialized event in our culture, even more than the Super Bowl. Christmas time is upon us. And when I say commercial, it is serious business. Many stores will see 20 to 30 percent of their annual sales...
by James L. Evans | Nov 18, 2005 | Opinion
While it would not appear at first glance that there is a connection between legendary civil rights activist Rosa Parks and Samuel Alito, President Bush’s nomination for the U.S. Supreme Court, I believe there is a connection, and an important one. Rosa Parks,...
