by Butch Evans | Jun 27, 2015 | Bible, Christian Living
We all have hopes and dreams. All of us hope our kids find success in their lives. All of us hope that the struggles of our modern world don’t overtake us and send us to the poor house or, worse yet, send us to the funny farm where we’ll lick windows all...
by Butch Evans | Jun 3, 2015 | Bible, Personal, Poetry
I wrote this poem on August 17, 2014. I was in a lot of pain at the time. This was a very dark period in my life and I really struggled to find God. God isn’t in the business of destroying our lives, rather he desires to ease the burdens of life. I was...
by Butch Evans | May 20, 2015 | Bible, Christian Living, Personal
Reading this morning from this passage in Ezekiel something that is probably familiar to many of you, but I wanted to make a few short comments. I know, when I say “short comments”, many of you are probably rolling your eyes…Here is the text to begin...
by Butch Evans | Apr 5, 2015 | Bible, Christian Living, Personal
This Easter season, I wanted to spend a little time talking about the best part of the story. This is a season of rejoicing for us as Christians, because what we celebrate at this time is the most important event in history. Our focus during this season is on the...
by Butch Evans | Mar 25, 2015 | Bible, Personal, Poetry
I am posting another poem I wrote back in 1999. While on the cross, Jesus uttered the words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Just a short while before, He said, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but...
by Butch Evans | Mar 13, 2015 | Bible
It is often said that “Seeing is believing.” I want to show you a truth in God’s word where we find that it is not seeing that is believing, but hearing. In the 4th chapter of John, we find a story that is quite familiar to many of us. This chapter...
by Butch Evans | Mar 12, 2015 | Bible, Personal, Poetry
This poem was written in August 5, 2007. I heard a sermon that Sunday about realistic evangelistic goals. The sermon was based on Matthew 9:35-38, which reads: Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing...
by Butch Evans | Mar 8, 2015 | Bible, Personal, Poetry
Written in 2003, this is among my favorite poems. The meaning of this poem to me is very personal and difficult to express in words. Please leave a note if it touches you as well. Haven’t I Told You? 2003 I beseeched the Lord in prayer one time, “I am...
by Butch Evans | Mar 7, 2015 | Bible, Personal, Poetry
This poem was one of my early attempts at poetry. Written in May of 1999, it is not what I consider my best work, but I like it. Feel free to comment and let me know if you like it or not. An Easter Story May 1, 1999 Darkness…Stillness..A void, without form....
by Butch Evans | Jul 6, 2014 | Bible
I see far too many people who claim they believe that the Bible is true and, yet, somehow are buying into the idea that the Earth is billions of years old. In this article I hope to accomplish two things. First, I want to address the reason why I believe it is...
