by Butch Evans | Jul 26, 2015 | Bible, Christian Living, Personal
“It is said that despite its many glaring (and occasionally fatal) inaccuracies, the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy itself has outsold the Encyclopedia Galactica because it is slightly cheaper, and because it has the words “DON’T PANIC”...
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 7, 2015 | Family, Personal, Poetry
On April 5, 2015, my Mom and Dad celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Some of you know that I love to write poetry (if you read much of this blog, you KNOW that I do). I wrote this poem in honor of Mom and Dad for this awesome accomplishment. I am very proud...
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 28, 2015 | Family, Personal, Poetry
This is a poem written back in the late 90s for my Mom as a gift on Mother’s Day. I can think of no greater calling that that of being a Mother. Mom, I love you more than I can ever express and I know that you love me, too. In spite of my warts, you are my...
by Butch Evans | Mar 26, 2015 | Family, Personal, Poetry
Most of our dreams, we cannot remember beyond just that few moments between being fully asleep and fully awake. Nighmares, however, can leave a lasting impression and can remain in our memories for a very long time. This nightmare I spoke about in this poem is just...
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 17, 2015 | Family, Personal, Poetry
A while back, I noticed something about my Dad. His knees had HUGE callouses on them. Because I know him, I was instantly aware of where these callouses came from. As I thought about that, this poem began to form in my mind. I can think of no greater way to...
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...
