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Luke Powery Lecture “I’m Gonna Sing! The Faith and Music of the Unknown Black Bards”

Luke Powery Lecture “I’m Gonna Sing! The Faith and Music of the Unknown Black Bards”

The Reverend Dr. Luke Powery presents “I’m Gonna Sing! The Faith and Music of the Unknown Black Bards” on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Lee University Chapel as part of the 2012-2013 Arts and Cultures Series. This second event in the Arts and Culture Series is presented in conjunction with Lee University’s Humanities Coalition, the Department of History, Political Sci... »

Cold Showers

Every morning for as long as he could, my grandfather slid out of bed before the sun rose and took a cold shower. Now, granted, he lived in the warm climes of southern Alabama, and the waves of heat there appear more like tsunamis of heat. But let me tell you, cold showers in the […] »

Are You Fed Up With Serving In The Shadows?

Are You Fed Up With Serving In The Shadows?

Be it my Heavy Metal Band of the 80’s, (click here to enjoy or laugh) or being a pastor for more than 24 years, I’ve always been on stage under the lights. It’s my role in life. I’m always in front of people. I’m usually the one that gets the recognition and applauds of the [...] Related posts:Make It Right Today! An Undivided Heart For The Invisible Falling Forward »

Economic Armageddon

Economic Armageddon

First there was the debt-ceiling crisis. Then the “fiscal cliff.” Now it’s the “sequester.” While Congress averted the first two crises, it looks like lawmakers do not have a way out of the automatic spending cuts poised to hit Friday — at least not yet. But are they really as bad as the Obama administration says? Republican lawmakers, while acknowledging the wh... »