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Breaking News: President Ergun Caner announces the reopening of the music school at Brewton-Parker College

The recently appointed president at Georgia's Brewton-Parker College made a surprise announcement at the 2014 Alumni Weekend ceremonies held on the main campus in Mount Vernon, Georgia April 25-26. In his comments, Dr. Ergun Caner began reading from 2 Chronicles 20 the context of which is Jehosophat's war against Ammon and Moab. Verses 22-23 especially were significant: "When they began singing and praising, the LORD aset ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; so they were routed. For the sons of Ammon... Read more →

"Light at the end of the darkness": a great Gospel song

Hope for the world is only in Jesus Christ. "Light at the end of the darkness" was made popular perhaps first by Larry Gatlin and then The Imperials. The partial rendition below is by Chris Christian. Enjoy... Read more →

Jon Radford with Justin Townes Earl

Those who follow this site know my son-in-law, Jon Radford, is a professional musician (drums & backup vocals). He performed with Justin Townes Earle on David Letterman last week. Earle has a great Alternative sound... >>> Read more →

Enjoy one of our family's Christmas favorites by Peter Lumpkins

One of our family favorites is below. Hope you enjoy. Merry Christmas to all >>> Come On Ring Those Bells With that, I am... Peter Read more →

Rev. Dan Smith: I love this guy...

Pick up his album on Amazon With that, I am... Peter Read more →

"Live Forever" by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors

Check out the hit single by Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors entitled, Live Forever. All members of the band are dedicated Christian men and women. Especially note the drummer, my son-in-law, Jon Radford. God gave me two great sons-in-law for my baby girls (and a great daughter-in-law as well!). Enjoy... Read more →

Reach Out to Jesus by Peter Lumpkins

Several years ago, some friends and I were having a blast in our friend's recording studio. Ron picked up his guitar, Jeff sat down at the keyboard, and I was left with the microphone. The result? With that, I am... Peter Read more →

God's Radar by The Rev. Dan Smith

Just Keep Goin On by The Reverend Dan Smith

Below is one of my favorite artists of all time--The Rev. Dan Smith. His inspiration is contagious, and his simple-faith authenticity cannot be matched. He was pushing 90 years of age when he recorded this live session with contemporary Christian artist, Bryan Duncan, in 1992. Enjoy it. I do. With that, I am... Peter Read more →

You'll Like Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors by Peter Lumpkins

You'll like Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. Take particular note of the cool drummer, Jon Radford. He's the dude who married my baby daughter, Kimmy. If you like it, buy the album! With that, I am... Peter Read more →

The Blind Boys of Alabama: Precious Lord by Peter Lumpkins

One of my all time favorite gospel groups, The Blind Boys of Alabama, has an awesome arrangement of Precious Lord. Enjoy... Precious Lord With that, I am... Peter Visit the Blind Boys of Alabama Store Read more →

Tozer on a Joyless Faith by Peter Lumpkins

"If men do not have joy in their hearts they will seek it somewhere else. If Christians are forbidden to enjoy the wine of the Spirit they will turn to the wine of the flesh for enjoyment. And that is exactly what fundamental Christianity (as well as the so-called “full gospel” groups) has done in the last quarter century. "God’s people have turned to the amusements of the world to try to squeeze a bit of juice out of them for the relief of their dry and joyless hearts. “Gospel”... Read more →

One More River to Cross

I had almost forgotten about this CD I bought several years ago, a fading genre of Gospel Blues. A great piece by Shack of Peasants. Unfortunately, on the video, I put "Peasant Shack". I suppose my old age continues to haunt me. Enjoy... Read more →

God and Country: Are Patriotic Services Pleasing to God?

One may note a few posts scattered about this week pertaining to patriotism, God and country, bearing American flags in Church buildings, and observing themes in Sunday services expressing patriotic allegiance. Some suggest patriotic services are unwise at best and idolatry at worst. While one cringes at the notion of patriotic hymns, another apparently becomes increasingly uncomfortable in worship with allusion to any thanksgiving for freedom or honor to our servicemen/women. A staffer at a Church where I served as Interim walked out during a worship hour themed toward patriotism.... Read more →

Down in the River to Pray

There was a time in recent memory when both the Ordinance of Baptism and Ordinance of the Lord's Supper were considered sacred moments in the life of the Church. Sadly, too much I sense both have been reduced to showtime. Stage lights for the Supper and dramatic video for the symbolic burial and resurrection replace the reverence of obeying our Lord's command, memorializing our gracious redemption... With that, I am... Peter Read more →

A Much Needed Explanation about My Hair: Especially for Steve Grosey

The following video, I confess, bears the inspiration for my hair do that our Australian Brother and Pastor, Steve Grosey ever likes to comment about. Ricky is my hair-do hero. This song is not half bad either for stating a leadership principle: you cannot please everyone. So get over it. With that, I am... Peter Read more →

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all... Read more →

A Five Point Calvinist in a One Point Church

My hope for the following song is for Country music legend, Alan Jackson, who grew up only a few miles from where I now live, to pick it up and record it. Though it possesses religious overtones to be sure, it cannot be sung in any other genre than pure, lively Country. I've entitled it "A Five Point Calvinist in a One Point Church" >>> The big explosion happened at last for miles the town could hear the blast when First Baptist folk began their rebel yell Seems the Pastor... Read more →