Larry Powell

This book identifies and describes the imbalance experienced in our modern society and provides the solution to return to a life of balance and happiness. The fun, poignant and common sense approach to restoring balance in life comes from the words of "Pappy", who has passed on and who's words bring back the joy of life and common sense. The greatest read for today's dilemmas.

A unique approach to the history of a Negro League team: The first half of this book covers the leagues and the players of the 1920s, the 1930s, and 1940 through 1947 (when Robinson broke the color barrier). The second half is devoted to the Black Barons of subsequent decades, the former Barons invited to tryout camps, others who were signed with minor league clubs, and the fortunate few who got their long-awaited chance in the majors.

This volume examines one of the most controversial stories in the Bible—the akedah, or sacrifice of Isaac recounted in the 22nd chapter of Genesis. Today, more than three thousand years later, the story continues to evoke controversy. It has had an impact on Judaism, Christianity and Islam—each clinging to different interpretations. Even among adherents of a common faith, interpretations of the passage differ to such extremes that it can be used to justify unthinkable behavior ranging from infanticide, mass murder, and suicide bombings. Abraham's actions have generated a sacrificial rhetoric that continues to exert a powerful influence on modern society. The rhetoric of sacrifice was born when the first person used the story of akedah to inspire another to sacrifice willingly on their behalf. Since then, a multitude of religious leaders and religious imposters have used the rhetoric of sacrifice to do their bidding. The akedah has proven itself as a tool that placed in the wrong hands can be used to commit unthinkable acts.

... simply written, easy to read and easy to understand.... Larry D. Powell] writes of faith and love and commitment. He researches the history of the biblical passages, provides illustrations that bring them alive, asks questions that make the reader uneasy and thoughtful. And he adds drama and humor and inspiration. Georgia M. Daily Editor, Arkansas United Methodist This collection of forty meditations for the days during Lent is a treasury of insightful reflections on the state of Christianity -- and challenges to the state of our Christianity. Glimpses Through The Dark Glass is the perfect resource for Lenten study groups, pastoral reflections, or personal Bible study. Larry D. Powell has for several years been a popular contributor to Arkansas United Methodist. He is currently the pastor of First United Methodist Church in Malvern, Arkansas. Larry D. Powell is also the author of the popular CSS title I Hear the Rolling Thunder.