From the Oasis of Love to Your Best Life Now: A Brief History of Lakewood Church By Houston History Magazine on July 12, 2011 in Houstonians, Religion Phillip Luke Sinitiere examines the rise of John Osteen’s Lakewood Church from its humble beginnings in a feed store to its current status as a nationally and internationally known megachurch led John’s son, Joel Osteen, “the smiling preacher.” Follow Continue Reading
That You May Win: Tom Tellez Teaches UH Athletes to Go for the Gold By Houston History Magazine on December 16, 2010 in Houstonians, Sports, University of Houston To read the full text of this article by Ernesto Valdes that appeared in the Summer 2009 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version. Follow Continue Reading