Reading from Andrew Murray's book, Humility...
The creature's... chief care, its highest virtue, its only happiness... is to present itself an empty vessel, in which God can dwell and manifest His power and goodness.
In heaven He (Jesus) humbled Himself to become a man. The humility we see in Him possessed Him in heaven; it brought Him, He brought it, from there. Here on earth "He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death;" His humility gave His death its value and so became our redemption...
When the creature ... consents to be with his will, his mind and his affections, the form, the vessel in which the life and glory of God are to work and manifest themselves, he sees that humility is simply acknowledging the truth of his position as creature and yielding to God His place.
It is appropriate at this Christmas season to reflect upon... this amazing humility demonstrated by Christ in coming to this planet as baby... existing as a man and dying for me.
Asking myself how regularly and consistently I yield and consent to be a vessel for God's goodness and power to shine??
Thank you Father for the gift of Jesus and His humility!!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Snow in Houston!!
Last Friday, December 4, 2009.... Yep, it really happened... the white flakes were falling like crazy.
Untitled from Larry Cotton on Vimeo.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Never Stop the Story
Spoke to StoneBridge last Sunday... Looked at Hebrews 11 and the connection of each person of faith and how they fit into God's grand story. Abraham... Isaac... Jacob... Joseph... Moses' parents... Moses... the nation of Israel... then to Jesus... and ultimately to you and me.
How do you fit into God's story? Your story and my story are not about us... rather about His grand work.
Get in on His plans... His purpose... His story that never ends!!
How do you fit into God's story? Your story and my story are not about us... rather about His grand work.
Get in on His plans... His purpose... His story that never ends!!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
The World's Longest Baskeball Shot
There is a new Dude Perfect video out and there is a story behind this one!
After making this video Cory, Coby and Tyler were invited to speak for FCA at a middle school in Houston. Expecting to talk with 30-60 students they prepared their remarks and took this video to debut to the group. (before it was posted on YouTube)
To their surprise, over 400 students packed out the gym and listened to the guys express how God had given the Dude Perfect team strong faith and strong friendships to keep their relationship with Christ central in all they do. They were able to invite these students to start a relationship with Christ and explain how.
God is so awesome!!
After making this video Cory, Coby and Tyler were invited to speak for FCA at a middle school in Houston. Expecting to talk with 30-60 students they prepared their remarks and took this video to debut to the group. (before it was posted on YouTube)
To their surprise, over 400 students packed out the gym and listened to the guys express how God had given the Dude Perfect team strong faith and strong friendships to keep their relationship with Christ central in all they do. They were able to invite these students to start a relationship with Christ and explain how.
God is so awesome!!
The Weekend Message - Love That Sticks
I am preparing to give the message at Stonebridge this weekend. I am encouraged as I work. Here's why... anytime I pause to read God's Word and reflect on what He has done to establish a relationship with me I can hardly believe it!! But what makes this love that God offers "stick" in our lives?
QUESTION: WITH TEFLON (THE NON-STICK COATING), WHAT MAKES IT STICK TO POTS AND PANS?
Hint: Jesus came into this world and submitted Himself to death on cross in order to make a way for me to know God.
As I prepare, my prayer is that this "sticky" love demonstrated by Christ will communicated clearly as I speak and everyone who hears the message will respond to God by saying "yes" to God's invitation.
QUESTION: WITH TEFLON (THE NON-STICK COATING), WHAT MAKES IT STICK TO POTS AND PANS?
Hint: Jesus came into this world and submitted Himself to death on cross in order to make a way for me to know God.
As I prepare, my prayer is that this "sticky" love demonstrated by Christ will communicated clearly as I speak and everyone who hears the message will respond to God by saying "yes" to God's invitation.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Coby and Cory's Summer Project Report
Thanks to God and to all of our friends who prayed for and supported Coby and Cory this summer. They each experienced God at work in very different and unique ways. Both grew in their leadership and ministry skills. They developed many new friendships and will never forget the summer of '09 in California!
Here's a report directly from them...
Summer Project '09 Newsletter
Here's a report directly from them...
Summer Project '09 Newsletter
Monday, September 7, 2009
Dude Perfect is back at it!!
As you know, Coby and Cory and their A&M roomates did some trick basketball shots last spring and the interest on You Tube really went big... over 600,000 hits on the first video and their own website -- dudeperfect.com. Crazy I know but it's been fun to see and talk to all the people who have watched.
So this summer at various locations they made some more shots and compliled them in the latest edition... enjoy!!
So this summer at various locations they made some more shots and compliled them in the latest edition... enjoy!!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Living in the "information age" where I am exposed to very large amounts of news, updates, reports and discoveries.... I find it hard to process all this stuff. How about you?
I came across this link that helped me understand in a fresh way a portion of the overwhelming data that floods my life. What if the world was a village of 100 people?
Let me know your impressions of this link... from Toby Ng.com.
I came across this link that helped me understand in a fresh way a portion of the overwhelming data that floods my life. What if the world was a village of 100 people?
Let me know your impressions of this link... from Toby Ng.com.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
It's been crazy as the summer wraps up for the Cottons. I have not taken the time to write... although I've done lots of thinking and reading...
I am going to keep a list updated of books that I've read or am reading. Hope this inspires you to join me in reading. Howard Hendricks says, "A reader is a leader." Let's read and lead together!
I am going to keep a list updated of books that I've read or am reading. Hope this inspires you to join me in reading. Howard Hendricks says, "A reader is a leader." Let's read and lead together!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Ok... One of my new best friends... (authors that is) is Timothy Keller.
A pastor in New York, he has two recent books: The Reason for God and The Prodigal God.
I just finished The Prodigal God and loved it. The message here is one I will meditate on and talk about ... maybe for the rest of my life. I have always loved the Jesus' story recorded in Luke 15 and taught it many times. Keller brings it alive with insights that are powerful. I recommend this read in a big way!
I look forward to reading The Reason for God next.
A pastor in New York, he has two recent books: The Reason for God and The Prodigal God.
I just finished The Prodigal God and loved it. The message here is one I will meditate on and talk about ... maybe for the rest of my life. I have always loved the Jesus' story recorded in Luke 15 and taught it many times. Keller brings it alive with insights that are powerful. I recommend this read in a big way!
I look forward to reading The Reason for God next.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Heat and God's Faithfulness
I've struggled to keep posting my thoughts and experiences over the past two months... sorry to the readers who check up and there are no new posts.
The summer weeks in Texas have been unusually hot... most days over 100 degrees! The heat has brought extreme dryness... no rain for weeks. The plants and grass seem to be panting for just a little moisture. Nothing would be green if not for irrigation. Our A/C cannot seem to keep pace with the heat and yet I constantly ask how people could endure this weather before A/C and sprinklers came to be. I am thankful for being able to drive, work and rest in spaces where the temperature and the water are cool.
Then, as God so often proves His faithfulness to me, I woke early this morning to the sound of thunder in the distance. It is raining this morning. You can almost hear the plants and grass sigh with relief.
Thank you Lord for sending the rain... let me rejoice in your enduring faithfulness.
The summer weeks in Texas have been unusually hot... most days over 100 degrees! The heat has brought extreme dryness... no rain for weeks. The plants and grass seem to be panting for just a little moisture. Nothing would be green if not for irrigation. Our A/C cannot seem to keep pace with the heat and yet I constantly ask how people could endure this weather before A/C and sprinklers came to be. I am thankful for being able to drive, work and rest in spaces where the temperature and the water are cool.
Then, as God so often proves His faithfulness to me, I woke early this morning to the sound of thunder in the distance. It is raining this morning. You can almost hear the plants and grass sigh with relief.
Thank you Lord for sending the rain... let me rejoice in your enduring faithfulness.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Readings and Quotes to Ponder - Attributes of God
When life moves and changes, I feel a much needed sense of stability in knowing that God doesn't change. He is, according to Psalm 18, my Rock, my Fortress, my Refuge. One I can rely on and retreat to for safety and perspective.
During our move I found and began reading again a classic book, The Knowledge of the Holy by A. W. Tozer.
So ponder this with me: "The yearning to know What cannot be known, to comprehend the Incomprehensible, to touch and taste the Unapproachable arises from the image of God in the nature of man. ...
Left to ourselves we tend immediately to reduce God to manageable terms. We want to get Him where we can use Him, or at least know where He is when we need Him. We want a God we can in some measure control. We need the feeling of security that comes from knowing what God is like ...
What is God like? If we mean "What has God disclosed about Himself that the reverent reason can comprehend?" there is, I believe, an answer both full and satisfying ...
The answer of the Bible is simply "through Jesus Christ our Lord." In Christ and by Christ, God effects completed self-disclosure, although He shows Himself not to reason but to faith and love. Faith is an organ of knowledge, and love an organ of experience."
Colossians 1
15 Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation,
...
17 He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.
...
19 For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ,
20 and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.
Growing in my understanding and my knowing of God is a lifelong pursuit. Join me in asking God to water and grow these ideas and truth in our lives over time.
During our move I found and began reading again a classic book, The Knowledge of the Holy by A. W. Tozer.
So ponder this with me: "The yearning to know What cannot be known, to comprehend the Incomprehensible, to touch and taste the Unapproachable arises from the image of God in the nature of man. ...
Left to ourselves we tend immediately to reduce God to manageable terms. We want to get Him where we can use Him, or at least know where He is when we need Him. We want a God we can in some measure control. We need the feeling of security that comes from knowing what God is like ...
What is God like? If we mean "What has God disclosed about Himself that the reverent reason can comprehend?" there is, I believe, an answer both full and satisfying ...
The answer of the Bible is simply "through Jesus Christ our Lord." In Christ and by Christ, God effects completed self-disclosure, although He shows Himself not to reason but to faith and love. Faith is an organ of knowledge, and love an organ of experience."
Colossians 1
15 Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation,
...
17 He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.
...
19 For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ,
20 and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.
Growing in my understanding and my knowing of God is a lifelong pursuit. Join me in asking God to water and grow these ideas and truth in our lives over time.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Four Days of Moving!!
I finally surfaced after 4 days of packing, lifting and directing others through our move. We are exhausted. Everything is in our townhouse (new residence) or in storage. Lots of unpacking ahead, but we're in!
God gave us clear weather with low humidity. Pretty miraculous for Houston! Catherine, Coby and Diann worked tirelessly and the movers worked from 8 am til 2 am the next morning getting the big stuff moved.
I am amazed and troubled by the amount of "stuff" we accumulate over time. This has got change for us. I am seriously praying and working toward "nimble." This move is another good step.
God gave us clear weather with low humidity. Pretty miraculous for Houston! Catherine, Coby and Diann worked tirelessly and the movers worked from 8 am til 2 am the next morning getting the big stuff moved.
I am amazed and troubled by the amount of "stuff" we accumulate over time. This has got change for us. I am seriously praying and working toward "nimble." This move is another good step.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Becoming Nimble
nimble –adjective
1. quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid... nimble feet
2. quick to understand, think, devise, etc.: a nimble mind
We have prayed for weeks to be able to sell our house and downsize our budget and living situation. Many people are thinking this way with our economy going through it's current changes.
The timing is unfolding that as Catherine has completed her Junior year in high school this May, we now have a buyer for our house. If all goes as scheduled (and that's not always the case) :), we will sell here in June and move to townhouse for a while.
We a looking forward to just leasing a place and going nimble. Less stuff, less maintenance, more time for relationships... our family and friends. I am glad for a season of simple... a season of nimble. It's not easy or simple to get there. Lot's of work is ahead... moving, giving away, purging things we no longer need.
I have to admit I am really looking forward to this season. God's timing and his place for us is the best... I am loving becoming nimble.
So be on the lookout for something quick, agile and rapid... it's probably ME!!!
1. quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid... nimble feet
2. quick to understand, think, devise, etc.: a nimble mind
We have prayed for weeks to be able to sell our house and downsize our budget and living situation. Many people are thinking this way with our economy going through it's current changes.
The timing is unfolding that as Catherine has completed her Junior year in high school this May, we now have a buyer for our house. If all goes as scheduled (and that's not always the case) :), we will sell here in June and move to townhouse for a while.
We a looking forward to just leasing a place and going nimble. Less stuff, less maintenance, more time for relationships... our family and friends. I am glad for a season of simple... a season of nimble. It's not easy or simple to get there. Lot's of work is ahead... moving, giving away, purging things we no longer need.
I have to admit I am really looking forward to this season. God's timing and his place for us is the best... I am loving becoming nimble.
So be on the lookout for something quick, agile and rapid... it's probably ME!!!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Update on Coby and Cory and Dude Perfect
Over the past few weeks Cory and Coby have enjoyed creating more fantastic basketball shots with the "Dude Perfect Team".
Dude Perfect 2 - Ranch Edition
As a result of the second video other websites, news services and radio shows have shown interest in their story.
To take a look or listen to some of these go to DudePerfect.com or to their You Tube channel.
Dude Perfect 2 - Ranch Edition
As a result of the second video other websites, news services and radio shows have shown interest in their story.
To take a look or listen to some of these go to DudePerfect.com or to their You Tube channel.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Steady Morning Routines
I am in a routine of getting up early... before the rest of the family. Rising early was part of my childhood on the farm, but I do so now because I really like it. It's quiet and I can read and think and pray unhurried and undisturbed.
Here's the drill... I get up... get a pot of coffee going... grab my Bible and journal and sit in one of my favorite spots. It is usually still dark and during my reading the morning grows brighter. Sometimes I move out on the porch to feel the cool morning air and listen to the birds.
I hear from the Lord as I read his word. It's like sitting with a close friend... sometimes talking... sometimes sitting without a word. The Lord draws closer and my awareness and understanding grow stronger.
Although many cool things happen throughout the day, this morning routine is my favorite part.
Here's the drill... I get up... get a pot of coffee going... grab my Bible and journal and sit in one of my favorite spots. It is usually still dark and during my reading the morning grows brighter. Sometimes I move out on the porch to feel the cool morning air and listen to the birds.
I hear from the Lord as I read his word. It's like sitting with a close friend... sometimes talking... sometimes sitting without a word. The Lord draws closer and my awareness and understanding grow stronger.
Although many cool things happen throughout the day, this morning routine is my favorite part.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Momentum
mo·men·tum (mō-měn'təm) n.
Symbol - physics: A measure of the motion of a body...
Impetus of a physical object in motion.
Impetus of a nonphysical process, such as an idea or a course of events.
Today we are going to Cataylst One Day in Dallas. The topic is Momentum. We will hear from Craig Groeschel and Andy Stanley.
...How to create and sustain momentum in your organization
...Identify and break through the barriers to momentum
...Overcome personal leadership lids
...Create a culture of continual improvement
I am so happy that Coby and Cory are with me... they finished their exams and completed their Junior year at TAMU. It's hard to believe they started college three years ago.
Symbol - physics: A measure of the motion of a body...
Impetus of a physical object in motion.
Impetus of a nonphysical process, such as an idea or a course of events.
Today we are going to Cataylst One Day in Dallas. The topic is Momentum. We will hear from Craig Groeschel and Andy Stanley.
...How to create and sustain momentum in your organization
...Identify and break through the barriers to momentum
...Overcome personal leadership lids
...Create a culture of continual improvement
I am so happy that Coby and Cory are with me... they finished their exams and completed their Junior year at TAMU. It's hard to believe they started college three years ago.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day and Providential Relationships
God uses human relationships to shape and influence and grow our faith.
Not much to argue with on this point.
Mothers are an especially strong example of life shaping, faith growing relationships. Happy Mothers Day to all those reading this!!
I spoke today at Stonebridge and unpacked this truth. All of us have know people with BIG faith... they seemed unshakable not matter what circumstances came their way. That strong trust and faith in God results in closeness and intimacy with Him.
I can name dozen's of people God has used to shape and grow my faith.
Diann my wife, my mom and dad, Helen Senter, Berry Barbor, Ben Plesant, David Highsmigth, Lem Howard, Tommy Bridges, Mike Fields, Chuck Klein, Skid Logan, Charlotte Patrick, Nancy Mills, Steve Bradley, Joe McKinney, David Windley, Steve Dupree, Steve Cotton, my children Coby, Cory and Catherine and many more...
I thank God for these people who have allowed their faith and love for the Lord overflow into my life.
My application...
Be intentional to get into structured environments... designed to foster and set up meaningful relationships. Put yourself in environments where God can connect you with others that will influence your faith in positive way.
Also be willing and available to let God intersect you and use you in someone else's life. The things you have heard and learned and experienced can impact someone else.
Not much to argue with on this point.
Mothers are an especially strong example of life shaping, faith growing relationships. Happy Mothers Day to all those reading this!!
I spoke today at Stonebridge and unpacked this truth. All of us have know people with BIG faith... they seemed unshakable not matter what circumstances came their way. That strong trust and faith in God results in closeness and intimacy with Him.
I can name dozen's of people God has used to shape and grow my faith.
Diann my wife, my mom and dad, Helen Senter, Berry Barbor, Ben Plesant, David Highsmigth, Lem Howard, Tommy Bridges, Mike Fields, Chuck Klein, Skid Logan, Charlotte Patrick, Nancy Mills, Steve Bradley, Joe McKinney, David Windley, Steve Dupree, Steve Cotton, my children Coby, Cory and Catherine and many more...
I thank God for these people who have allowed their faith and love for the Lord overflow into my life.
My application...
Be intentional to get into structured environments... designed to foster and set up meaningful relationships. Put yourself in environments where God can connect you with others that will influence your faith in positive way.
Also be willing and available to let God intersect you and use you in someone else's life. The things you have heard and learned and experienced can impact someone else.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
In Atlanta at Drive 09
Diann and I came to Atlanta on Saturday to visit North Point churches in the area and then attend the leadership conference -Drive '09.
We have observed and asked questions and sought to learn all we can from others who are successful in reaching those outside and away from church and God. So many have given up on God and church because of a bad experience or no experience at all. Story after story of individuals are told... they wandered from what they knew of God growing up and someone invited them to a relevant environment... a service project, a party, a church service and they were touched and changed by what they heard and saw.
Diann and I are inspired and challenged to focus even more on reaching back to the generation behind us, raising up leaders and creating environments that connect people with the life changing message of Jesus Christ. Nothing could be more fulfilling for us. It is what we started doing out of college and hope to do for the rest of our lives.
We have observed and asked questions and sought to learn all we can from others who are successful in reaching those outside and away from church and God. So many have given up on God and church because of a bad experience or no experience at all. Story after story of individuals are told... they wandered from what they knew of God growing up and someone invited them to a relevant environment... a service project, a party, a church service and they were touched and changed by what they heard and saw.
Diann and I are inspired and challenged to focus even more on reaching back to the generation behind us, raising up leaders and creating environments that connect people with the life changing message of Jesus Christ. Nothing could be more fulfilling for us. It is what we started doing out of college and hope to do for the rest of our lives.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Prayers of Blessing - Part 1
Hebrews 13
20May the God of peace ... 21equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
I enjoy reading the prayers from the New Testament letters. The writers of these letters give instruction, but in addition they pray for their readers. I am so glad they wrote out and included their prayers in the letters.
These prayers give me comfort as well as instruction.
God has and will equip me with EVERYTHING - not just some - but every single thing needed to do his will. PLUS it's him at work in me to make me and all I do pleasing to him.
"Heavenly Father, thank you for this far reaching promise. Help me understand more each day that you have provided and will provide all that is needed for me to live as you want me to live."
20May the God of peace ... 21equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
I enjoy reading the prayers from the New Testament letters. The writers of these letters give instruction, but in addition they pray for their readers. I am so glad they wrote out and included their prayers in the letters.
These prayers give me comfort as well as instruction.
God has and will equip me with EVERYTHING - not just some - but every single thing needed to do his will. PLUS it's him at work in me to make me and all I do pleasing to him.
"Heavenly Father, thank you for this far reaching promise. Help me understand more each day that you have provided and will provide all that is needed for me to live as you want me to live."
Monday, April 20, 2009
Some Random Thoughts
Didn't seem to get much done today! It felt good to rest.
I'm so thankful for the people who came to New Connections at Stonebridge on Sunday. Telling the story of how God started SB and how He has worked thru our church is one of my favorite things to do!
One thing I did today was design a logo for a friend's business. It was just what they wanted... I love getting to design and be creative. Let me know if you need such work done-may start a side venture:)
I'm so thankful for the people who came to New Connections at Stonebridge on Sunday. Telling the story of how God started SB and how He has worked thru our church is one of my favorite things to do!
One thing I did today was design a logo for a friend's business. It was just what they wanted... I love getting to design and be creative. Let me know if you need such work done-may start a side venture:)
Friday, April 17, 2009
Basketball Video "Dude Perfect" makes it on Good Morning America
Well, we got a call from Coby and Cory early this morning with the news that they had been contacted by Good Morning America asking to show the basketball trick shot video (scroll down to April 9th to view video) on the GMA show!!! So this morning the show hosts talked all about it. >>GMA video below
Sunday, April 12, 2009
A Happy Easter Indeed
Even with thundershowers tempting people to stay inside, we had a crowded celebration today at Stonebridge. Great music, a great message and lots of people ... I am so thankful for all who served to make the services so great. It takes hundreds of volunteers to park cars, welcome, serve coffee, play music or sing, work the audio and video and take care of children.
We had a great time together with Coby and Cory home from A&M. We went to a movie, worked out at the YMCA and watched lots of the Master's coverage.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
StoneBridge Church - 3 Years on New Campus
It was April 9, 2006 that we marched from The Woodlands High School to our new SB 50 acre campus about 3 miles away. We called it our "Exodus Walk" and hundreds of people participated by walking, biking and running the distance.
Today marks our three year birthday on the campus. If you have not seen our building, here are a couple of pics.
I am so grateful to God and to the many people who so generously gave to help make this place of ministry a reality!!
Today marks our three year birthday on the campus. If you have not seen our building, here are a couple of pics.
I am so grateful to God and to the many people who so generously gave to help make this place of ministry a reality!!
This Week Before Easter
I have been thinking about how the close followers of Jesus Christ must have felt when he began to talk about heading back to Jerusalem and dying. They were very confused and discouraged by this type of talk.
Clearly Jesus knew what God had planned and the importance of his death and subsequent resurrection. He would prove himself different than any other teacher and religious leader... to be the only man that conquered death!!
I listened to Andy Stanley's message on the final hours... very powerful. Take about 35 minutes to listen.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN >>
http://feeds2.feedburner.com/WeeklyPodcastNorthPoint?format=xml
Clearly Jesus knew what God had planned and the importance of his death and subsequent resurrection. He would prove himself different than any other teacher and religious leader... to be the only man that conquered death!!
I listened to Andy Stanley's message on the final hours... very powerful. Take about 35 minutes to listen.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN >>
http://feeds2.feedburner.com/WeeklyPodcastNorthPoint?format=xml
Thursday, April 2, 2009
A Memorable Visit in March - Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church
While we were on the road at spring break, we made a very memorable stop. Over our 25 years of marriage, coming up this May 19th, Diann and I had never returned to the church in Birmingham where we were married. As a surprise, I drove our family over to the little church.
After the tears and initial surprise from Diann, we all walked around and took pictures. This beautiful, little white church was such a perfect place for our wedding. About half-way between Diann's home of Odessa, Texas and my home of Angier, NC, our family and friends met in Birmingham on May 19, 1984.
We told our kids some of our memories about our wedding and together stood at that church and prayed with our three children. What an amazing moment. Never in a million years could I have dreamed of such blessings as God has given me in my precious wife and three awesome kids. I pray for Coby, Cory and Catherine to experience the same joy some day.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
A Good Kind of Tired
Really tired tonight... We sold stuff in The Woodlands garage sale this morning. Got up and drove to the mall area to line up with our van, trailer and SUV at 4:30 am!!! The sale started before 7:00 and was over by 10:00. What we didn't sell we donated to salvation army... Nothing came back home - we made some money AND removed lots of clutter. This kind of tired is a good tired!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
My Birthday Wish / Prayer
51 years ago today I was born in Raleigh, NC.
Today I want to skip the candles... way too many to blow out... and go straight to the birthday wish / prayer.
I wish and pray for a spirit like Caleb's... to take the high ground... the hill country... the best land that will bear the most fruit for God's purposes. Caleb inspires my soul.
Joshua 14
10 "Now then, just as the LORD promised, he has kept me alive for forty-five years since the time he said this to Moses, while Israel moved about in the desert. So here I am today, eighty-five years old! 11 I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out; I'm just as vigorous to go out to battle now as I was then. 12 Now give me this hill country that the LORD promised me that day. You yourself heard then that the Anakites were there and their cities were large and fortified, but, the LORD helping me, I will drive them out just as he said."
I wish and pray for God's favor and love to be poured out on my children and their children up to ten generations. That they will follow Christ closely and serve Him!
Psalm 103
17But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children's children,
18To those who keep His covenant and remember His precepts to do them.
I wish and pray that my life... the next season... will be a season of "much fruit!!"
John 15
7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. 9As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Road Trip Wrap Up
Today we are leaving Birmingham Alabama to get back home... about an eleven hour trip.
We have filled our days with great family times. Mom is always so excited to see us and her anticipation reminds me of how much God loves me and awaits time together.
As I read Romans 8, I see that nothing can separate me from His love and that the extent of His love is demonstrated in giving His own Son... "how will He not also with him graciously give us all things?"
It feels really good to be loved... "I am loved by the King and it makes my heart want to sing!"
This weekend Mom is packing up her stuff to move to an apartment... away from the farm where she has lived for 49 years! This will be a tearful transition. Our whole family will pack up and carry memories with us... both joyful and painful memories of life on North Harnett Road. I cannot write about it yet... but I pray for the wisdom and strength to capture many of those experiences in writing... life lessons that will bear fruit when read by others.
Got to get on the road...
We have filled our days with great family times. Mom is always so excited to see us and her anticipation reminds me of how much God loves me and awaits time together.
As I read Romans 8, I see that nothing can separate me from His love and that the extent of His love is demonstrated in giving His own Son... "how will He not also with him graciously give us all things?"
It feels really good to be loved... "I am loved by the King and it makes my heart want to sing!"
This weekend Mom is packing up her stuff to move to an apartment... away from the farm where she has lived for 49 years! This will be a tearful transition. Our whole family will pack up and carry memories with us... both joyful and painful memories of life on North Harnett Road. I cannot write about it yet... but I pray for the wisdom and strength to capture many of those experiences in writing... life lessons that will bear fruit when read by others.
Got to get on the road...
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Further Road Trip Adventures
Monday we visited SCAD... Savanah College of Arts and Design, the Atlanta campus. Catherine is beginning to look at schools that would allow her to develop her art and design interests and skills.
This school was very impressive and has lots of resources that even appealed to my art side. I wish I had studied and develop my painting and drawing further.
Today we head to Angier to visit with Mom and other family. My mom is moving to an apartment in the next few weeks after living on the farm where I grew up for over 48 years! This will be a big transition for her. We want to encourage and cheer her on in this move.
This school was very impressive and has lots of resources that even appealed to my art side. I wish I had studied and develop my painting and drawing further.
Today we head to Angier to visit with Mom and other family. My mom is moving to an apartment in the next few weeks after living on the farm where I grew up for over 48 years! This will be a big transition for her. We want to encourage and cheer her on in this move.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Family Road Trip on Spring Break
On spring with our family we hit the road from The Woodlands. We have a tradition of listening to books and stories on CD as we travel. Ever since the kids were little we would listen to Adventures in Odyssey from Focus on the Family... Chronicles of Narnia... and the like.
What we liked was that as we listened we had to imagine the characters and the scenes. We talked together about the stories and what we liked the most. These are great memories and we all still look forward to road trips.
We stopped in Atlanta to visit North Point Community Church. This church has been a great resource for inspiration, training and leadership content as we lead StoneBridge. God has truly gifted the team at North Point and the communication / leadership of Andy Stanley.
Check out Andy's messages on iTunes.
What we liked was that as we listened we had to imagine the characters and the scenes. We talked together about the stories and what we liked the most. These are great memories and we all still look forward to road trips.
We stopped in Atlanta to visit North Point Community Church. This church has been a great resource for inspiration, training and leadership content as we lead StoneBridge. God has truly gifted the team at North Point and the communication / leadership of Andy Stanley.
Check out Andy's messages on iTunes.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Message on Expectations in Marriage
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Preparing to give the message at SB on 3/8/09
I am preparing to give the message at SB this Sunday, March 8 '09. I love getting the chance to teach. Continuing in the series - Unlearn Unlove, I will be talking about how we put unrealistic expectations on our spouse and the difficulty it causes. Hope God uses this to help others as He has helped me in this preparation time.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Power to love
"...because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." - Romans 5:5
Romans, chapter 5 tells us God's love is in our hearts as followers of Christ... and with His love in us, this makes it possible for us to love others, especially our spouse.
How do you summon and tap into that love and power that God has deposited?
How can you be sure you are giving to others the best possible love?
So I was reading and found some very relevant verses about this and wanted to pass them along for you to ponder this week........ in Ephesians 3...
14 When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.
16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.
17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.
18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.
19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
Paul does three things to keep the power and love flowing...
1. He humbly prays... knowing he needs help, he asks God the father in prayer (v14,15)
2. He admits the power to love comes not from his own strength, but the Spirit... shows dependence on and need for the Spirit's power (v16)
3. Then enjoys fellowship (hanging out with Christ daily) because Christ is "at home" in his heart (v17)
So let the love flow this week baby!!!!
Romans, chapter 5 tells us God's love is in our hearts as followers of Christ... and with His love in us, this makes it possible for us to love others, especially our spouse.
How do you summon and tap into that love and power that God has deposited?
How can you be sure you are giving to others the best possible love?
So I was reading and found some very relevant verses about this and wanted to pass them along for you to ponder this week........ in Ephesians 3...
14 When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.
16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.
17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.
18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.
19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
Paul does three things to keep the power and love flowing...
1. He humbly prays... knowing he needs help, he asks God the father in prayer (v14,15)
2. He admits the power to love comes not from his own strength, but the Spirit... shows dependence on and need for the Spirit's power (v16)
3. Then enjoys fellowship (hanging out with Christ daily) because Christ is "at home" in his heart (v17)
So let the love flow this week baby!!!!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Building Marriage
I mentioned on Feb. 13th the movie, Fireproof. We are doing a series at church now about relationships... Unlearn Unlove... how we need to take an honest look at what we do in relationships and consider "unlearning" the "unloving" things we do by default, replacing those thoughts and actions with truly loving ways.
I would recommend not only watching the movie Fireproof, but taking the "Love Dare" which is a book that gives practical suggestions and ideas for bringing love back into your marriage.
Check out these resources.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
David's Prayer and Perspective
So when have you prayed like this lately?
I came across these verses in a message I was listening to. David, the King of Israel, prayed this before a large crowd of people when he and the people had given literally billions of dollars to a fund to build a temple for God... a temple that would not be constructed for years to come... by David's son, Solomon. Most of the people, including David, would not live to see the construction even start, forget seeing the structure complete.
The part I like best is the perspective that David has and summarizes at the end.
"Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand."
Take some time to read and think... have you ever stopped and told God that all you have, not a portion or a percentage, but all belongs to Him.
Everything belongs to Him and my responsibility is to HONOR God will all that I have.
"Praise be to you, O LORD,
God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
14 "But who am I, and who are my people,
that we should be able to give as generously as this?
Everything comes from you,
and we have given you only what comes from your hand.
This is a good step and a source of peace as financial things unfold in our country.
I came across these verses in a message I was listening to. David, the King of Israel, prayed this before a large crowd of people when he and the people had given literally billions of dollars to a fund to build a temple for God... a temple that would not be constructed for years to come... by David's son, Solomon. Most of the people, including David, would not live to see the construction even start, forget seeing the structure complete.
The part I like best is the perspective that David has and summarizes at the end.
"Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand."
Take some time to read and think... have you ever stopped and told God that all you have, not a portion or a percentage, but all belongs to Him.
Everything belongs to Him and my responsibility is to HONOR God will all that I have.
"Praise be to you, O LORD,
God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
14 "But who am I, and who are my people,
that we should be able to give as generously as this?
Everything comes from you,
and we have given you only what comes from your hand.
This is a good step and a source of peace as financial things unfold in our country.
Friday, February 13, 2009
A Big Help for Marriage
Diann and I rented the movie Fireproof last night and watched it together with our teenage daughter. Great movie!
Movies are so subjective and hard to recommend... different tastes, different expectations about entertainment. But with all that aside... no matter if this film will win any academy awards... the story and the message are powerful.
We are going to use this to help other couples in small groups take steps to improve and strengthen marriages.
Movies are so subjective and hard to recommend... different tastes, different expectations about entertainment. But with all that aside... no matter if this film will win any academy awards... the story and the message are powerful.
We are going to use this to help other couples in small groups take steps to improve and strengthen marriages.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Starting Point at StoneBridge
Leading Starting Point is one of my new favorite things.
This is a group... very conversational in design where folks can come and listen and discuss. It is perfect for people just starting out in a relationship with God... people starting back after some time away from church and God... people wondering if it's time to start a relationship with God and have real questions.
We have folks with little or no Bible knowledge and those with more background in the Bible.
We have couples and singles.
We have both young and old.
I love getting time with people who want to know more and want to experience God in real life.
For the next 7 weeks we will meet on Sunday's at 11:05. Should be a great time!
This is a group... very conversational in design where folks can come and listen and discuss. It is perfect for people just starting out in a relationship with God... people starting back after some time away from church and God... people wondering if it's time to start a relationship with God and have real questions.
We have folks with little or no Bible knowledge and those with more background in the Bible.
We have couples and singles.
We have both young and old.
I love getting time with people who want to know more and want to experience God in real life.
For the next 7 weeks we will meet on Sunday's at 11:05. Should be a great time!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Diann's first book -NOW ... what do I do?
I am celebrating with my wife Diann. She just completed her first book! After many hours of writing to capture her thoughts and ideas on the page, she has completed NOW... what do I do?
This personal workbook and journal is designed to address the growing number of women in transition... from single life to marriage... from career with no kids to motherhood... from teenagers to empty nest. These are challenging and often discouraging seasons when women question "what is next for me?", "what is my role?", "what am I really good at?", "what is my real purpose?" Her book will help women pause to assess and determine their next step at each crossroad.
She is setting up a website to make this book available. Until then Diann's email is dhcotton@gmail.com.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
What if you could meet Billy Graham in person?
This is a cool story from one of the staff at Buckhead Church in Atlanta.
I can so relate to how he felt and what he thought in the moment of getting to meet a man like Dr. Graham. http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2009/01/30/billy-graham/
Back when I worked with Student Venture in Chattanooga TN, I met Dr. Graham when he spoke at the dedication of a chapel on the campus of Baylor School. His ministry is one of true inspiration and proof that as we follow Christ closely, in prayer and time reading God's Word, He will use us to spread His love to others. I cannot imagine a more valuable way to spend my life.
I can so relate to how he felt and what he thought in the moment of getting to meet a man like Dr. Graham. http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2009/01/30/billy-graham/
Back when I worked with Student Venture in Chattanooga TN, I met Dr. Graham when he spoke at the dedication of a chapel on the campus of Baylor School. His ministry is one of true inspiration and proof that as we follow Christ closely, in prayer and time reading God's Word, He will use us to spread His love to others. I cannot imagine a more valuable way to spend my life.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Rick Warren's Inauguration Prayer
I appreciate and agree with Mark Driscoll in his blog about Pastor Rick Warren's work in California. I have alot of respect and admiration for Rick. Read Mark's blog...http://www.theresurgence.com/rick_warrens_prayer
Rick's Prayer is below.
Rick Warren's Prayer
Almighty God, our Father:
Everything we see, and everything we can’t see, exists because of you alone.
It all comes from you, it all belongs to you, it all exists for your glory.
History is your story.
The Scripture tells us, “Hear, O Israel, the LORD is our God, the LORD is one.” And you are the compassionate and merciful one. And you are loving to everyone you have made.
Now today, we rejoice not only in America’s peaceful transfer of power for the 44th time, we celebrate a hinge point of history with the inauguration of our first African-American president of the United States.
We are so grateful to live in this land, a land of unequaled possibility, where a son of an African immigrant can rise to the highest level of our leadership. And we know today that Dr. King and a great cloud of witnesses are shouting in heaven.
Give to our new president, Barack Obama, the wisdom to lead us with humility, the courage to lead us with integrity, the compassion to lead us with generosity.
Bless and protect him, his family, Vice President Biden, the Cabinet, and every one of our freely elected leaders.
Help us, O God, to remember that we are Americans—united not by race or religion or blood, but to our commitment to freedom and justice for all.
When we focus on ourselves, when we fight each other, when we forget you—forgive us.
When we presume that our greatness and our prosperity is ours alone—forgive us.
When we fail to treat our fellow human beings and all the earth with the respect that they deserve—forgive us.
And as we face these difficult days ahead, may we have a new birth of clarity in our aims, responsibility in our actions, humility in our approaches, and civility in our attitudes—even when we differ.
Help us to share, to serve, and to seek the common good of all.
May all people of good will today join together to work for a more just, a more healthy, and a more prosperous nation and a peaceful planet.
And may we never forget that one day, all nations--and all people--will stand accountable before you.
We now commit our new president and his wife, Michelle, and his daughters, Malia and Sasha, into your loving care.
I humbly ask this in the name of the one who changed my life—Yeshua, 'Isa, Jesus [Spanish pronunciation], Jesus—who taught us to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Amen.
Rick's Prayer is below.
Rick Warren's Prayer
Almighty God, our Father:
Everything we see, and everything we can’t see, exists because of you alone.
It all comes from you, it all belongs to you, it all exists for your glory.
History is your story.
The Scripture tells us, “Hear, O Israel, the LORD is our God, the LORD is one.” And you are the compassionate and merciful one. And you are loving to everyone you have made.
Now today, we rejoice not only in America’s peaceful transfer of power for the 44th time, we celebrate a hinge point of history with the inauguration of our first African-American president of the United States.
We are so grateful to live in this land, a land of unequaled possibility, where a son of an African immigrant can rise to the highest level of our leadership. And we know today that Dr. King and a great cloud of witnesses are shouting in heaven.
Give to our new president, Barack Obama, the wisdom to lead us with humility, the courage to lead us with integrity, the compassion to lead us with generosity.
Bless and protect him, his family, Vice President Biden, the Cabinet, and every one of our freely elected leaders.
Help us, O God, to remember that we are Americans—united not by race or religion or blood, but to our commitment to freedom and justice for all.
When we focus on ourselves, when we fight each other, when we forget you—forgive us.
When we presume that our greatness and our prosperity is ours alone—forgive us.
When we fail to treat our fellow human beings and all the earth with the respect that they deserve—forgive us.
And as we face these difficult days ahead, may we have a new birth of clarity in our aims, responsibility in our actions, humility in our approaches, and civility in our attitudes—even when we differ.
Help us to share, to serve, and to seek the common good of all.
May all people of good will today join together to work for a more just, a more healthy, and a more prosperous nation and a peaceful planet.
And may we never forget that one day, all nations--and all people--will stand accountable before you.
We now commit our new president and his wife, Michelle, and his daughters, Malia and Sasha, into your loving care.
I humbly ask this in the name of the one who changed my life—Yeshua, 'Isa, Jesus [Spanish pronunciation], Jesus—who taught us to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Amen.
Monday, February 2, 2009
My New Most Favorite Book
I have loved reading "In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day" by Mark Batterson. His challenge to be a lion chaser is inspiring and emboldens me to pursue God and His dreams for me.
A great read... well worth your time.
Mark Batterson's blog is good too! >> http://evotional.com/
A great read... well worth your time.
Mark Batterson's blog is good too! >> http://evotional.com/
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Shopping right now down in Houston with my wife and daughter. I am taking a coffe break at starbucks. I love getting time away to think and read - this type of time recharges me and gives me energy.
Tomorrow we begin a new Starting Point group at 11 am -looking forward to building connection with some new friends.
Tomorrow we begin a new Starting Point group at 11 am -looking forward to building connection with some new friends.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Before the Super Bowl -an inspiring dad story
With the Superbowl coming up an old email story has been circulating widely.
Snopes (a great webiste resource for truth in the email world) has the full and complete story... very inspiring... even if you are a Pittsburg fan, it's hard not to pull for Kurt Warner.
Take a moment and read this.
http://www.snopes.com/glurge/warner.asp
Snopes (a great webiste resource for truth in the email world) has the full and complete story... very inspiring... even if you are a Pittsburg fan, it's hard not to pull for Kurt Warner.
Take a moment and read this.
http://www.snopes.com/glurge/warner.asp
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
After Lisa Carlson's Memorial
The service for Lisa was amazing. I wish I had known her better. Lisa touched so many lives. Family and co-workers spoke of the stories they remember and influence she had wherever she was. I am thankful for her demonstration of living life to the full.
Moses writes in Psalm 90
10 Seventy years are given to us! Some even live to eighty. But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble; soon they disappear, and we fly away.
... 12 Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. ...
14 Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives. 15 Give us gladness in proportion to our former misery! Replace the evil years with good. 16 Let us, your servants, see you work again; let our children see your glory. 17 And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful!
Life is short and my prayer is that I will live everyday to the full... following Christ closely and obedient to all he wants me to do.
Moses writes in Psalm 90
10 Seventy years are given to us! Some even live to eighty. But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble; soon they disappear, and we fly away.
... 12 Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. ...
14 Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives. 15 Give us gladness in proportion to our former misery! Replace the evil years with good. 16 Let us, your servants, see you work again; let our children see your glory. 17 And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful!
Life is short and my prayer is that I will live everyday to the full... following Christ closely and obedient to all he wants me to do.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Speaking at a Memorial for Lisa Carlson
Today I am preparing for and helping lead a memorial service for Lisa Carlson. We have become friends with this family through mutual friends and Lisa's daugther Caitlin graduated with Cory and Coby from John Cooper.
Lisa had brain surgery in June '08 and battled complications until January '09 before she passed from this life on Jan. 17, 2009. > more on Lisa
The experience of letting go of a loved one is all too familiar for Diann and I, since her father died in November of 2007 and my dad died in October 2008.
My remarks today will focus on the challenge life brings in "seeing to believe" or "believing in order to see."
Paul wrote in his letter to the Corinthians from the New Testament, "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. ...We live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, ...So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it." -2 Cor. 4:18, 5:7, 9
What a privilege to speak to all the people who loved and respected Lisa. Lord may all who attend today hear and understand Your message today through her life.
Check back in for more on this story...
Lisa had brain surgery in June '08 and battled complications until January '09 before she passed from this life on Jan. 17, 2009. > more on Lisa
The experience of letting go of a loved one is all too familiar for Diann and I, since her father died in November of 2007 and my dad died in October 2008.
My remarks today will focus on the challenge life brings in "seeing to believe" or "believing in order to see."
Paul wrote in his letter to the Corinthians from the New Testament, "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. ...We live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, ...So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it." -2 Cor. 4:18, 5:7, 9
What a privilege to speak to all the people who loved and respected Lisa. Lord may all who attend today hear and understand Your message today through her life.
Check back in for more on this story...
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Feelin' good and losing a few pounds
The new year brings some exciting days... even with economy questions and a new presidents and all the changes... I am hopeful. God rules and does not slumber or sleep.
I started a new focus on exercise and watching what I eat... I would love to lose about 10 pounds... that would be a really good weight for me. So for the first three days ... I have gone to the YMCA... and with Diann's help really tracked by food.
I am down a couple of pounds and feeling really encouraged.
Hope you are having a good start to 2009.
I started a new focus on exercise and watching what I eat... I would love to lose about 10 pounds... that would be a really good weight for me. So for the first three days ... I have gone to the YMCA... and with Diann's help really tracked by food.
I am down a couple of pounds and feeling really encouraged.
Hope you are having a good start to 2009.
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