Missional Living » theology http://www.tomcottar.org ...conversation for the Journey... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:01:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2006-2007 tom@fbcpville.org (Missional Living) tom@fbcpville.org (Missional Living) http://www.tomcottar.org/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg Missional Living http://www.tomcottar.org 144 144 ...conversation for the Journey... Missional Living Missional Living tom@fbcpville.org no no Ready or Not… http://www.tomcottar.org/2011/12/30/ready-or-not/ http://www.tomcottar.org/2011/12/30/ready-or-not/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:01:06 +0000 tom cottar http://www.tomcottar.org/?p=1545 20111230-225836.jpg

2012 is just around the corner. What are your plans? Dreams? Goals? Aim at nothing, and you'll hit it every time. I'm reminded that there are only two kinds of pain: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Choose wisely, my friends.

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Click here to view the embedded video.

]]> http://www.tomcottar.org/2011/10/04/never-once/feed/ 5 New Worship Music: Second Mile http://www.tomcottar.org/2011/07/28/new-worship-music-second-mile/ http://www.tomcottar.org/2011/07/28/new-worship-music-second-mile/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:23:08 +0000 tom cottar http://www.tomcottar.org/?p=1487 In case you missed the big news this weekend, we were able to debut our new (original) worship CD at our show with BarlowGirl on Saturday. It's a self-titled worship project, with some great tunes. A huge thanks to all those who helped in this process, especially @jeffinaustin, @rosskingmusic, and @theshaeman.

 


Curious? Listen –>Love Wins

 

You can purchase it via PayPal by clicking the 'Buy Now' link below, or

pick it up in the mall of our worship center each week!

Or you can email me at tom (at) tomcottar (dot) org and I'll snail mail you one!


 

 

booking/contact info: 

tom@tomcottar.org

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It is one thing to study the war.

It's another altogether to live the warrior's life. 

-Telamon of Arcadia, 5th Century mercenary

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According to Steven Pressfield, author of 'The War of Art' and 'The Legend of Bagger Vance', it's the thing that 'keeps us from sitting down'. For we'd all do what we'd love to if only we'd just sit down and do it. Don't think so?

Ever quit a diet? Or quit smoking more than once? Do you own a treadmill that doubles as a clothes rack? Do you have the heart of a writer, but never write? A painter who doesn't paint? An entrepreneur who never starts a venture?

Then you know Resistance. "It's the root of more unhappiness than poverty, disease, and erectile dysfunction." (The War of Art, p.12) It deforms our spirit. Stunts our growth. Dwarfs what we were/are born to be. In all its evil, Resistance prevents us from the life God intended when He endowed us with life itself. Resistance is faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive and harder to kick than heroin.

Look in your heart. Some (many?)of you may have a dream of doing something else. Living a life different than what you've settled for. Unless I'm crazy, there's a voice in your head telling you, like a thousand times before, that you have a calling. No one has to tell you. You know it. But you don't quite believe it. And unless I'm crazy, you're no closer to taking action on it now than you were yesterday…or will be tomorrow. You think Resistance isn't real? Resistance will bury you.

You know, Hitler wanted to be an artist. At 18, he took his inheritance, moved to Vienna, went to the Academy of fine Arts (and to the School of Architecture). Ever seen any of his paintings?

Neither have I. Resistance beat him. My guess is that it was easier for him to start World War II than to face-off with a blank square of canvas.

What do you want to do? What calling has God put in your heart? What dream is so big, you're afraid to even say it aloud?

Talk to me. 

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But this week is our staff planning retreat, so….. let this move you.

I'd love to get your thoughts on it! 


Click here to view the embedded video.

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The Resurrection

MATTHEW 28 ‡‡†Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2†And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3‡His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he [1] lay. 7†Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” 8So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.9†And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 

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If you're late to the party, pull up a chair. 

Click here to view the embedded video.

How fickle my heart and how woozy my eyes
I struggle to find any truth in your lies
And now my heart stumbles on things I don't know
This weakness I feel I must finally show

Lend me your hand and we'll conquer them all
But lend me your heart and I'll just let you fall
Lend me your eyes I can change what you see
But your soul you must keep, totally free

In these bodies we will live, in these bodies we will die
Where you invest your love, you invest your life
In these bodies we will live, in these bodies we will die
Where you invest your love, you invest your life

Awake my soul, awake my soul, Awake my soul
You were made to meet your maker

Awake my soul, awake my soul, Awake my soul
You were made to meet your maker


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Click here to view the embedded video.

 

If you haven't gotten word yet, go ahead and mark your calendar for March 11-12,

at Highland Lakes Conference Center on beautiful Lake Travis.

Special guest speakers will be Chuck and Robin Bryce!

Check it out! 

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