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Commended in every way...

"We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors; known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything." 2 Cor 6:3-10

After reading the above passage reagrding the hardships of Paul it became a clear goal for me.  This is what it looks like to follow Christ.  Lord, help me to be a servant unto you.

Real Change

 

It comes down to change.  An unchanging God is changing us so that through Jesus, we can change the world. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" 2 Cor 5:17
 

Go Big Blue.

UK Freshman Earn Respect

Always tough to travel to Florida to play the Gators - The floor and environment is so tight.  They relentlessly get hype for Kentucky...it's the only home game that sells out annually.  Our freshmen really showed great courage & a continuing will to win - It's amazing to watch these 18-19 year kids step up to make big play after big play.  Of course, Patrick Patterson is a huge help too, but look at the numbers from last night's game...John Wall - 19pts, 6 assists - Eric Bledsoe 25, 7 rebs - Daniel Orton - 4 Blocks - DeMarcus Cousins 13 pts - 5 rebs.

17-0...Can they go undefeated?  Can they hang another banner?  These freshman have made it their goal, & don't seem to be threatened or the less bit intimidated.  Go Big Blue.

Meet Smiley

Been hanging out lots with my new friend Curt Vernon - He's helping lead worship for our launch team during this season of praying and getting ready for next steps.  Nicknamed "Smiley", Curt is about the most joyful & happy person I know.  He loves people and most importantly, Jesus.  It's always good to have a friend who's 6'9", we'll be adding him to the roster of our bball team no dobut - Thought you'd enjoy the below video showcasing a song he wrote & sings often.  I'm thankful that Curt has been spending lots of time with our team.  He is exteremly authentic & loves the Scriptures.  Who doesn't need a friend like that?  Rachel, Walker, and me love ya brotha!

Where is Value?

 

 

 

Alton Webb & Associates Commercial Real Estate - Monthly Update - January 2010

Where is value?  This is an essential question for real estate and the economy in 2010.  If we know where true value is and can assign a numerical figure therein, we will have the foundation for starting over again.

Once the market floor is established, confidence will be revived & folks will start buying again.  As long as value floats aimlessly, so will the market.  Unfortunately, we still have uncertainty and a moving target for deal-making in the commercial arena.  Yet, good news awaits as we've seen the beginnings of positive movement in residential property sales - home credits seem to have assisted kicking off this process.  We believe commercial real estate trends will follow residential trends, which could mean a better commercial market by 3rd to 4th quarter 2010.

Cost for new construction, renovation, and finish work remains steady while ccomparable sales lag.  Currently, a large gap resides between the two.  As an example, I may pay $750,000 to build an office building today, but the comparable sales of existing property in the last 12-15 months show a value of $625,000.  This will work itself out in due time. 

Investors and small businesses are furthered & created during times of struggle.  Don't be like Mark Twain, who said, "I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it had ceased to be one."  For example, we have an investor who knows how to own & operate multi-family property.  He is buying 8-12 unit buildings for $100,000 less then this time last year, yet still collects the same amount of rental income as he did then.  This requires him to spend or borrow less money & actually make more.  

Like our investor, we must take it upon ourselves to re-establish the market.  Encourage others!  Values will begin to settle and solid footing will be created for 2010 and beyond.

The above is merely opinion, subject to change or error, & not warranted by Alton Webb & Associates.

Walker's Dunk Breaks the Rim!

In Honor of the Kentucky Wildcats and doing his best John Wall impression, Walker Webb dunks on Louisville & breaks the rim!  Go CATS!

Onwards onto 2010

Happy New Year Yall - A Fresh Start in 2010.  "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13b-14

Betta Next Year...

So, this week we're all pondering how to do better next year.  I started my concept yesterday and wonder how long it will take before I fold...

With the understanding that Jesus is more than enough for us and our works are filthy rags, this is a great opportunity and time of year to acknowledge that we are less than perfect and we're sorry for our sin.  Because we are compelled by Jesus and His example, we seek to gain a more God-ward trajection & grow in our relationship with Christ. Hopefully our response can be like that of a tax collecting sinner, Zacchaeus, who after hearing Jesus say, "Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today," said to the Lord, "Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount."  (Read here for the full story.) 

We'll be taking some next steps with the launch team & reaching new mileposts, so we appreciate your prayer.  Also, our real estate company is gearing up for a productive 2010.  We want to be ready to hear from the Lord and I know you do too.