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    Posted by Korey
    on February 21, 2012

    Hello our lovely, amazing fans!

    Life is wonderfully crazy these days!  Trying to juggle kids, husband, friends, shows, demos, new gear, etc. can be quite demanding but as I said it is a wonderfully crazy season.  This year began with one of the best tours I've ever been on: Winterjam.  I mean who can complain about a sold out arena tour?  Certainly not me!!  There is a lot of space backstage so we usually have a dressing room...which means we actually get to take showers...So yeah, I've been smelling good for the last month and haven't had to use my dry shampoo much.  O the small comforts of life:)  

    I have loved getting to know the other acts on this tour...It's funny how "circus folk" can have such a tight bond.  In fact, I just had an awesome conversation about road life, living for the Lord, the uniqueness of our calling and how utterly humbling it is to do this job with Kari Jobe, Dara McClean, and Blanca from Group 1 crew.  Our conclusion was not only is it humbling to do this job, but simply the fact that God would choose us and love us...totally mind-blowing.  Romans 5:8 says, "but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."  While we were still the embodiment of what He hates, He gave himself for us.  That's crazy wonderful and a constant reminder of the strength of His love toward us and the strength of His hand with us.  So perspective, perspective, perspective!!  He is so good to us all the time and we don't deserve a thing...and can't earn a thing.  Even when things are difficult, these truths trump all and we can have joy in the midst of terrible difficulty...so that was my convo today with my "circus folk" friends...and that's reflective of this tour.

    I am currently installing new software so I can get the best of the crazy sounds for our next project.  John and I are daily writing and demoing...lots of work but I really enjoy this creative side of my job.  My kids are getting huge - both almost taller than me now...which I guess isn't that much of a feat but true nonetheless.  I've had some time to visit my friends at the Living Light School of Worship in Kenosha, WI.  I love this group of students and have had the best time getting involved in their lives.  This is how we met Jen for those who don't know that.  Jen is the best - she's even more amazing than you think she is...great talent, great friend, great heart...anyway for those interested check it out.   www.livinglightchurch.com/lsow.htm

    Speaking of the school of worship, my friends in The Spark have released a new ep on itunes called Shine Brightly.  I got to play keys on it and it was so much fun.  If you like worship music you should definitely check it out.  It's up on itunes... http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shine-brightly/id495280835

    Lastly, we have started reading through the Bible in a year for the skilletbookclub this year.  Feel free to join anytime!  Just pick up where we are and read with us.  Once a week you will get a post from one of the Skillet family and you can post your comments underneath.  It's that simple!  Even if you've missed the last few weeks, don't feel like you have to catch up.   Just join in from where we are.  Jen will post tomorrow. Check it out: http://www.skilletbookclub.com/current-book-f9.html

    I guess that's all for now - hope you can follow all my tangents!  Love you all and if you get a chance, you should really come out to Winterjam.  It's $10 at the door, 8 bands, and definitely the best Skillet show we have ever done. Look for a city near you at www.jamtour.com

    Peace,
    Korey

    @KoreyCooper

Korey's picture
on February 21, 2012 - 2:38pm

Hello our lovely, amazing fans!

Life is wonderfully crazy these days!  Trying to juggle kids, husband, friends, shows, demos, new gear, etc. can be quite demanding but as I said it is a wonderfully crazy season.  This year began with one of the best tours I've ever been on: Winterjam.  I mean who can complain about a sold out arena tour?  Certainly not me!!  There is a lot of space backstage so we usually have a dressing room...which means we actually get to take showers...So yeah, I've been smelling good for the last month and haven't had to use my dry shampoo much.  O the small comforts of life:)  

I have loved getting to know the other acts on this tour...It's funny how "circus folk" can have such a tight bond.  In fact, I just had an awesome conversation about road life, living for the Lord, the uniqueness of our calling and how utterly humbling it is to do this job with Kari Jobe, Dara McClean, and Blanca from Group 1 crew.  Our conclusion was not only is it humbling to do this job, but simply the fact that God would choose us and love us...totally mind-blowing.  Romans 5:8 says, "but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."  While we were still the embodiment of what He hates, He gave himself for us.  That's crazy wonderful and a constant reminder of the strength of His love toward us and the strength of His hand with us.  So perspective, perspective, perspective!!  He is so good to us all the time and we don't deserve a thing...and can't earn a thing.  Even when things are difficult, these truths trump all and we can have joy in the midst of terrible difficulty...so that was my convo today with my "circus folk" friends...and that's reflective of this tour.

I am currently installing new software so I can get the best of the crazy sounds for our next project.  John and I are daily writing and demoing...lots of work but I really enjoy this creative side of my job.  My kids are getting huge - both almost taller than me now...which I guess isn't that much of a feat but true nonetheless.  I've had some time to visit my friends at the Living Light School of Worship in Kenosha, WI.  I love this group of students and have had the best time getting involved in their lives.  This is how we met Jen for those who don't know that.  Jen is the best - she's even more amazing than you think she is...great talent, great friend, great heart...anyway for those interested check it out.   www.livinglightchurch.com/lsow.htm

Speaking of the school of worship, my friends in The Spark have released a new ep on itunes called Shine Brightly.  I got to play keys on it and it was so much fun.  If you like worship music you should definitely check it out.  It's up on itunes... http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shine-brightly/id495280835

Lastly, we have started reading through the Bible in a year for the skilletbookclub this year.  Feel free to join anytime!  Just pick up where we are and read with us.  Once a week you will get a post from one of the Skillet family and you can post your comments underneath.  It's that simple!  Even if you've missed the last few weeks, don't feel like you have to catch up.   Just join in from where we are.  Jen will post tomorrow. Check it out: http://www.skilletbookclub.com/current-book-f9.html

I guess that's all for now - hope you can follow all my tangents!  Love you all and if you get a chance, you should really come out to Winterjam.  It's $10 at the door, 8 bands, and definitely the best Skillet show we have ever done. Look for a city near you at www.jamtour.com

Peace,
Korey

@KoreyCooper

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malapowice's picture

Sprawdz opinie i rozwazyc po bazaru akcesoriów w celu graczy. Sterowniki oraz cudzego dodatki moga byc drogocennego, co moze udaremniac wielu czlecze z ich kupnem. Nieoczekiwanie, egzystuje nieco wielkich instytucyj trzecich, jakie sprawiaja, jakosci osprzet. Badz jakies tryb, azeby upewnic sie poszukujemy najlepsza oferte dla swoich pieniedzy. Jesli kupisz gre gwoli dziecka, spojrzec na jeden, który poblaza motyki w pare figury ogólem. Rozrywka moze byc singiel aktywnosc. Lecz wazne istnieje, azeby zachecic pociecha az do spolecznej oraz uciesze multiplayer moze to zrobic. Pozwalaja one na rodzenstwo zas ziomki niedowolnym usiasc i smiac sie i rywalizowac ze soba. Trabze wode w zastepstwie sody podczas sesji gier wideo zabawie. Zbyt duzo sody bedzie powodowac rozbic i spalic materialnie (nie mówiac juz o gargantuicznych kalorii). Pustoslowie trzyma sie nawilzona tudziez bedzie ano zmusic do przyjecia wiekszej wielkosci szczeliny LAZIENKA - co oczywiscie uczestniczy podjac te niezbednych szczelin w grze. Choc uciecha Ocena moze wskazywac, ze jest jego osoba nadajacy sie gwoli dziecka w wieku gimnazjum, liczba presji zawarte nie moga siedziec akuratnie sposród toba. Jesli w istocie sie stanie, czy tez umiescic gre sposród dala czy tez ograniczyc ilosc czasu, ze dziecko zabawa go. Choc nie mozna chronic wpieprza od wszystkiego, mozna kontrolowac, gdy krocie sily widza. Sprawdz, azali masz lokalizacja w rozrywce wideo ze ma program lojalnosciowy. Mozna uzyskac subsydialne znizki na zabawie, a nawet subskrypcyj pism zabawy. Moga one takze nagradzac rzeczeni pomocnicze pieniadze na handlu uzywanymi rozrywkami. Owo moze kosztowac pieniadze, tak aby sie zarejestrowac, ale premii dodac blyskawicznie jesli sie tam czesto. Badz ostrozny pozwolic dziecku motyki w rozrywce online, w szczególnosci gry wideo na zywo z dzwiekiem. Nie moze byc w tych przeklenstw kanalów, gdy równiez co niemiara wladzy zachowanie. Nie moga byc równiez pedofilów w tych czatów. Wiedziec, co potomek wykonuje zas kontrolowanie tych gadki razy w celu ich zaslonie. Rozciagnac co pietnascie minut w trakcie rozgrywki wideo. Twoje cialo w czasie sesji zabawy wideo jest zatrzymany czyniac te toz powtarzajace sie ruchy w kólko. Twoje miesnie potrzebuja rozciagania zachowac wsuwa od skurcze, podczas gdy ustrzec od chwili wystapienia jakiemus modela zakrzepów. Jest jedrna przedmiot. Rozjasnic ekran. Uciecha przymocowana w nieintensywnej jaskini lub bezdomny budynek, kto moze zrobic w celu swietna atmosfera, wszak nie czyni nico, aby uzyskac plony. Pigmenty mieszaja sie ze soba tudziez sprawiaja, ze trudno ujrzec antagonistów, pozwalajac im na pelzanie sie na ciebie. Jesli nie powstrzymuje blogi spadek az do rozgrywki na kontakt, podkrecic jasnosc. Owo sprawi, ze kiery latwiejsze do rozróznienia, oraz bedziesz w stanie dostrzec swoich antagonistów, nim cie na polozeniu. Jesli przyjmujesz gre jak prezent gwoli dziecka, nalezy wiecznie poprosic o kilka alternatywie nim wyruszeniem az do butiku. Istnieje sporo skladników, jakiego go do okreslenia, badz rozrywka jest dostosowane az do wieku, a jesli masz tylko jeden tytul na liscie, mozesz isc go kupic na odwrót do twierdzenia, ze ??nie jest owo zarzadzenie odkupu. Rodziciele winnysmy zawsze sprawdzac Podzial ESRB na rozgrywkach wideo. Mrowie uciech moze miec czereda przyjazna nazwe natomiast wyglad, wszak jak zabawa, to niekoniecznie istnieje przydatnego dla Twojego dziecka. Sprawdzic takze ocena tudziez co determinuje go do niebiezacego rankingu, takie gdy jezyk azaliz gwalt, a kupic poprawnie. Zabawy wideo sa cenne, wiec w miejsce kupic jeden, ze jestes pewien, azaliz ci sie spodoba, wynajac zre. Mnóstwo uslug oferuja rozrywce wideo az do wynajecia gwoli okreslonej oplacie w kazdym miesiacu. Zeby posesja rozgrywce wideo pierwsze, mozna go przetestowac, izby zobaczyc, jednakowoz Nierzeczeni sie spodoba a go kupic, jesli nie. Badz swiadomy, gdy multiplayer dziala. Jesli nabywasz gre wylacznie dla jego rozrywki wieloosobowej, upewnij sie, ze masz calosc, czego pozadasz do panu. Jesli organizujesz motyk przeciwko komus w twoim domu, moze sie okazac, ze trzeba bedzie dwaj kopie rozrywce do gry przeciwko siebie. Cierpliwosc moze byc Twoim najwazniejszym kumem, jesli kroczy o nabycie rozrywki wideo. Chociaz wiekszosc big-name uciesze uwolnic najwazniejsze metki, koszty spadna blyskawicznie sposród kiedy niekiedy. Oczekuje kilka miesiecy moze zdobyc Nieniniejsi duze oszczednosci. Jako posilkowy dodatek, czesto mozna odebrac lepsze edycje (w tym tresci Dodatek), jesli trzymac sie troche. Zapros swoich wspólpracowniczki oraz linii, zeby zagrac w gre wideo Rzeczeni sie nie podoba. Mozesz spedzic sposród nimi czas, nadrobic zaleglosci w bylych frazeologizmach oraz motyk w swoje ulubione zabawy. Wcale nie wiesz, moze chca go kupic w celu sobie, dzieki po co mozna motyki calkowicie w ustroniu wlasnych domów. Azeby poprawic wydajnosc, zminimalizujze muzyke. Kiedy powinno sie sie skupic na zwlaszcza opornej rozrywce lub pulapu, nalezy sprawdzic opcje tryb, azeby wylaczyc muzyke w rozgrywki. Nawet jesli nie sa usilnie zwrócic uwage na owo, mala czesc omnibusu istnieje. Wylaczajac ego zezwala poswiecic cala niewlasna mnogosc omnibusu az do uciesze. Uwiecznijze gre gdy mozesz. Podczas autozapisywanie owo wspaniala aspekt, nie opieraja sie na poprzednio. Wyjatkowo niedaleko pierwszym uruchomieniu zabawy zabawy, moze nie masz pojecia, podczas gdy uciecha zapisuje, co moze prowadzic az do stracie waznych danych w pózniejszym czasie. Dopóki poprawniej zrozumiec gre, zawzdy zapisac sie. Przejdz az do modusu online, by znalezc opinie o rozgrywki zanim sprawunkiem. Przymówce te pomoga Nierzeczeni zrozumiec wiecej o uciesze a bezapelacyjnie wspomóc okreslic, azali jest owo w celu Ciebie. Na domiar tego, komentarze uzytkowników moga byc bardzo kosztownego w pomaga zrozumiec, jesli rozrywka ma denerwujacych huków badz nie. Nim pociecha zabawa w gre wideo, motyki w zabawie toz. Nie nalezy uzywac ESRB opinij oraz slowo nieznanym. Nie moze byc zawartosc w rozgrywce, ze naprawde nie reflektuje narazac dziecka na, zas indywidualnym trybem, bedziesz wiedziec, jest zabawa na chwile pierwszy. <h3>Skosztujze najem rozrywce nim odkupem. Z trudem wiedziec, jednakowoz bedzie podczas gdy tytul azaliz nie. W takim razie, idz do sklepu, jaki dzierzawi obrazów tudziez zabaw. W caloksztalcie, mozna wypozyczyc uciesze w srodku pare dolarów, tudziez pieniadze to przewaznie nalezaloby. Mozna dowiedziec sie, badz gra <a href="http://www.gry-onlinej.pl/Sportowe-i-Wyscigowe-17">gry wyscigowe</a> istnieje dobry zakup, czy nie.</h3> <p><a href="http://hry.jablonka.cz/?q=node/7285">http://19-24.ru/content/czy-everyman-musi-teraz-rozgrywac-w-te-gierki-online </a> </p> <p><a href="http://enter-penza.ru/node/3431">http://www.thewriterspassage.com/passage/node/1496 </a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.siciliamaremonti.it/?q=node/add/page">http://emeraldlegacy.org/node/6?page=37#comment-1984 </a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.bb-log.hu/node/11503">http://hry.jablonka.cz/?q=node/6708 </a> </p>
I3Skillet98's picture

I went to the Columbia Winterjam last friday and it was amazing! *of course saturday morning I had no voice and couldnt hear a thing* I loved your outfit by the way. This was my second skillet concert and Im hoping to see many many more :) Thank you for all that you do!
skilletfan2_3's picture

your songs rock!
kirsten's picture

hey winter jam is so awseome this is going to be my first year going but i cant wait to c yall up there!!!by the way this is kirsten kaye matlock!!!
Country Bumkin's picture

I just wanted to let you know that your music contributed to the winning of two souls in St. Louis. My husband and I were privileged to minister to them by living with them for an entire month. Imagine 8 (9 when my husband could travel to be with us.) people in a two bedroom apartment for a month! Whew, God was and is great. My BIL shot down all my attempts in sharing Christian music (he loves Megadeath-I'm a bit of a "country-bumpkin") but on one of my husbands visits my husband brought up several of your videos online so my BIL could see what was going on. His response? "That's unorthodox!" and really "got into it", it really helped to open his heart to Christian music and Christ. I was surprised when we started church "shopping" the day or two after that...in mid-Feb he became our brother in Christ....my sister has rededicated. I'm excited to share that my BIL is so on-fire that he is going to join his new church's praise band. "It just so happens...(haha God's AWESOME about "coincidences") they have need of a steel guitar player. I'm so thankful for your ministry. My family and I attended Winter Jam in Wichita...my husband and I enjoyed your performance very much. I don't mind "rockin' out" so long as it's with Jesus at center! Respectfully yours, Country Bumpkin in Kansas
Cooper&#039;sHawk10's picture

I heard you recently received nominations in the Dove Awards. I hope you win this year!
Jesus Rocks's picture

are they going to be coming out with a new album any time soon??
Taylor Nicole's picture

The Second Paragraph in this hit me really hard! I am so happy that i joined this fan page!! (: I Love all of you guys!! (: Please follow me on twitter @TaylorNicole777. Love Yall!
tashlz4ever's picture

Your Awesome : )
JR_4's picture

Hey really like your bands music you know going through a rough time in life ya'lls music has kept me going!!!!! (:
Cynthia's picture

Hello Korey, I am so excited I have joined your SKILLET page because my son who is 12 LOVES your band he even wants be apart of the STATIK's got Talent at our church playing the drums to your songs. He has a lot of practicing to do but I feel he will do well. I found out you will be in Peoria, IL. in March and we plan on being there so he can see you all in person. Everyday he wants to get on the computer and goes right to your songs so he can listen and jam to them. Now we have one of your cd's and we listen to it every morning going to school. Is there a time at the winter jam that people get to meet you? Because I know my son will be soooooo happy to get to do that. God Bless you all on your journey through this life living for Jesus.
Shadow_3's picture

I'm going to Winter Jam in Tulsa on Saturday, can't wait :D
Dan_4's picture

Hey Korey, My son and I love the band and were just wondering when you guys are coming to Ontario, Canada? God Bless you guys!
Mayanne Cordeiro's picture

Thanks very much Korey *-*
DragonPhantom101's picture

are you a Packer fan???
waseret's picture

Hi Korey, We was on the 2nd row at Winterjam in Jacksonville, Fl, I also was in VIP section at Night of Joy on my Birthday, You are right, the winter jam show is the best you've done so far, I know you have much more in store. I hope to see in you August at Wild Adventures as well. I took some amazing pictures of you guys at Night of Joy, I ask the lead singer of Sanctus Real to give you a photo album of some of my favorite pics for you guys, I do hope you recieved it, if you didn't recieve it, please ask about it.. My dream is to be a concert photographer, I must say, some of the best pics I have ever taken is from the many Skillet concerts I have been to. I love you guys, Can't wait till next show. God bless you always, be safe on the Road. Teresa, Leap of Faith Photography.
johanna's picture

Cant wait to see you again in Orlando, FL.
skilletfan123_4's picture

Korey, you're so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you and john are my fave people in the band! (mainly just you though!) jk!
shoreboy's picture

Korey I have to say that Skillet is the best band I have ever seen in concert and trust me, I've seen dozens of rock and country concerts. I saw you guys in Salisbury MD last October and was blown away by the show and the talent each one has. Skillet has a way of inspiring and energizing me as well as creating a feeling a peacefulness at the same time. Skillet is the bomb!!
V.S.'s picture

I would really like to visit Winterjam but I do not live on purpose, just as reading and translating the Bible is difficult to
RandyB's picture

You guys were AWESOME in OKC! That was probably the best live performance I have ever seen! Thank ya'll for what you do especially for the lost out there. I'm sure it can be hard sometimes! You all deserve all the praise you get and more for the way you use the talent and vision that God has given you.
Alex maeder's picture

like you proformance in iowa at winter jam 2012 thanks and you really inspired me !!!!
ViniciusVideira's picture

IIIIIII LOVE YOU KOREYYYYYYYYYYYYY PLEASE COME TO BRAZIL SKILLET I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
kaitlynbug101's picture

You guys really did a great job at winter jam in okc the 4 hour wait was so worth the wait cuz I Wuz right upfront for the concert!!!!! Skillet rules!! Keep rockin and be safe on the rode!!!
autumnkunselman's picture

WinterJam was awesome!! Went to State College.. Can't wait to see you guys again!!
carriefaith_jp's picture

GREAT reminder of God's amazing and powerful LOVE for us, Kor, thanks!!!! Wish I was somewhere nearby to catch up with Winterjam, but even if y'all were over here on tour I don't know if I could come or not during these toddler days...can't believe how big your kiddos are gettin :o) PEACE!!!
Stormbringer's picture

Thanks Korey!!
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