ABOUT THE AUTHORS

The Cotton Journey: Faith, Family, Ministry

For over three decades, Pastor Kenneth L. Cotton and First Lady Marlene Cotton have walked hand-in-hand in both marriage and ministry. Their journey, which began in the red dirt of East Texas, has touched countless lives through authentic, scripture-based teaching that meets people exactly where they are.

The Cottons' faith comes from lived experience—not theories but testimonies; not concepts but conquests. Whether counseling couples through difficult seasons, praying at hospital bedsides, or guiding youth toward purposeful futures, they always center on one core belief: God meets us in our reality to guide us toward His possibility.

Their complementary voices—Pastor Cotton's powerful teaching on breakthrough and First Lady Cotton's gentle wisdom on grace—offer readers a complete picture of how to navigate life's challenges with both strength and tenderness.

What began as sermons and personal journals has blossomed into books that capture the essence of their ministry: finding God's purpose in circular seasons and His sweetness in bitter moments. These aren't just books; they're extensions of the Cottons' hearts—written with the same care they've shown Pastor Cotton's congregation for over 30 years.

When not writing or serving their church family, the Cottons cherish time with their daughter, Kendrese Jones, and her husband Jermey Jones. They particularly delight in their roles as grandparents to their three grandchildren: Kaylee, Kade, and Kyle. Family vacations and quality time with their grandchildren are among their greatest joys, offering refreshment and renewal between seasons of ministry.