http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/ An encouraging and provocative look at life and faith, with an angle on the sporting life. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:02 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Second Presbyterian Church, Knoxville http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/saturday-before-easter-sunday/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/saturday-before-easter-sunday/ Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:17:09 GMT Today is moving day. If you follow the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, GA, you are hoping that former champion Fred Couples will hold on and put himself in contention for a big day on Sunday. Others are hoping that Tiger Woods could re-write ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/new-and-old/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/new-and-old/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:29:08 GMT This week in worship we will be studyng together another encounter Jesus has with the "serious religious people" (aka Pharisees and scribes).  They question the viability of Jesus as the "One" (the Messiah) because his followers ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/special-teams/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/special-teams/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:47:26 GMT Ok ... the Super Bowl teams are set - Patriots vs. Giants. I know the networks are happy, and several families here at Second as well for this rematch. But, your heart has to go out to the agony of the Special Team miscues committed yesterday on ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/longest-night/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/longest-night/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:29:31 GMT Tonight will be the longest night of the year ... or the shortest day ... however, your want to position these two.  Reflecting upon this day, I am drawn to the prophetic words of the Isaiah:  The people walking in darkness ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/need-a-win/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/need-a-win/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:45:12 GMT Dear Blog Friends - I"m baaaack! I have been away writing and finishing my dissertation (another blog subject). It is finally in and ready for a defense next month. The focus of this blog has been to talk about the relationship between sports ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/god-questions-blog/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/god-questions-blog/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:47:59 GMT We have created another venue to continue our God Questions conversations. Click on this link http://askbryanandharry.wordpress.com/  and join the conversations. Post questions, engage in conversations and share resources. See you over ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/god-questions/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/god-questions/ Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:40:21 GMT   “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience.” -    ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/day-two-in-titus-33-8/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/day-two-in-titus-33-8/ Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:49:05 GMT Second leg of our weekly conversation regarding the corporate study of Titus 3:3-8. Before we begin, I must apologize for the belatedness of this post. Yesterday, lighting struck our campus resulting in broken water pipes and a complete shutdown ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/weekly-conversation-re-titus-33-8/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/weekly-conversation-re-titus-33-8/ Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:38:01 GMT Yesterday in worship, we studied Titus 3:3-8, as part of our Summer Series in the Book of Titus. As many of you have noted, this little epistle written by the Apostle Paul packs a powerful punch. It speaks directly to where the church is in ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/returning-with-joy/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/returning-with-joy/ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:52:28 GMT Walking with Jesus involves a beautiful rhythm of coming and going, gathering and scattering and calling and sending.  When we swing back and forth in these two phases of life, we discover the power, the presence and the precepts of the ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/update-help--truck--bama-relief/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/update-help--truck--bama-relief/ Thu, 19 May 2011 14:53:37 GMT What started as an idea last week has turned into a reality this week. Outside of my office sits a 53ft Trailer with volunteers loading it up with supplies from our beloved community here in Knoxville to go to our new friends in Alabama on ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/bama-relief--help--truck/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/bama-relief--help--truck/ Fri, 13 May 2011 04:59:24 GMT Need your help in loading a 53 ft trailer for our friends in Alabama who have been hit hard by the Tornados. We have been given a gift of a 53 ft trailer and have a Relief Warehouse in need of supplies. Our goal this week is very simple .. by ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/oh-hail/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/oh-hail/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:34:07 GMT Knoxville ... are you okay? My prayers are with us as we recover from the storms. Last night, like your house, as the fury of golf-size ice balls pelted my windows, roof and back porch, it reminded me (and us again) how powerless we are as ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/peace-what/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/peace-what/ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:34:56 GMT "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called Sons of God." (Matthew 5:9) I am going to go out on a limb, a huge stretch for me (all the readers of this blog) to say that all humans want peace, right? World peace. Financial peace. ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/want-to-see-god/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/want-to-see-god/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:49:52 GMT Is the quest of the human race to see God?  Or, are we so consumed with other "gods" that our appetite for God is weakened? Jesus reorders life. His Kingdom moves the pursuit of godliness from external to internal. The way to see God ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/good-defense-or-poor-offense/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/good-defense-or-poor-offense/ Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:11:41 GMT How can we most appropriately say it about last night's basketball game?  "It was truly a dog eat dog game!" The Huskies barked their ways past the scrappy Bulldogs last night to claim the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball Championships.  ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/one-shining-moment/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/one-shining-moment/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:06:17 GMT I have two maybe three obsessions. I am passionate about understanding, knowing and following Jesus Christ. And, I am highly invested in what is going on and viewing the world of sports. I have tried to kick the later addiction. My wife ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/letter-of-accusations/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/letter-of-accusations/ Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:16:35 GMT Today the offical letter of accusations was released to the public regarding the NCAA compliance issues with the University of Tennessee Men's Football and mainly Basketball programs. Now, the punishments or the penalities have not been ... http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/300-million-for-10-yrs/ http://www.2ndpres.org/pastors-blog/300-million-for-10-yrs/ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:53:13 GMT My friend believes life is getting back to normal when pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training baseball.  I am not a huge baseball fan. He lives and breathes the sport. But, the allure of sunshine, the smell of freshly cut grass ...