http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/ FX is the singles ministry of Cornerstone Church of Knoxville Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:41:19 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Cornerstone Church of Knoxville http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/follow-up-from-our-march-fx-meeting/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/follow-up-from-our-march-fx-meeting/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:41:13 GMT Last week at FX we were challenged and charged not to live our lives in unbelief, but to have faith for what God calls us to, because we have a great Savior.  Here are some follow up questions to help us think through these ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/a-foreign-exchange-part-2/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/a-foreign-exchange-part-2/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:26:03 GMT by Emily Gonzalez As I began to provide and care for the needs of two young strangers in my home I felt stretched and, thankfully, very aware of my need for grace.  At times I was tempted to complain: “She is not my child and ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/a-foreign-exchange-part-1/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/a-foreign-exchange-part-1/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:23:05 GMT by Emily Gonzalez In the spring of 2010 I had a conversation with Sarah (Maples) Sagraves who was a Volunteers for Christ (VFC) intern at the time.  As she told me about her day and the great work she was doing for Christ’s kingdom ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/next-r-e-c-a-p/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/next-r-e-c-a-p/ Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:36:32 GMT Over Memorial Day weekend about a dozen of your friends in FX boarded airplanes or loaded up cars to travel the 650 miles to Orlando, FL for this year’s NEXT conference. For us the holiday weekend was spent listening to amazing ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-bowling-recap/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-bowling-recap/ Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:39:57 GMT March's FX Social event, dinner and bowling, was one of our best attended events to date!  We split up to eat at two of our favorite restaurants, grabbing a pizza at the Mellow Mushroom or Mexican food at Chipotle.  We then met back ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/post-game-wrap-up/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/post-game-wrap-up/ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:29:13 GMT FX Super Bowl SundaySuper Bowl Sunday with FX was great!  We had more food than we could handle, enjoyed hilarious commercials (we all got a good laugh out of the little Darth Vader one), pelted each other withdodge-balls and... oh yeah, ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/book-recommendation/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/book-recommendation/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:12:50 GMT Recovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood: Don't pass over this one just because you're single! http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/new-years-resolution-redux/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/new-years-resolution-redux/ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:57:01 GMT How are you doing with those resolutions? Every New Year it starts with the talk shows, news programs, and magazines putting out articles on how to make, keep, and break those New Year’s resolutions. And as people resolve to lose weight, ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/outreach-tales/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/outreach-tales/ Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:46:30 GMT Reaching out to your community requires creativity and perseverance. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/new-years-eve-thought/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/new-years-eve-thought/ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:51:09 GMT As we all reflect on the ups and downs of this past year, we have a distinct advantage as Christians in the way we view our lives.  I like the following quote: "I do not advise that we end the year on a somber note. The march, not the ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/its-christmas-time-in-the-city/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/its-christmas-time-in-the-city/ Sun, 05 Dec 2010 23:04:00 GMT I hope you have been listening to lots of your favorite Christmas carols and are ready to come celebrate because 'It's Christmas time in the City'! Join your FX friends as we deck the halls on Saturday, December 11th beginning at 6 pm at ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/grateful-fx/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/grateful-fx/ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:39:29 GMT Thanksgiving.  Publix commercials of big turkeys perfectly roasted and stuffed with bounty from gardens (or the grocery store).  Football games and parades on television.  Long-lost relatives offering much advice on the state of ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/he-knows-what-is-best/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/he-knows-what-is-best/ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:57:48 GMT   He knows what is best for me. my environment is of His determining. He means it to intensify my faith, to draw me into nearer communion with Himself, to ripen my power.   I may be haunted by perplexities, ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/plug-in-to-fx/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/plug-in-to-fx/ Fri, 12 Nov 2010 02:45:44 GMT You've just come back from Intermission and you had a GREAT time, met lots of awesome people, and you are ready to jump into being more involved.  But how do you begin? There are lots of practical ways you can be more involved, but most ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/intermission-recap/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/intermission-recap/ Sat, 06 Nov 2010 21:07:47 GMT Last weekend Cornerstone’s singles ministry “FX” had its fall conference Intermission, which included speakers of Jeff Hodgson, Dave Puncochar and Nick Swan. The theme of the Conference was “Respond,” as each speaker expounded on how we should respond in the direction that scripture points us. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fxbc-leading-the-way/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fxbc-leading-the-way/ Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:06:00 GMT So one of the highlights of every Sovereign Grace conference is the attention given to books.  New ones coming out, great ones to read, must-haves to put on the reading list... The major emphasis in books at this year's Pastors ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/just-a-little-jealous/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/just-a-little-jealous/ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 02:41:03 GMT Choices, choices... unfortunately, life is full of difficult choices. This year,I had to make the tough decision not to go to Intermission. Well, really, my boss made it for me, but I still had to have a good attitude. Even now, thinking about ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/on-the-fence-about-attending-intermission/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/on-the-fence-about-attending-intermission/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:45:01 GMT Sometimes you find yourself... on the fence. And let's admit it--the fence is no fun. We've all been there and maybe it only takes a little push to help you embrace your inevitable decision. So here are some thoughts to help you get off the ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/a-word-about-intermission/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/a-word-about-intermission/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:37:16 GMT How can I describe “Intermission?” I think the best way to describe it would be in three words: foundation, fellowship, and fun! Want a weekend that involves these three categories? Then go to Intermission! http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/i-cant-wait-/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/i-cant-wait-/ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:17:08 GMT Countdown to Intermission... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/october-book-club-the-letters-of-john-newton/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/october-book-club-the-letters-of-john-newton/ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:22:29 GMT This month, we'll be discussing Letters of John Newton. I'm about halfway through it right now, and so far, it's excellent. I recommend picking up a copy to add to your library whether you think you'll finish it before we discuss it or not. Preview after the break ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/got-ambition/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/got-ambition/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:05:08 GMT Last weekend Cornerstone held a men’s conference featuring Pastor Dave Harvey as well as breakout sessions with Tony Carter, Aaron Messner, and CCK’s own Bill Kittrell. The theme of the conference was “Rescuing Ambition”, ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/pigskin-pazizzle/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/pigskin-pazizzle/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:29:01 GMT I'm sure that you are aware that it's football time in Tennessee! Did you know that FX is going orange Sept 11th? That's right we're gathering at Andrew MacDonald's home at 6:30 pm to watch the UT vs Oregon game outside on the lawn. Be sure to ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/august-fx-recap/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/august-fx-recap/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:09:06 GMT The Lord kindly met us Thursday night with the Spirit's active presence! What joy to worship the Savior together! What joy to have the Living God reveal Himself and his encouragements to his people through Revelation 3! What joy to spend time with the people of God! A great night! http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/thoughts-about-faith/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/thoughts-about-faith/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:32:18 GMT It was so great to see so many people at the FX corporate meeting last night! And it was great to hear Jeff continue our series in Revelation, this week addressing the topic of faith. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-july-meeting/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-july-meeting/ Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:01:06 GMT Because Cornerstone U is meeting at the church building on Wednesdays this month (so we can't set up on Wednesday like we usually do for our meetings), the July FX Corporate Meeting is planned for this TUESDAY, July 13th! We'll be meeting in ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/the-best-is-yet-to-come/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/the-best-is-yet-to-come/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:47:31 GMT What do a winding mountain road and John Piper have in common? http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/humor-in-honor-of-jeff-hodgson/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/humor-in-honor-of-jeff-hodgson/ Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:02:47 GMT Need a little comic relief? You will enjoy this! http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/we-shall-not-be-shaken/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/we-shall-not-be-shaken/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:44:58 GMT A brief review / plug of Matt Redman's latest album. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/cultural-observations-from-abroad/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/cultural-observations-from-abroad/ Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:41:39 GMT I don't have any stories about breaking the blog and having to call tech support (Brian Kaul)...just some random thoughts about my recent trip to Europe. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/yes-we-are-still-here/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/yes-we-are-still-here/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:01:00 GMT A question I often get at FX events is "So, you're married now. Are you planning your exit from FX?" This question seems to surprise me every time it pops up, but I understand where it is coming from. The trend is often for FXers to get married ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-book-club-update/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-book-club-update/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:09:22 GMT Here's a quick look at the books we have planned for the next couple of months. NOTE: We will not be meeting in July. Enjoy the break! http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fun-week--weekend-/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fun-week--weekend-/ Tue, 25 May 2010 14:19:56 GMT It was great to see everyone for our meeting on Thursday and then again two days later for baseball last weekend! At the corporate meeting our friend and fellow FXer (and talented musician!), Rob Laliberte, played a few of his songs for us after ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-book-club-preview--june/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-book-club-preview--june/ Tue, 25 May 2010 00:33:23 GMT Everyone ought to have a summer reading list, right?  (Actually, let's work toward a year-round reading list!)  We're getting more and more book-wormish in FX, and our Book Club is now in its third year of reviewing a book each month ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/tim-keller-on-proverbs/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/tim-keller-on-proverbs/ Sun, 02 May 2010 18:29:24 GMT Keller recommends the wisdom of Proverbs be read in community as a tool to help us in our vocation so that wisdom is raising her voice in the public places of our cities (Prov 1:20-21; 9:1-4.) http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/more-thoughts-from-the-womens-conference-cultivating-the-private-sphere/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/more-thoughts-from-the-womens-conference-cultivating-the-private-sphere/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:23:44 GMT From goats in the living room to pearls for the vacuuming--how Carolyn addressed a worldly view of home with a Biblical one. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/next/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/next/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:21:21 GMT Hey Kids!  Here's a note from our buddies at Next.  I look forward to hearing the stories that come back with you from Baltimore--Jesus seems to love meeting people at this conference and blessing them ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fighting-the-fight/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fighting-the-fight/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:15:33 GMT A key to fighting the fight of faith is to know about our God who is fighting with us. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-announcements/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-announcements/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:25:10 GMT Did you miss the announcement slideshow before or after the meeting? http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/radical-womanhood-at-a-glance/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/radical-womanhood-at-a-glance/ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:44:01 GMT Man…I sure did have a great weekend at the women’s conference. I think everyone else did as well. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-radical-women/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-radical-women/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:40:58 GMT I have been looking forward to this event for a long time, and am so very thankful to have so many of you attending the Women's Conference tonight and tomorrow! For the FX girls, please check the table in the lobby for an envelope with your ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/art-for-the-fx-revelation-series/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/art-for-the-fx-revelation-series/ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:55:53 GMT Excited about the Revelation Series we're going through in FX! I've enjoyed the few messages we've already heard from Jeff. Today I'm posting the design for the Revelation Series, with a little explanation to hopefully encourage you when ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/easter-sundaes/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/easter-sundaes/ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:12:01 GMT What does a flashlight have to do with Easter? Want to find out? http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-book-club-preview/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-book-club-preview/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:13:12 GMT What's actually going to go down at the next book club on April 6th? We will be discussing the first ten chapters of D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' book Spiritual Depression. To whet your appetite, here's a quick preview of what the book has been about up to this point. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/iam/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/iam/ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:17:43 GMT Artists producing art for God's glory! http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/325-fx-corporate-meeting-thoughts/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/325-fx-corporate-meeting-thoughts/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:40:34 GMT Wasn't last night a great time together at our corporate meeting? God was certainly kind to have met us! http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/suffering-well-application-points/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/suffering-well-application-points/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:15:05 GMT How do we suffer well?  Here's what we drew from Rev 2.8-11, Jesus' words to the church in Smyrna: 1)      Look to a Person Who brings authority and love, and Who has much to say.  He offers Himself for you to ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-social-event-disco-bowling-take-2--saturday-march-27th/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/fx-social-event-disco-bowling-take-2--saturday-march-27th/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:22:07 GMT Shall we try this again? Join us Saturday, March 27th at the West Town Mall Food court at 6 pm to grab grub and then off to UT’s UC Down Under at 8 pm to throw some strikes and spares. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/future-book-club-info/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/future-book-club-info/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:17:11 GMT Wanting to plan ahead for your reading? http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/march-events/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/march-events/ Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:32:01 GMT FX Book of the Month Club — Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00 pm FX Social Event: Disco Bowling: Take 2 — Saturday, March 20th FX Corporate Meeting — Thursday, March 25th at 7:00 pm http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/more-piper-/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/more-piper-/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:24:40 GMT I am going to get someone to comment eventually. Here is some more heat from Piper. I know this ain't Desiring God, but the dude is feeding me right now. So enjoy this truth.... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/struggle-and-perseverance/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/struggle-and-perseverance/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:25:51 GMT Even Pipe Dawg himself has rough days.....FIGHT! CLOSE TO QUITTING Here’s a very helpful post by John Piper: Are you so discouraged you don’t know what to do next? I want to help you get through this. Maybe this will help. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/tid-bits/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/tid-bits/ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:28:35 GMT Remember me? Got a couple of things to hit you with today. First, for the heads who care, Timothy J. Keller is blogging now. You can catch him here. For some of the archaic type who do not get around the blogosphere much, Justin Taylor @ ... http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/allow-me-to-reintroduce-myself/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/allow-me-to-reintroduce-myself/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:32:18 GMT My name is Ryan Nathaniel Mefford. http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/you-are-welcome/ http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/fx-blog/you-are-welcome/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:51:18 GMT "WHEN I HUG PEOPLE I LEAVE ROOM FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT" -meff