A peek at the life, times and thoughts of John during his two-year stint in Knoxville.

Classes have resumed.

Spring Break was nice but it's also good to be back to work and the business at hand. Having three tests this week and a paper due really help you get re-focused right away.

The structure is good. I seem to still enjoy being busy, but not so busy that I can't breathe or think. I am hopeful I can be this disciplined, even more disciplined, when I step into the ministry full time. I can imagine it will demand at least this level of discipline and probably far more. I'm glad I'm adjusting to it now.

I enjoyed the first weekend of March Madness. With some luck I'll be able to see at least the National Championship, maybe the Final Four. In large part, I think my basketball fun is wrapped up.

-John