What shall we call this thing?

I intended to log the tree fort's progress, and I've been taking pics, but hadn't posted anything yet.  So this is the quick catch-up...

Here's a sketch of what we're aiming for...just imagine a maple tree in the middle.

April 9th: Ground has been broken and construction has begun.

April 12th: The first three poles are in the ground with footings poured.

Ack!--the hole ate my assistant!

April 21st: All poles are in the ground and all 4 outer joists are secure.

April 29th: Yes, a swing was functional for his birthday on the 27th.

April 29th: All 4 top railings are secure and the swing header mounted.

May 12th: We have the beginning of a deck...and a slide!

May 16th: Vertical rails have started to appear.

May 28th: A climbing wall!--now there's a way to get to the top of the slide!

(Thanks to those who've helped so far with tools, ideas, & muscles!)

At this slow-n-steady rate, 

she'll be ready in time for...

Dealing with Biblical Contradictions

Sermon audio from May 27th:
Smash-Up: Bright Lights v/s Clueless Hands

Synopsis: Jesus said, "...let them see your good deeds...," and then said, "...don't even let your left hand know what your right hand is doing..."  So, which is it?  Is our faith supposed to be private or public?  What's the deal?

The biblical texts are Matthew 5:14-16 & Matthew 6:1-4.

Is God Sexy or Sex Godly?

Several were interested in hearing this sermon but couldn't be there.  So, here is the audio:  Is God Sexy or Sex Godly?  

(Yes, it begins with the Beatles.  The full video of what you here can be seen here.)

(Here's a link to the New Living Translation of the text, Song of Songs 2:4-7.)

(And, you can try to follow along in the prezi if you'd like.)