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The end of one era and the start of another

This past weekend was a chapter in our lives we will not soon forget. It was the last annual beach trip fro my son, Nathan. That was sad. They grow up way to fast! But, it was also the first for my daughter, Julaina! And her mother and my lovely bride, Michelle! That’s right, the […]

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5 Reasons NOT to Miss THIS Sunday @ Southbrook!

5. Dan’s new haircut. It’s only 3 weeks old and studies show that it takes at least 5 times to get over severe shock. 4. If you like music and out of this world worship, the music promises to be some of the most awesome, inspirational, mind blowing worship ever! 3. Dan’s new haircut. 2. […]

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Tree House Update plus more…

Here’s where we’re at…                     Pretty impressive, huh? I’m telling you, this thing is looking less and less like the Singleton Tree House and more and more like the, Swiss Family Robinson Tree House! As promised, I will keep you up to date every step of […]

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Some things never change

It’s a time of uncertainty and apprehension in America. I heard someone say today that, “no matter who wins, half the country will be disappointed.” That struck me as odd. So many in this great country claim to be Christians. To you I say, “Where is your trust? In whom do you place it?” Yes, […]

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Treehouse Update

Thought I quit, didn’t you? No way, I’m committed to this thing, and my father in-law, son, and I are all having a blast doing it. We’ve even changed the design along the way several times. But, sense some of you expressed some “concern” that this thing might crumble in the first snow storm that […]

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Spontaneous Baptisms

I know this seems like kind of a recent thing from Oregon to Florida to Texas and beyond—but spontaneous baptisms have been going on for, well, 2,000 years. As I read about all the accounts in Acts it seems to me that spontaneity is something they all have in common. People who placed their trust […]

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Time to Man Up!

Hey, anyone joining me tomorrow morning for some man time?!! That’s right, it’s time once again (the first Monday morning of every month) to man up and the first manly thing you need to do is suck it up and get up early! I mean real early. I’m talking 6:15 am at the building formerly […]

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Thank You!

October is pastor’s appreciation month and I wanted to say a great big thanks to all of you who encouraged me with a word or a card or a gift! Some people have to get up and go to work each day. With me it’s never a “have to.” It’s a “get to.” I get […]

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The Treehouse Secret

This is Day three of the tree house saga. We are actually clipping along pretty well. In fact, we are on about day five as of last week, but the blog needs to catch up! Can I tell you all a secret? The real reason for the tree house now (of all times) — right […]

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The Tree house…Day 2

I thought I’d sneak this in between posts. I haven’t forgotten the old tree house dream. In fact, me and my father in law (Bob the Builder), as well as my son, Nathan, have been hard at it! <— Here is a shot of day 2 progress: Obviously, we’ve found the perfect tree. And I […]

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