Even though Jesse was only feeling “70%”, when he heard that Ashley was coming, he joined in!

Never too much Ashley!

We took her out to one of her favorite places to eat: Vikhyat, Indian food.

Awesome, baby! I always enjoy speaking to the Patels in Swahili. They’re from Nairobi, too!

We went over to Huntington Creek. I dug out the playground legs that had sunk, jacked up the whole playground, set these big stones in sand and lowered the playground back.

It’s safe and works! The ground is like a swamp where they put it.

We drove over to Borders to pick up a copy of Milton’s “Paradise Lost” for Ashley’s Lit class. She’s just finishing up Hamlet.

I thought this was funny. Although not necessarily true.

Over to Azalea to work with the kids.

Then back home to pick up Jesse’s car from the shop and start working on homework!

Tomorrow Ashley turns 21!

We had 3″ of rain yesterday! Excellente!

I left Jesse asleep in his bed this morning. He’s been sick. Sore throat and fever. He just told me he was feeling better this evening. AMEN! Pray for my wingman!

Started out in Clarkston.

I led the music for the Wonderful Wednesday service at Clarkston International Bible Church for the Dekalb Tech ESL classes. Always a hoot.

Here’s the message, in any language. (This one’s Amharic from Ethiopia)

Picked up Bayo Otiti. We dropped by Huntington Creek to take a look at the playground swing set that was having technical issues. On close inspection, I realized that really what was needed was to level up the one leg that had sunk, and put a pad underneath it for support.

Not sure yet whether I’ll have to anchor the pole to the pad or not yet.

We went by the Sheila and Eduardo Zamora’s house.

Also met with Jennifer Johnson, a MK from Brazil.

We had a wonderful lunch and prayer time together. I think that Jennifer might get on board as a NAMB missionary. I think that’s great. MKs are a natural fit in our ministry, since we’re from another culture too!

Bayo and I cruised over to Lowe’s to pick up the supplies for the playground repair. Hopefully, that’ll be no big deal to fix.

I dropped him off back at the Terraces, then over to Azalea to go help the kids with their work.

Some of the really have to think to get the answers.

Trees are beautiful.

Not feeling that great today. Tired.

Been working on my new book project: BetaPrayer. It’s been fun really focusing on prayer over the last few weeks.
Rainy day.

Didn’t go into Chamblee today. Flood warnings advised me against it.

Ashley and I did the grocery shopping.

Not sure why anyone would name their cat “Moo Moo.”

Went to Stone Mountain this morning.

Enjoyed some rest time. Soaked in the hot tub. Groovy!

We got ready to leave and Jesse’s car wouldn’t start. Had to get the tow truck to take it to T&G. Starter problem. It got us back from Texas!

J and I went in my car over to Willow Branch. I helped some Congolese refugees with math. Jesse taught his guitar class.

Still seem tired from the weekend. My sore throat is a little better.

Here’s video from this Saturday.

I liked the big chess set at the pool.

Had a great morning at the missions conference at FBC Atlanta!

I enjoyed listening to Ian North and Bayo Otiti. Good stuff!

Bennett Ekandem and I spoke at the Chosen People class of Paul Diamond. Fun group!
I live to hear myself talk. At least according to my wife. And this picture.

Came home, rested then went to Stone Mountain.


Beautiful. Peaceful.

Had a great day with our two teams from FBC Duluth. We had Outreach Events at a mobile home park, Friendly Village and The Falls.

Teams did a wonderful job at the complexes!

Looking forward to an early morning with the folks at First Baptist Atlanta!

Spent most of the day resting. Woke up with a sore throat.

I’d planned on exercising, but I felt it was better to rest.

This afternoon I walked over to where they had cut down a dead tree. Big one!

Beautiful fall evening.

Tracking down stuff for the Outreach Events this weekend. Got more candy and balloons with pumps.

Made sure we have plenty of face paint. I’ll get all the food together on Friday and pack the car.

Jesse and I went to Azalea to check on the kids.

It’s a real case of hide and seek when we’re trying to leave. They hide in every little cubby hole possible. Not much homework today.

The boys are playing video games. Their grades are better!

I’m looking forward to having most of the day tomorrow to rest. I get worn out every year around this time.

This morning I picked up Eduardo and Sheila Zamora from their apartment at Huntington Ridge.

They are doing some wonderful missionary work at that location.

I enjoyed the group of candidates at the North American Mission Board! It was good to see my friend Mike Riggins. He’s been a huge supporter of our work.

It was a special blessing also because I got to see my dear friends Jon and Priscilla Sapp. They’re back in the USA now.

We worked together in Kenya in the mid-90s.

I went and checked on the kids at the mission.

I didn’t get to stay as long as usual because of the conference at First Baptist Atlanta.

I met Bayo at FBA. Ashley came too! Never too much Ashley!

The service this evening was really inspiring about work in Kosovo (the world’s youngest country) and Papau, New Guinea.

This tree was almost looked like it was on fire. Awesome colors.

Had a busy day today!

Jesse and I went up past Duluth to let the new manager of the Mobile Home Park about the Outreach Event this coming Saturday.

I went in the office and I hear Spanish. But Spanish that sounded different. And some of it wasn’t conjugated correctly. I looked at the manager, who looks kind of Latino, and wondered. The lady is trying to explain something to him. After a while I just said in English, “She making sure that she has to pay a late fee if it is after the 5th.”

“OH!” he said, grateful for any help.

Honestly I thought he was doing really well. I know I make all kinds of mistakes. I’m sure I make up words all the time.

So when it was my time to talk with him, he was grateful and very excited about having the team on the property this weekend. GREAT!

The complex is called Friendly Village. Dig it.

Unfortunately, we never could catch up with Marco. Bahd luck. He’ll take care of letting the folks at The Falls know about the party.

We went to Azalea to check on the kids. Lots of homework.

It was great to see Jouvens this afternoon.

I don’t see him nearly enough. He’s working a lot at the Dollar Store. He’s being considered for Assistant Manager of the store. I think that’s great!

I dropped Jesse off at the church and went to pick up Bayo Otiti from Huntington Terraces.

We went together to First Baptist Atlanta. It’s always such a treat to see your friends again.

I thought this was interesting.

The colors on the trees are incredible.

On the way home I saw the Tornado Bus. We had some good times on that bus.

I showed the Jesus Film in Spanish a bunch of times on that bus!