Ashley and I enjoyed our Dedication Day with our team from Jonesboro, GA!

We gave Mike the Golden Egg of Eggcellence!

Sadly, right after I took this picture, my camera said the battery needed charging. It’s a brand new battery that I had charged up! It’s charging again now. Hopefully, this time it’ll work!

After the team gives their prayer promise to Jesus, I pray the Priestly Prayer in Hebrew and anoint their heads with oil from the Holy Land. They then sign the Landing Pad. Exactly three years ago today I first used the LP. It’s been covered with writing since then.

Took them on Safari to Global Mall. We ate Indian food at Ashianas.

Then upstairs to the Shiv Mandir Temple.

Went to Al Madina. Ashley had given each of the teams a PAID sticker. We had numerous people ask us what that meant. It was an amazingly good conversation starter! Jesus paid the price for our sins. That’ll preach!

Met back up at the church. The team helped us strike the set for The Show. Always makes it easier when you have 15 people helping!

Ash and I went on home after cleaning up the Fellowship Hall. We are both pooped. Today marked 13 days straight without a break. And you know we go at maximum levels every day. I’m really glad my voice will have a rest.

I finished editing the videos for the teams. Got one of the dvds burned and in the mail.

Admin duties now.

Ashley and I enjoyed briefing our team from Jonesboro. Miles came today and loved on Penelope.

We had the Red Thread Ceremony this morning.

We took them on Safari to the Buford Highway Farmers Market.

Ashley and I got them on site to their missions, then came on home. We are both pretty much worn out. This is 13 days straight for us. One more to go. Give it my absolute best!

I sprayed my Pink Magnolia trees with some fungicide.

They had this white fungus growing on them.

Also fertilized them. They seem to be responding well to the treatment. One of the trees is getting ready to bloom.

Also went to Lowes to get the other bolts I need for the “P’s Tienda” project. I got supplies to build some more WhirlWands.

Admin duties now.

Ashley, Penelope and I had a great time briefing our team from FBC Jonesboro, GA this morning. Even though my voice is pretty much blown out, still did my best!

I had them choose a feather to represent themselves.

I’m still working out the details on how to use the feather motif. Everyone had different colors.. I know at the end, I want to give them a peacock feather. Everyone gets the same one, just far better.

Even though I just turned 58, I think Ashley can attest, that I rock harder than most of the young people.

Ashley is so beautiful.



It was great to have another baby in the house.

I wonder how many other ministries do their presentations with babies crawling around their feet?

We took them on Safari to Plaza Fiesta!

Then to the missions!

Enjoyed watching Penelope this evening. Gave Ash and Miles a little time together.

Kathy’s sister Ann came over for a visit and got to see Jesse this evening too! Double blessing!

I blew out my voice over the last two days. Sound pretty sexy!

Hard to sing.

I’ve been really aggressive about using microphones and amplifiers so I don’t strain my voice. But when get a big group, I go pretty much crazy.

The leaders get the Golden Egg of Eggcellence!

I also give them a golden lamp from Jerusalem and a copy of my new book Power Prayer.

Ash and I always enjoy talking about Mexican Catholicism. There are a lot of funny things that we show them.

Our Dedication Day is always special.

Passing the baton, “It’s up to ME!” Way to go, Penelope!

Putting the prayer cards in front of Jesus. The Rabbinic Blessing. Signing the Landing Pad. All part of our dedication process.

I added something new today which sounds and is a little bizarre. The Father gave me an image of Paul when he made a vow of shaving his head. I don’t take it that far, but I do cut a small piece of hair from them as a promise to pray Heaven Eleven for the next 28 days.

People would come up to me and I would do the best I could to talk them out of taking the Vow.

It’s a serious thing! It turned out to be pretty cool and quite meaningful.

We took them on Safari to Plaza Fiesta!

The group helped us set up for The Show for tomorrow. It’s a lot of work for Ash and I by ourselves.

I’ve been so tired in the afternoons, I haven’t shot nearly as much video as I normally do. Gotta try and rest. Last night I didn’t get home to 9pm.

I have a new team tomorrow morning for three days! Not sure how I’m going to handle it. Just do the best I can I reckon. Normally, that’s plenty good enough!

Admin duties now.

Ashley, Penelope and I enjoyed briefing our teams on Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

I love the singin’, yellin’ and jumpin’ around.

Our Red Thread Ceremony.

On Safari to Al Madina.

The choir sang. The ladies wanted pictures.

Global Mall. Shiv Mandir.

Singing at the temple.

We had a block party at Forest Vale. Served over 400 slices of pizza.

And shared the Gospel.

Choir did great.



Home for admin duties.

Working on a list of the Whirlwind Missions Traditions 2016.

Got the WhirlWands and WhirlWater together. My special bubble solution and golden wands.

Also had the idea to do some spoken word things with Ashley based on lyrics from songs like “Speak Life” by Toby Mac and “Soul on Fire” by Third Day. I think it could turn out to be powerful.

Here’s to my 58th trip around the Sun! I share my birthday with Julius Caesar, Henry David Thoreau, Buckminster Fuller, Amadeo Modigliani, George Washington Carver, Oscar Hammerstein, Andrew Wyeth, and George Eastman!

Ashley and I had a wonderful time with our teams from Texas, Arkansas and N. Georgia!

I was really going at it.

I love my new megalaphone! It’s too big to be just a regular megaphone.

Raja Mode.

Buddhism.

The big globe.

P took a leak on me during one of my bits. Bahd luck. No big deal! : )

On Safari to Asian Square.
Coconut bun, ton o’ fun!

CD Tower.

And Penang with our team from N. Gwinnett Church.


Then to the missions.

We had one team that was turned away from Huntington Ridge because of new management. We’ve had missionaries living there for years. If all goes well the new guys will be cool with us coming. But you never know. It’s really important to have a sense of urgency in this work. All work can just suddenly stop.

We plan to have a block party for about 100 people tomorrow night along with an outdoor concert. Ashley and I did a recon of our pizza place to get prices for 50 cheese/pepperoni pizzas. Turned out to be about $6 a person.

Ash and I set up for The Show tomorrow.

I’m really doing maximum effort every morning. I was really tired this afternoon. I cut my day short around 4 pm, and went to Walmart to pick up some supplies before going home.

Sure feels good to rest.

Admin duties now.

K had to work late. Looking forward to seeing her soon.

I liked this. Birthday!

Ashley, Penelope and I had fun briefing our teams from Texas, Oklahoma and N. Georgia this morning!

Took them on Safari to the Buford Highway Farmers Market.

Then to the missions!

We were at several completely new missions today!

I stayed with the team from FBC Garland. I had to teach the bus driver the route to pick up and drop off the eight teams in the Norcross area.

We ate at the Hibachi Grill. The choir sang for their supper, plus $10.

Admin duties now.

Memorized over 100 people’s names.

And just to set the record straight, I have the no 1 Gran.

Saturday evening I posted my newest edition of Verbal surgery to my server.

Link on Facebook.

Got DVDs in the mail for our teams.

Kathy and I enjoyed our time with the youth choir from FBC Garland!



They really sang well. And I liked all the songs! Mark Hill and I have known each other for over 10 years.

We had a time of fellowship after the service hosted by the folks at FBCD.

Admin duties now.

I always liked this song.

I enjoy watching the raccoons and opossum at night.

This morning I recorded a new podcast!

Learn how to run your brain with “Spin Cycle.”

Did the shopping at Walmart.

Picked up some bases for my stands at the Dollar Tree.

Edited the video I shot of the team from Georgetown, TX: Main Street Baptist Church.

Went to Lowes to pick up materials for the set I’m working on for The Show.

The boards were too big to fit in Lil’ Red. Cut the PVC pipes to size in the parking lot.

Went back to Lowe’s later with Big Red to get the boards.

Gassed up Big Red.

Noice!

Mixed up some concrete to make the bases for the poles.

Make sure everything is plumb.

Measured and drilled holes.

Painted everything.

Turned out pretty good!

Have to clean up super well. Concrete is very corrosive.

Mixed up some fertilizer for my gardenias and pink magnolias.

Lot of productive work today.

Admin duties now.

Ashley, Penelope and I enjoyed our Dedication Day with our team from Texas!

Presenting the Golden Egg of Eggcellence!

We talked about Catholicism as is practiced in Mexico.

On our final day we pass the baton, “It’s up to ME.”

Sign the Landing Pad.

Plaza Fiesta never disappoints.

Ash and I went to the management office to talk with them about singing at Plaza Fiesta. Got the OK!

Circus is in town!

To the mission!

Enjoyed watching Penelope this afternoon. Ash and Miles enjoyed some couple time.

I got a new swing for her!

K and I watched Olympic Track and Field Trials. Super athletes.

Admin duties now.