It’s All God’s

The last few weeks I have been working on a map project.
I always get the same questions.

• Where are the homeless shelters?
• Where can I find a hospital?
• Where can I get my MHMR meds?
• Where is an AA meeting?
• Where can I get real help?

I created a Google map with all of these points for Dallas. I have color coded them for simplicity. If you can think of anything that I left off - please let me know.

Thanks,
~Wayne

Last Friday we took on a huge task of passing out blankets at the bridge.
I rented a Penske truck and Mark and I drove to purchase 800 blankets. Remember that the Bridge administration told us that if we bring anything - we must bring 800 - so that no one gets left out.
Now the Bridge has new rules - only those that have permission to stay in the facility - may eat dinner.
So, we only got to pass out about 200 blankets.

It was such a great time to hang out with our homeless friends - and give them a gift of warmth.
We took the rest of the blankets back to our storage facility at NBC and returned the truck.
Somewhere between the church and truck return place - I hit something. Mark and I aren’t really sure how it happened - thank the Lord that I purchased the extra insurance!
Mark - “you can fit - go ahead”
Wayne -”No, I think I’m going to hit it”
Mark - “I should be driving - just go”
Wayne - “What was that noise?”

Tonight I installed an app on my iPhone that is truly amazing. I can control my Keynote (or PowerPoint) from my phone. (Click here to install it on your iphone)

Now why in the world would you want to control your presentation with your phone?

1. I can see my slide notes on the screen of my phone.
2. If I turn a different mode on - I can see my slides - on my phone.
3. As a remote - running over WiFi - I get a much more consistent and solid connection to my computer than I would from Apple’s IR remote or a third party remote.
4. I can see a timer on my phone - to keep me on time with my presentation.
5. The software has a pointer that I can use over my Keynote to highlight sections on the screen.
6. Honestly - I can’t find my Apple remote - and this is much better than setting my laptop in front of me and hitting the space bar.

This is truly awesome - I am sold. And - it cost 99 cents! Imagine spending a buck and getting a remote for your presentation. It’s not another gadget to carry around or loose - I always have my phone.

I am in geek heaven - not really but at least on a geek high.

Pointer for iPhone  - company website

Install the App on your iPhone

You will have to install an app on your computer (Pointer Server) - which you can download from their website. It might add an additional 2 minutes to your install - but well worth the time.

This is our last video email of the semester at DTS.

This was produced by the amazing team that I am blessed to work with. Ryan Holmes (Production Manager) and Jessica Holland (Producer) traveled to Stillwater, Ok to film this. Joey Woestman (Producer) edited the story and created this video. Jonathan Galloway (Audio Enginner) makes sure that we sound good.

Today my wife sent me a link to this site. Watch the videos. You will be very impressed.

It is very powerful. The stories are amazing. I especially liked the stories from Greg Ellis and Brian Welch.

Logos is Bible software and I have been using it since 1995. Over the years the software has added great academic and practical functionality to Bible study - as well as literally thousands of books to the library.  I originally purchased the scholar’s library (a big package with hundreds of books) and I have been adding to it since then. But since I switched to an Apple a few years ago, running Logos through a virtual PC has been a pain.

I have been trying out Logos for Mac since the alpha was released.  I have to admit - I am a Logos fan, but not a fan of running Windows in order to get to it.

I have been running Logos on my mac using Parallels for well over two years. But the problem is Windows. I really don’t like having to deal with Windows in order to get to Logos. Logos has a great library - but is also very slow.

This was the original concept icon for Logos for Mac

But now, Logos is native on my Mac - and I am a big fan. It runs much faster on my mac than it does in windows. Try searching for “God” in Logos on a Windows computer and you will need a pillow for the nap. But the Mac version - is so much betta.

Now my Greek and Hebrew don’t search correctly (hey, I am still using the beta) but for referencing the hundreds of books in my library. It is awesome. I am really looking forward to the actual release - which is soon!

Last night Logos sent me an email notifying me that they are now accepting pre-orders. The best part is that I only have to spend $59.95 to get the mac version of the engine. For a limited time Logos is offering a free upgrade if you purchase $250 worth of other products from their site.  I already have a huge library and my economy isn’t getting a bail out - so I’ll just stick with the upgrade.  As soon as I get my hands on a copy I will post a thorough review.

The amazing talent that I get to work with here at DTS produced this piece.

Ryan Holmes (Production Manager) and Joey Woestman (Camera) traveled to Green Bay and shot the footage. Jessica Holland (Producer) created this piece. She chose the best shots and great music. Ryan polished the piece in Color and Jonathan Galloway (Audio Engineer) makes sure that is sounds great.

Today I had the privilege of visiting an apartment complex in South East Dallas. For some it would be just another complex, but for a small group of individuals it is the beginning of a new life.

Imagine a life full of despair, depression, drugs - and a child. Single moms with addictions have very little hope in their lives. And their children - we fear for them.

But imagine an opportunity for recovery and a new life. Imagine a treatment center that provides recovery from your addiction and a safe haven for your child. Now what happens when your treatment is finished? Are you ready to jump out into this cruel world with a few weeks of sobriety and a newborn?

Hopeful Solutions Inc. is a non profit that helps these moms get a chance at a new life. Moms who have graduated from a recovery center are welcomed by a community that will love and support them. These womThe program begins with a new apartment - free from the hassle of rent for up to eighteen months. These moms are given day care services for their child as they are placed in new apprenticeship jobs where they will learn new skills to provide for their families.en will have weekly meetings and one on one mentoring. Hopeful Solutions wants to see these women succeed! It won’t be easy - the moms must continue to make progress - but it is worth everyone’s effort to be involved in such great work.

There are many challenges ahead for these young mothers- but where to sleep and how to feed your children -won’t be stressing them out tonight.

Pray for these moms. Pray for them to maintain their sobriety. Pray that Hopeful Solutions will have the resources that it needs to get the job done and pray for the leadership of this great ministry.

Here is another video created by the amazing people that I get to work with at DTS.

We shot this interview in our basement studio. Jessica Holland (Producer) created this story. She found perfect B-Roll footage from the actual civil war in Kenya. We purchased the footage from ABC news. She chose the music and created a great story. The still images were given to us with permission to use - from the talent.

Here are pics from our trip to Colorado for you bums who aren’t on Facebook.