Street Stories - A Ringside Seat To Over 4 Decades Of Taking Jesus To The Streets Of The World

Evidently, because The Light had invaded the darkness, the performers on the pier were visibly upset and screaming to Keith to kick us off the pier. Star Woman, the Astral Woman, yelled at Keith, “Get those Christian out of here. Get them off the pier.” Then on behalf of the sword swallowers and tarot card readers she threatened, “If you don’t get them out of here, we are all leaving.” She expected Keith to agree with her and kick us off the pier. But instead of kicking us off the pier, he told Star Woman, “Good. You go ahead and leave.” Then he said, “Besides, I like them better anyway.” Oh, my Jesus. Not only had He protected us from being thrown into the ocean and being chased off the pier, but He had also given us great favor with the Mallory Square Pier Manager, Keith. Out of nowhere a local man who cut up coconuts with a large blade knife and sold them yelled out, “Free coconuts for the Christians!!!” A roar of approval rose up from the crowd. The sunset was right on time. The crowd celebrated it and turned their attention from us and the wild pier performers. Our team thanked God and slipped away from the pier and made our way to Duval Street. The Fantasy Festival Parade was only a few nights away and Duval Street was already rocking with revelers and Toga wearing people patronizing Sloppy Joe’s Bar. “Toga! Toga!” was the chant Fantasy Festival revelers shouted in chorus from inside Sloppy Joe’s. Hundreds of people had already begun partying up and down Duval Street, many scantily dressed and lots of

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