Taking care of your flocks…

“Know the conditions of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.” -Proverbs 27:34 One of my best friends, Mark Miller, shared this fascinating story told by his grandfather, Jay Miller. Mr. Jay was the youngest of the seven Miller brothers, a family that made a good mark on our area with lives of good deeds, strong families, and rural values. With Mark’s permission, I’ll share...

6 Words to Live by in 2010

Each year I try to select six words that guide my life.  This is my current list.  I’d love to hear from you on what your favorite word(s) are. 1. Passion 2. Grit 3. Gratitude 4. Balance 5. Legacy 6. Peace

Commitment A lesson from Charles A. Lindbergh

Lindbergh on Commitment Charles A. Lindbergh instantly became world famous after his solo flight over the Atlantic.  However, the following story from the years before his trans-Atlantic journey reveal much about the character and commitment of this young man. This passage from Wikipedia details Lindbergh’s career as an air mail pilot Two days before he opened service on the route on April 15,...

3 ways we can help in Haiti

1.  Pray for Haiti.  It’s the most important thing we can do, and everyone can do it. 2.  I plan to give through Baptist Global Response. I worked closely with them after the tsunami as well as in HIV/AIDs ministry in South Africa.  They are good stewards and carefully look for giving “hand-ups” as well as “hand-outs.”   Visit 3.  Make micro-finance loans...

Discussion questions from A Good Place

Discussion questions for A Good Place by Curt Iles Below are discussion questions from chapters 1 and 19 of my latest novel, A Good Place.   Help us by submitting your discussion topics for each chapter. This reader’s guide is to facilitate discussion by book clubs, individuals of all ages, and school groups. A Good Place is being enjoyed by readers of all ages and backgrounds.   A father...