Monthly Archives: June 2012

Thoughts from the Front Porch

Thursday, June 28 It’s a mockingbird morning. The mockingbird that rules our front yard is a providing a free concert in the (slightly) cooler Louisiana morning. I sit, cup of coffee and Bible, for my quiet time.  In spite of the racket of his 5 note-7 song repertoire, I enjoy my time “alone”:  God, me, and a mockingbird. I’ve always …

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Wed. June 27

When Greg gets to Heaven   Greg Johnson is one of my friends. He’s also a hero and mentor.  I’ve learned way more from Greg than I could ever teach him. Greg lives in Union Hill and serves as a volunteer at Dry Creek Camp.  Greg was born with brain damage and is limited in many ways. But he hasn’t …

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The 5 Big Questions of Life

Monday, June 25, 2012 The sun is so bright that I don’t have to prove it exists. I’m blogging this week on 5 of the biggest questions of life. This is certainly not an exhaustive list.  It is also not the only list.  I’d love to see your list. It is simply my list.  These are 5 questions that have …

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On the Journey: Compelled

Thursday, June 21, 2012 Curt and DeDe Iles        Gondor, Ethiopia   circa 2007   Compelled:  to be driven along by a strong force or object. “It’s O.K. to be out on the limb.  That’s where the best fruit is found.” DeDe and I are taking the first steps on a new journey. We’ve applied with our missions organization,  the International Mission …

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We lift our eyes to Heaven . . .

I’m blogging this week from G.A. Girls Camp at Dry Creek. Cade Gibbs leads the song,  “Christ be the center of our lives.                                                        Be the place we fix our eyes.” Young girls singing fills the Tabernacle. I think of Patti and her story.  She’s an adult who grew up at Dry …

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