December 31 New Year’s Eve Finishing Strong “If it’s worth doing, it is worth doing right—especially if it is for God!” Ted Williams is generally considered the greatest hitter in the history of major league baseball. Two events from his career speak about the concept of “finishing strong.” In 1941, Williams entered the last day of the season with a …

  Moving Out Among my many callings is “Turtle Rescuer.” I snatch them off the highway,  mark them  with the date (on their shell) and turn them loose. December 30  Ready to Move Out  A few summers ago, DeDe, our youngest son Terry, and I took part in a youth camp in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This area …

December 29  Sharp Hooks Reas Weeks was a Dry Creek legend who lived and died before my time. He was a bachelor who lived in a remote area along Bundick Creek. He never owned a vehicle or held a regular job. He supported himself by fishing, hunting, and farming. He was known as the best creek fisherman in our area. …

Here is today’s story from Christmas Jelly: December 28 The 100-Foot Line  There’s a fine stand of young slash pines at Dead Man’s curve on the Longville Road. I’ve watched the growth of this forest since it was clear cut, then replanted in straight rows. The following year, the pines began to poke their heads above the grass. They’ve emerged …

His face softened as he extended his hand. His grip was just as strong as I expected. I hope mine was too. “Sir, I really mean it. I appreciate what you did for our country.”

Learn more about Lottie Moon by scrolling down* or visiting her Wikipedia page. You can also learn more and give directly to the Lottie Moon Mission Offering. Hey Friends, December 1-8 is the Week of Prayer among our denomination.  It is the time when we Southern Baptists give an offering toward overseas missions. This offering is called the “Lottie Moon …

A picture is truly worth a thousand words   Humor is so important wherever we are. I’m excited about getting a 4WD vehicle in Africa.  This is a typical Ugandan road during rainy season. I hope I don’t get one of these:    

  Friday, November 23, 2012                         Black Friday: A Wal Mart in the Sahara “It is the most important rule of the desert. You must learn to watch, to be sure, and always remember where you have come from.” -Saharan Tuareg nomad quoted by Amanda Jones in her story …

Read free sample chapters on Kindle from our new book, Christmas Jelly. The Journey DeDe and I are on a journey that will continue in Africa during 2013. We are currently training in Virginia where we’ll be until Christmas. Here is our tentative 2013 schedule: Jan. 14    Leave for Kenya Jan-April  Swahili Studies Kenya April-May  Bush Camp  Zambia May  Move …

Gifts are all around us if we only slow down, stop, and see them. Read free sample chapters on Kindle from our new book, Christmas Jelly. A Hand on My Shoulder I can still feel Raymond’s hand on my shoulder. I hope I always will. Four of us are walking through downtown Richmond.  It’s a mile walk, not 26.1 miles, …

So with Thanksgiving in our sights, we here at Creekbank stories want to share some holiday love with folks.  Right now, continuing until December 1st, sign up for our Newsletter and get a free e-book of Christmas Jelly! https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/248228 Tell your friends!  Remember, we send out the coupon code on December 1, and if your not signed up by then, …

The Right Gift It’s November.  Time to think about gifts.  As my momma says,  “It’s never too early to think about Christmas buying.” I’m reminded that the best gifts don’t have to be expensive.  They just need to be covered in love. When Nelson Mandela was South Africa’s president, he made a state visit to America.  President Bill Clinton and …

Today is Saturday, November 3. It’s a cool brisk day in the Appalachian foothills of Virginia. Excitement is building over our latest book, Christmas Jelly. You can read a sample chapter here or order your own copy. Ebook copies are for sale at Smashwords and Amazon Kindle. Later this week, we’ll be giving away free downloads of Christmas Jelly. African …