A Perfect night . . . Bible study around a roaring campfire With friends and neighbors. Watched over by a fingernail slice Of waxing moon above the western horizon. Shining through the pines. The moon is holding hands With Jupiter (above) and bright Venus (below.) They’re all three safely in the care Of …
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Press Release: Sat. Feb. 25 Book event at Hastings Alexandria
Today’s Quote and Weather Report : “For the man sound in body and serene of mind there is no such thing as bad weather; every sky has its beauty, and storms which whip the blood do but make it pulse more vigorously.” -George Glissing. A word from Curt: Friends, This is a press release …
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Encouraging: Let my words be few…
Powerful Thoughts on prayer If you are not praying, then you are quietly confident that time, money, and talent are all you need in life. You’ll always be a little too tired, a little too busy. But if, like Jesus, you realize you can’t do life on your own, then no matter how busy, no …
My Life Plan for 2012: A Summary
“If it’s in your head, it’s simply a dream; when you write it down, it becomes a goal.” -Emmitt Smith Ten Pins: Life Plan for 2012 1. The Foundation Life verse: Life statement: Jesus’ Life statement: 6 Words for 2012: Focused/Balanced/Prayer/Hospitality/Missional/Commitment 2. My wife DeDe 3. Taking care …
Louisiana History: May 1922
The true birth of Dry Creek Baptist Church Most ‘Dry Creekers’ agree that this spot is Morrow Bridge. I do know our church and the camp also baptized toward Three Bridges. I’m not sure if the date on the photo is May 22, 23, or May 29. What do you think? The lady on …
Encouragement: Are you beating yourself up?
“What you think of me is none of my business.” Think about this thought. What does it really mean? We spend much of our lives worried about what others think of us. We lose much joy creating storms in our minds over others and their perceived values of us. 3 simple thoughts on this: 1. …
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Creekbank Stories: Current and Future Book Titles
Curt Iles/Creekbank Stories http://www.creekbank.net Represented by Chip MacGregor/MacGregor Literary. Publicist: Sycomm/Lake Charles, LA Speaking: Christian Speakers Services Dallas, TX A Spent Bullet First book in “Louisiana Skies” series Historical Fiction Status: Finished 95,000 words Key word: Moving! Premise: Can two young people—a Milwaukee soldier and Louisiana schoolteacher—find love in the days leading up …
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Book Event in Alexandria, LA Feb. 25 Hastings Books
We are excited about our upcoming book event in Alexandria, LA on Feb. 25 Notice, we didn’t say “book signing” although that will be part of the festivities from 2:00-5:00 PM. Hastings Books is an excellent book venue located in MacArthur Village near the junction of Jackson St Extension and MacArthur Drive. Store manager Lucas, …
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‘Uncle Sam’, our new Louisiana children’s book. A companion to ‘A Spent Bullet’
“Children are enjoying the book nearly as much as the adults.” The recent release of our new children’s book, Uncle Sam: A Horse’s Tale, has been a great experience. This early reader tells the story of Sam, a US Cavalry horse who journeys to Louisiana in 1941. Sam and several of his …
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Snapshots from a full life
Thursday, Feb. 9 I’ve blessed with so many things and people in my life. Here are a few snapshots from my heart.
Radio interview today (2/7/12) at noon
I’ll be talking about A Spent Bullet and Uncle Sam today at noon on Lake Charles FM 100.5 Listen online at http://www.kelbradio.com/
A Spent Bullet Chapter 7: Words and Letters
Author’s Notes: In chapter 6, Elizabeth Reed’s grandmother Ma and her younger brother Ben hatched a scheme to get Elizabeth corresponding with a solider. The plot thickens in chapter 7. Enjoy. I’m writing discussion questions for book clubs and Accelerated Readers. I’d appreciate your help on questions. Chapter 7 Words and Letters Monday, August …
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A Conspiracy is Born ‘A Spent Bullet’ Chapter Six
Chapter 6 In Cahoots Ben heard the approaching footsteps and shoved the bullet under his pillow and began innocently singing: “Do your ears hang low, do they flop, do they flop? Can you tie ‘em in a bow, can you tie ‘em in a knot?” He sat on the edge of the bed …
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