Curt Iles, Storyteller
Vulnerable It’s a word I have trouble pronouncing. Vul-ner-able But we understand what it means. Being vulnerable means you have no one to protect you. You’re on your own. Not only that, but you have no advocate. No one who is stronger, older, more powerful to defend you. In fact, being vulnerable means you are …
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Relationships It’s always about relationships! Current Video: A wonderful way to greet http://youtu.be/KQqV7uU-7Q4 See how Nubian children in West Nile Uganda greet visitors. The Gifts of Africa: Imported cheese and a rooster named Roho You never know what a day in Africa will bring. It often …
The African Ear “Bro. Skiles, I can’t read or write, so I’m depending on you to rightly preach and share from God’s word.” -E. Bourque to his pastor, First Baptist Church Moss Bluff. Most Africans are oral learners. They learn best from what they see and hear. This isn’t an excuse to miss out on …
Acts 2/Part 2: Invasion of the Baby Snatchers Africans and myths quote I saw Acts 2 in action during our time at Faith Baptist Church in Nimule, South Sudan. Thousands of South Sudanese have fled through Nimule during the recent conflict. Many have continued on to the refugee camps of Uganda. Others have stayed …
THE RUSSIAN MAFIA The city we live in, Entebbe Uganda, is home to many ex-pats. I never fully understood that term. The dictionary defines it as “___________________ Entebbe is a city of ex-pats. Many work for the large UN base beside the airport. Others for the numerous N.G.O’s that base their operations here. DeDe …
What in the world is a “Child-Headed Household” and “Unaccompanied Minor?” Friday 21 March Back home in Entebbe Scroll down for prayer needs. The UN has a special term for them. They call them “Unaccompanied Minors.” It means they are refugees who arrived without an adult. They may truly be orphans. Both parents are dead …
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Curt with new friend in Wajo Camp, West Nile District, Uganda We’re away (beginning Wed. 12 March) from the world of internet for most of the next week. DeDe and I are traveling in northern Uganda with a Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief team. They are representing Baptist Global Response and learning how we can …
We’re away from the world of internet for most of the next week. DeDe and I are traveling in northern Uganda with a Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief team. They are representing Baptist Global Response and learning how we can touch the needs of refugees from South Sudan and Democratic Congo. You can follow our journey …
We’re away from the world of internet for most of the next week. DeDe and I are traveling in northern Uganda with a Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief team. They are representing Baptist Global Response and learning how we can touch the needs of refugees from South Sudan and Democratic Congo. You can follow our journey …
Friday, 15 March Adjumani Uganda Scroll down for prayer needs. A full day of being in refugee camps. Nothing will break your heart like seeing thousands suffering and facing uncertain futures. Yet even in our heartbreak, we are in love. In love with our Jesus who said, “Come unto me . . .” …
Homesickness and Friendship Fires Today is our son Clint’s 30th birthday. It’s only fitting that I drag out his most famous story. As the fire warmed the cold Arkansas night, our mouse friend enjoyed leftover pieces of our macaroni supper. As we sat there and just enjoyed the sounds of the night, I looked …
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We’re away (beginning Wed. 12 March) from the world of internet for most of the next week. DeDe and I are traveling in northern Uganda with a Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief team. They are representing Baptist Global Response and learning how we can touch the needs of refugees from South Sudan and Democratic Congo. You …
“It’s Being a Long Time” Truck sign TRUST JESUS SALOON THANK GOD I MADE IT. I’M NOT MAKING FUN. I’VE WRITTEN 11 BOOKS AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PRINTED WORDS. YOU CAN FIND MISTAKES GALORE. SPENT BULLETT IF YOU FIND A MISTAKE: DO TWO THINGS. 1.LAUGH 2.TELL ME ABOUT IT.
Displaced but not Misplaced. A displaced person has left their home for succor within their home country. A refugee has crossed a national border for the same reason. There’s really no difference. Just a matter of geography and ________. All have hurting hearts. All need our help. Displaced… but not Misplaced… So often …
