For those of you enjoying a daily helping of Christmas Jelly, today’s post will publish at noon CST. A word from Curt Today, it’s three words. StayOnMessage. Listen to a podcast of this message: Thoughts on Reached the Unreached ( 4 minutes Draft of message at FBC Durham) DeDe and I share today at First Baptist Church …
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“Epilogue” Ch 40 from Trampled Grass
African is full of hospitality. Coy Webb and Abrahim Kiir. Be aware Be Astonished Tell Others We started with poet Mary Oliver’s three-strand cord anchoring the Amazing Life. It’s a good spot to end this journey. I’ve been enjoying a rocking version of one of my favorite hymns. I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene. It’s …
Read More »“Lagniappe” Ch. 39 from Trampled Grass
A word from Curt Today’s word is lagniappe. You’ll learn more about this neat word in today’s post. Enjoy! We’re posting chapters from our new ebook, Trampled Grass, daily. Tomorrow is the last chapter. We believe you’ll enjoy today’s story, “Lagniappe.”* You can download a copy at : Read sample chapters or purchase at Amazon. …
Read More »“Come On Over” Ch 38 from ‘Trampled Grass’
We’re posting chapters from our new ebook, Trampled Grass, daily. There are three more chapters including today’s post. You can download a copy of Trampled Grass at : Read sample chapters or purchase at Amazon. Read sample chapters or download at www.creekbank.net You can download the entire book as a PDF at creekbank.net by signing up for our Story Letter. Download …
Read More »“Hold The Rope” Ch 37 from Trampled Grass
Header photo: Ulua Camp children “help” with hose during borehole drilling. A true African church: Jombu Baptist Church Eastern Equatoria State/South Sudan. Jumbo Baptist Church is a truly African church. And that’s as it should be. Pastor Charles Remo and his fellow Kakwa believers are making a mark for the Gospel in their part of South Sudan. …
Read More »“The Word” Ch 36 from Trampled Grass
The village leader met us at our vehicle. He gripped my hand. “I know you have good news for us.” He was right. We had the best news of all: the Gospel of Jesus Christ that brings hope and forgiveness. Later, we were at an isolated refugee camp. The physical needs were obvious. “What do you need most?” The …
Read More »“Dignity” Ch. 35 from Trampled Grass
Dignity: The artistry of a cleanly swept yard. …
Read More »“I Hate Africa” Ch. 34 from ‘Trampled Grass’
We are humbled and honored that nearly 1000 readers like you are daily visiting our blog. If you enjoy what you read, please use one of the social media buttons (above) to spread the word. Thank you, Curt Iles Creekbank Stories: Stories Worth Telling We’re posting chapters from our new ebook, Trampled Grass, daily. …
Read More »“Storm Fatigue” Ch. 33 from ‘Trampled Grass’
We are humbled and honored that nearly 1000 readers like you are daily visiting our blog. If you enjoy what you read, please use one of the social media buttons (above) to spread the word. Thank you, Curt Iles Creekbank Stories: Stories Worth Telling A word from Curt Fatigue. It means exhaustion. An inability (or desire) to …
Read More »“Brick By Brick” Ch 32 from Trampled Grass
We continue our march through our new ebook, Trampled Grass. Chapter 32 (below) is one of my favorite stories from the book. Be sure to read the updated postscript. We’re posting chapters from our new ebook, Trampled Grass, daily. You can download a copy in four ways: Read sample chapters or purchase at Amazon. Read sample chapters or purchase at …
Read More »“Act Of Faith” Ch 31 from ‘Trampled Grass’
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. –Hebrews 11:1 NLT “Water is invisible when it’s underground. God put it down there and it’s our job to find it.” –Silva, Ugandan Hydrologist Note boys in tree watching drilling Drilling a borehole is an true act of faith. …
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