Creekbank Stories Curt Iles, Storyteller
My Life Plan 2026
CURT ILES
As of 1 July 2026
***What Really Matters***
“A good Life Plan is always growing, changing, and under construction.”
My Life Statement
“I want to be a Man God can use,
be an Encourager,
and be respected by those who know me best.”
My Life Verse
Matthew 6:33
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“Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you.”
I work for the Kingdom.
12 Life Words/AKA 12 Stones
My 2026 Keyword: Onward!
1. Perseverance
2. Encouragement
3. Relationships REACH: Influence/Impact
4. LLL/Lifelong Learner Curiosity
5. Legacy
6. Kindness
7. Purpose Passion.
8. Stewardship
9. Humility
10. Balance
11. Integrity
12. Gratitude
JESUS The Foundation Cornerstone
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The Mission of Creekbank Stories:
Sharing moving stories that encourage and inspire.
SHARING THE GOSPEL
See dirt. Throw seeds.
See plants? Pour water.
The growing plant
Night and Day. Guantrmo Bay
esus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.””
Mark 4:26-29 NLT
My sowing field is to the least of these in the hardest places.
Acts 1:8 to the ends of the earth.
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My Watchword: Onward!
Keep your hands on the plow. Onward!
Eyes Forward!
Anyone who starts to plow and then keeps looking back is of no use for the Kikngdom of God.
Jesus in Luke 9:62
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OUR MISSION at Calvary Baptist Church:
To lead every member to become a fully devoted follower of Christ.
The 4 Traits of a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
1. Biblically Rooted Believer
2. Deeply Connected Friend
3. Mission Minded Servant
4. Faithful Disciple Maker
Lead yourself; Be led by others; Lead others
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True North:
My North Star
My Inner Compass: Integrity
Do the Right Thing
The Concentric Circles of My Life
Buckets
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What am I doing to replenish my bucket of love and stewardship?
INSTANT YESES AND IRREVOCABLE NOS.
Instant YES
Saying Yes to the things that matter; Saying no to those that don’t.
Yes, Lord.
Place Yes on the Table!
Know when (and why) to say no.
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Irrevocable NOs
I will not cheat
I will not steal
I will not lie
I will not coast
My Irrevocable NOs
Say no to lesser things, so I can say yes to the things that really matter.
I am most proud of the things I’ve said no to.
I will not cheat on DeDe.
I will not take money that doesn’t belong to me.
I will not lie.
I will not intentionally hurt any one. If I do, I’ll try to make it right.
I will not be unkind.
I will not talk ill of anyone behind their back. If there is a problem, I’ll address it promptly, personally, and face-to-face.
I will not talk ill of of anyone when they walk away from a group.
I will seek my best to live the unoffended life.
I will not coast.
Life Statement My prayer for today: “Lord, help me say no to the things I should. Help me to say yes to the priority things in my life. Most of all, let me say yes to you. Amen”
“It’s easy to say no to things, when you have a burning Yes in your heart.”
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Foggy Statements
That sounds good, but …
I’d like think it over.
Thank you, but I’ll pass at this time.
I’ve chosen to not take on anything new without . . .
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The Mission of Creekbank Stories:
Sharing moving stories that encourage and inspire.
See dirt. Throw seeds.
See plants? Pour water.
The growing plant
Night and Day. Guantrmo Bay
esus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.””
Mark 4:26-29 NLT
My sowing field is to the least of these in the hardest places.
Acts 1:8 to the ends of the earth.
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My Watchword: Onward!
Keep your hands on the plow. Onward!
Eyes Forward!
Anyone who starts to plow and then keeps looking back is of no use for the Kikngdom of God.
Jesus in Luke 9:62
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Calvary
The 4 Traits of a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
1. Biblically Rooted Believer
2. Deeply Connected Friend
3. Mission Minded Servant
4. Faithful Disciple Maker
Lead your self; Be led by others; Lead others
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INDEX
Index
Life Statement
6 Words to Live By
STAY IN TOUCH
Here I Standp
My 9 Priority Steps
My Circles of Influence
Life Quotes
My Manifesto on the Sanctity of Life
Manifesto: Gender/Sex
Be Magnanimous
Saunter. What I do in Dry Creek
Dictionary Stalwart
Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more
adjective
adjective: stalwart
loyal, reliable, and hardworking.”he remained a stalwart supporter of the cause”
My Mission Points
Tamp and Grind
MY BUCKETS
Spiritual/Reflection
Family/Friends
Creative Hard Work
Mental Health. Dry Creek/Outdoor/Adequate rest
**Outdoors
Stay in Touch
Moon phases/Earthshine
Sunrise/Sunset
Equinoxes/Solstice. Stake
Birds
Trees
Night Sky. Planets
Major Constellations
Meteor showers
Sleep on the ground
Old House nights
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Here I Stand:
Rock Solid Statements
”Here I stand: I can do no other.” -M. Luther
I have made a decision.
I choose to believe. “Lord. I believe. Help my unbelief.”
I choose to trust.
I’ve made a commitment.
If I’m wrong…
Lord, don’t let me become too comfortable. Don’t let me coast.
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Paradox: Finish Strong is Work Hard:
Leave a work that is unfinished.
I believe I’ve done right by My People.
I’ve honored my ancestors and am leaving a clear path for my descendants.
Create in me a clean heart
Don’t have a nasty heart
“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.”
—Atticus Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 11
I do not plan to die from “Adult loss of vigor.”
Focus.
Do it now, don’t put if off, esp. if it’s a tough/bad job.
Focus. “He set his face toward Jerusalem.”
Connection with my circles of influences.
I am called to be a leader of men. This includes my sons, grandsons, nephews, and great nephews.
Connections: I want to touch my grandchildren, and therefore their grandchildren.
I’ve been a great grandson, a grandson, a son, father, uncle. and a grandfather. I am among men most blessed. I hope to live to hold a great grandchild in my arms.
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9 + Steps
Stay Alive My job is to stay alive with the days God has allotted me.
Fresh walk with Jesus
Caretaker of my family/clan/and our legacy
Write for Influence and Impact
Coming home to Dry Creek: The Outdoor Life
Minister to “The Least of These*”
Finish Well. “Coda” LTWBTYFI: Leave this World Better than you found it.
Be a Good Steward
Leader of Men /Be a Man’s Kind of Man.
Simplify my Life
Right turns only
Lighten the Load
Just say no.
Tether my iPhone
Plan the
Do it right.
“Don’t half-ass things.
Full ass them.”
-Walter. Xxxxxx’s Dad
My Circles of Influence
DeDe My Life Partner
Close Family My Clan. 17+ Mom
Extended Family
Siblings/Uncle/Aunt/Nephews/Nieces/Cousins
Circle of Men
Friends
Friends/acquaintances
Readers/Listeners
Reach
5000 FBFriends
Xx Fans in
Xx Emails Mailchimp
Xx you tube
Xxx Podcast
32,000 BECI
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My Manifesto on the
Sanctity of Life
