“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 of _________.    “I must take …

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 the far left is Lou …

“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. The only value that matters …

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 to World War II?   …

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, Book manager Lauren and their …

      “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 friends are set free and …

Thursday, Feb. 9 I’ve blessed with so many things and people in my life.  Here are a few snapshots from my heart.    

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/  

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 18, 1941  Elizabeth was startled …

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 as the doorknob turned. “Can …

We have lots of fun: is it children’s authors or childrens authors or childrens’ author? Well, children’s means one and we definitely want more than one child reading our books. What’s your call?    

Hunger, Commitment and more. Wednesday, January 25, 2012.                       On Wednesday’s I’m trying to write about my Life Plan.  I’ve discovered that I need this written plan to keep me focused and on task. I hope you enjoy and are challenged by my thoughts on this. I’d love to hear …

“To bring glory to God…” “We exist to bring glory to God by making disciples who treasure Christ &carry His name to the ends of the earth.” This is our church (Dry Creek Baptist) Life Statement. A life statement is simply a declaration of what you’re about… where you stand… why you exist. It says,  “I’ve driven a stake in …

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