One of the best parts of following Jesus is His faithfulness in the midst of trials. We are not exempted from trouble and tragedy. Our comfort is simply knowing that He stands with us. My travels to eastern Congo have taught me so much. It’s a war-torn region rife with poverty, violence, and daily difficulties on having water, food, …
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Wed. March 7 What is a “whupping stick”?
This is a favorite chapter of readers of The Wayfaring Stranger. Enjoy! Joe looked at the knife he already knew too well. He had felt its cold steel against his neck. He was facing a killer and he was now at a great disadvantage. They circled each other like two dogs. Amos was moving the handle of the knife from …
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The Wayfaring Stranger Chapter 38 On the third day after Joe Moore had disappeared from Ten Mile, Amos Long and his men were sitting around a campfire, talking, drinking, and laughing when a boy arrived. The boy, about ten or eleven, walked up among the men and stood quietly. Finally, one of the men noticed him, saying, “What …
Read More »“Hot as a Bottle of Tabasco”
Le Petit Baton Rouge When you step out of your vehicle at Avery Island, a sharp pungent odor burns your nostrils. It is the smell of hot red peppers in the drifting in the air. You’re at the home of Tabasco Hot Sauce. A few years ago while touring the Tabasco plant, I first saw the red stick shown …
Read More »Thoughts from the Weekend
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 Orion the Hunter (to the …
Read More »Press Release: Sat. Feb. 25 Book event at Hastings Alexandria
Today’C. A word from Curt: Friends, This is a press release for Saturday’s event. If you’d share this with your friends via Facebook and Twitter, it could help us have the best book event yet. Our goal is to sell 48 books and break the Hastings one day record. Help spread the word! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter …
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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 matter how tired you are, …
Read More »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 of _________. “I must take …
Read More »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 the far left is Lou …
Read More »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. The only value that matters …
Read More »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 to World War II? …
Read More »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, Book manager Lauren and their …
Read More »‘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 friends are set free and …
Read More »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.
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