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His face softened as he extended his hand. His grip was just as strong as I expected. I hope mine was too. “Sir, I really mean it. I appreciate what you did for our country.”

Learn more about Lottie Moon by scrolling down* or visiting her Wikipedia page. You can also learn more and give directly to the Lottie Moon Mission Offering. Hey Friends, December 1-8 is the Week of Prayer among our denomination.  It is the time when we Southern Baptists give an offering toward overseas missions. This offering is called the “Lottie Moon …

Read free sample chapters on Kindle from our new book, Christmas Jelly. The Journey DeDe and I are on a journey that will continue in Africa during 2013. We are currently training in Virginia where we’ll be until Christmas. Here is our tentative 2013 schedule: Jan. 14    Leave for Kenya Jan-April  Swahili Studies Kenya April-May  Bush Camp  Zambia May  Move …

Gifts are all around us if we only slow down, stop, and see them. Read free sample chapters on Kindle from our new book, Christmas Jelly. A Hand on My Shoulder I can still feel Raymond’s hand on my shoulder. I hope I always will. Four of us are walking through downtown Richmond.  It’s a mile walk, not 26.1 miles, …

So with Thanksgiving in our sights, we here at Creekbank stories want to share some holiday love with folks.  Right now, continuing until December 1st, sign up for our Newsletter and get a free e-book of Christmas Jelly! https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/248228 Tell your friends!  Remember, we send out the coupon code on December 1, and if your not signed up by then, …

Today is  Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Hurricane Sandy is one cold lady! Irony: I came from Louisiana and ended up on the edge of a hurricane! I encourage you to read this powerful message on the Sovereignty of God by my pastor, Charlie Bailey. Our newest short story collection,  Christmas Jelly, is now available. I’ve posted one of my favorite …

Every person I know back home has had a chance to hear the Gospel.  Many are lost. However, none of them haven’t heard.  There’s a church on every corner in Beauregard Parish. People like the man in the photo haven’t heard.  Everyone deserves one chance to hear about Jesus. The vision of the International Mission Board is that a multitude …

An An Adult Male Purple Martin Wings and Roots   If you ask what I like best about purple martins, I’d reply, “It’s how these birds have wings and roots.” One of the joys of my rural life is the six months yearly the martins spend as my guests. These migratory birds, members of the swallow family, first arrive in …

Thursday, October 11 The following powerful story is from a choice couple serving in a difficult part of North Africa. I cannot list their names but beg you to pray for them and their sweet children. Dear Friends and Family, Thank you for being such an encouragement to us. I was watching a man across the street painting a house. …

The Journey Curt and DeDe Iles serving on East African Engaged Team                 Curt and DeDe Iles will begin serving in Uganda in 2013.  They’ll be working as Master’s/International Service Corps workers with the International Mission Board.   After two months of training in Virginia, they’ll make a short Christmas trip home, and …

  We’ve been in Houston for a few days. It’s always a good trip to make me glad I live twenty-five miles from a traffic signal.     Trivia:  Did you know you can drive from Dry Creek, Louisiana to Pineville and never be stopped by a red light?   If you know the path, let me know.   As …

So our friends and readers can know what’s going on, here are frequently asked questions concerning our upcoming journey to Africa as well as our writing, plans, and dreams. When are you going? DeDe and I will first go for two months of training in Virginia. (Oct. 15-Dec.15).  We’ll return home for the holidays and leave for Uganda on January …

Part of our application process to serve with the International Mission Board was writing a 6-10 page “autobiography.” My wife DeDe looked at this requirement and shook her head.  “There’s no way I can write six pages about myself.” Curious Curt had a different reaction.  “How can I limit it to ten pages?” That’s why we make such a good …