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  It’s another day at the Creek. Podcast on Acts 5 Acts 5: The boys got into trouble and the Religious leaders threw them into prison without supper. Enjoy this podcast and many more episodes at https://rss.com/podcasts/thecreek/ You can listen to all podcasts here.   Today’s podcast begins with Acts 5                

The Three Trees will debut on May 1. Originally written as a graduation gift book, it has evolved into short stories that will appeal to readers of all ages. Chapter 2 “Just Show Up” from The Three Trees Just Show Up That’s it. It’s a significant measure of success. Just show up every day. It’s incredible what a difference that …

A memorable duet: the morning birds and God’s Word. Acts 5: the troubling story of Ananias and Sapphira. https://rss.com/podcasts/thecreek/ -Wendell Berry “The Bible was written to be read outside.’

An literary agent once told me, “Don’t put chapters of your upcoming book online. Readers won’t buy the book. They’ve already seen it. Hogwash.   file:///C:/Users/curt/OneDrive/Desktop/20.0%20THE%20THREE%20TREES.pdf   20.0 THE THREE TREES     m h

PROLOGUE THE THREE TREES   PDF COPY OF ACTUAL MANUSCRIPT THIS IS MICROSOFT WORD COPY of the same passage. You may print it out and make track changes if you wish. After you edit, take photos of your comments and suggested corrections.

The Gift of Another Day March 3 My mother, Mary Iles, turns 90 today.  I’ve found that I love her more each year. I thank God for the parents she and Dad were (and are.) Send her a birthday message at curt@creekbank.net.   My sisters, Colleen and Claudia, and I are taking her to the State Girl’s basketball tournament today. …

Landing Page for all things The Three Trees  UPDATED March 2, 2025 Front Cover   Back Cover     THE THREE TREES CURT ILES   There are three trees on the front cover, and each has a story to tell. “The small longleaf pine in the foreground has spent most of its young life in a grassy stage with little …

Grit! What does it mean to you? Tell me a story from your life about grit? Admiral Chester Nimitz: “We will all of us put our shoulders to the wheel & finish the job as soon as we can.” -Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to Catherine Nimitz (December 31, 1944 By 1945, Japan was a defeated nation.) Jesus: “Keep your hands …

The leaping beggar in Acts 3 “And he jumped so high and clicked his heels.” -“Mr. Bojangles” Jerry Jeff Walker   Acts 3 You’ll enjoy the action-packed story of the healing of the lame beggar. PODCAST AT https://rss.com/podcasts/thecreek/1921102 How high do you think he leapt? PETER: “Look at me!” “Silver and gold have I none, but what I have I …

Confidentially and Gossip   I’m working today on a new chapter in my upcoming book, “Three Trees.” I’ll be sharing my outline,rough draft, and notes. I’d love for your input at www.creekbank.net Listen to King Solomon:   Proverbs on Confidentiality When arguing with your neighbor, don’t betray another person’s secret. Others may accuse you of gossip, and you will never …

It’s Monday at the Creekbank. Here are some thoughts for the day. Proverbs 24 on Feb. 24 “An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭24‬:‭26‬ ‭NLT‬‬ We all need someone  who will tell us the truth. Who is that person in your life? More https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.24.26.NLT                         …

In the Word   The Proverbs reading plan has been a part of my life for decades. It has benefited me greatly in not losing my way.   Read a Proverbs chapter for the corresponding date: Proverbs 21 for February 21. At the end of the month, return to Chapter 1. It won’t get old. I promise you. I like …

Day 3 update on our upcoming book, ‘Three Trees.’ You can help. Scroll down.   Reader feedback continues to be highly positive on our latest short story collection, ‘Where I Come From.’ “. . . Creekbank Stories’s best book yet.” See for yourself today at Amazon https://bit.ly/eBookWhereIComeFrom It’s available in paperback, E-book, and hardback formats.   ‘Three Trees’ will debut …