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  Contented   “But Godliness with contentment is great gain.”   –I Timothy 6:6   It’s the coldest morning of the year.    23 degrees at daylight.   I always think of old drafty houses on days like this.   We lived in The Old House as a boy, and I still shudder at the memory of the icy wind whistling …

Sometimes, an image burns into our minds without words. Such are these recent photos from the Iles homestead in Dry Creek.    

    My Dad loved Dry Creek Baptist Church and Dry Creek Baptist loved him in return. Attention: To all who want their church to be the best it can be in reaching others. The following is what I call “Brother C’s Manifesto.” It was written by my late father, Clayton Iles. I’ve left it in his unique handwriting. I …

Encouragement is something that doesn’t cost anything to give yet the outcome is priceless! -May Hill Encouragement   What a good word: encouragement. I could list various definitions. Instead, I’ll do what I do (and love) best. I’ll tell a story: The 1936 Berlin Olympics are among the most famous Olympiads of the 20th century. Its location was Germany Its …

Alone   He died alone, but he was buried by hundreds.   His name was John Whittaker.   I know little about him, but neither did his neighbors. He was a Vietnam-era Veteran who lived an isolated and lonely life. I do not know if this lifestyle was by choice or from the bruises and hurts of life.   John …

Under construction as of December 21, 2025   An Ongoing Study of “The Old Confederate Military”/aka “The Sugartown Road.” We’re gathering information from interested parties (like you.) This should be interesting and fun. Stay tuned.  

    www.creekbank.net   HOLD THE PRESSES: We’re having trouble with Amazon Mothership on downloading FREE Kindle ebook of  our latest book, One Night in Winterset.    Don’t give up! Scroll down to view the front and back covers     Two new Christmas Books just in time for Christmas: One Night in Winterset and Uncle Sam. Order both at …

November 2025 in the Pineywoods and along the Red River What does a spray bottle of “Poo Go” for bathroom odor and a box of kitchen matches have in common? Sister Colleen and Mom are their way to a “Housewarming” for our nephew and niece Carson and Allie Campbell. The Poo-Go is her gift. I told her I had an …

  Tuesday, November 4 Riding Shotgun   But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. -Jesus in John 15:26   If you grew up watching Westerns, you’re very familiar with the shotgun rider. He was the well-armed, grizzled guard …

    This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!   “A stranger is just a friend you haven’t met.” Photo: With my new girlfriend, Mrs. Lois Rollins, at Y-Not-Stop in Alexandria. I’m a friend collector. Any day I make a new friend is a good day.   Yesterday, I was working …

  This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!               “Where I Come From“ has become a favorite among our faithful readers. You can purchase copies in Paper, Hardback, and Kindle eBook at Amazon.com/Curt Iles Books.         Purchase your copy of The Three Trees …

October 2025 Uncle Sam is getting ready to ride again Uncle Sam: A Horse’s Tale      

    Notes from the Creek September 2025   Notes on keeping a journal   One of the most beneficial lifetime habits is keeping a journal. There’s no wrong way to do it. Just write your story in your own way. From “Struck by Lightning”  in the upcoming Curt Iles book, A Broken Cup: Notes From a Fellow Struggler.   …