Immediately after Moses’ baptism, I jotted the outline of this story in Journal #73 This week, I’m Camp Missionary at Pineywoods Baptist Camp in Texas. The following is a story I related to the boys at camp. I hope you enjoy it as they did. BAPTIZED IN MUDDY WATER His name was Moses. …
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A Thought: Bricks Without Fire
A word from Curt The Borderlands Team is compiling a devotional book for Refugees. The following is a short devo I wrote. I hope it blesses your life. Bricks without Fire Scripture: Daniel 3:24-25 24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar . . . declared to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the fire?” …
New Life and Death: On the Refugee Rollercoaster
Hotel cleaning lady in Entebbe. On my arrival, I was badly jet-lagged. She came to me, “Bwana, your shirt is on backwards.” This is after I changed it correctly. I thanked her New Life and Death: On the Refugee Camp Rollercoaster Sometimes I write because I want to. Other times, it’s because I …
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Blog Post #1298: How Missouri got her Waterproof Bible
Today’s Proverb (Chapter 26 for Sept 26) from my waterproof Bible. Verses 4 and 5 seem like a paradox. . It sums up the …
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The Sacrifices of a Mother
Of all the things I learned from three years in Africa, a lasting lesson was the sacrifice of families who serves overseas. Grandchildren grow up a world apart from their grandparents with only yearly (or less) face-to-face visits. Missionaries worry about their aging parents as the years roll on. Parents in the United States pray, …
Two Faces: Refugees and Illegals
I never met Tyler Lundin. At least not when he was alive. My journey to learning about his life and death began on a dusty soccer field near the Nile River in Uganda. Africans wear all manner of American shirts and caps. I always enjoyed talking to them about who the Boston Celtics were, Adrian …
It’s LLL Day (Life Long Learner)
Like most of you, I’m committed to being a Life Long Learner. It’s an attitude. It’s a habit. It’s the desire of my heart. It defines my mantra: Stay curious. Be Amazed. Tell Stories. “The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago; the second best time is today.” …
D.W.W. Driving While White
DWW Driving While White Like all Americans, I’ve been stunned and confused by events of the past few months. Our country is hurting and is extremely divided. It’s easy to deny and ignore it, but that doesn’t make it not so. As part of a national discussion, we need to sit down and listen …
It’s Friday’s and We’re Thinking about Life Long Learning
What we’re about in 2016: 1. Staying Curious. 2. Being Amazed. 3. Telling Stories. It’s Friday, which means it’s time to think about LLL. That’s Life Long Learning. It’s the reason I want to stay curious,discover, and share good stories. I. This week’s word is Gratitude. Here’s my favorite story on gratitude: Vance Gill, …
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Louisiana Evacuees: You may be displaced but never misplaced.
Today’s blog post comes from our new book, Trampled Grass. Learn how you can download a free copy or buy your autographed copy at www.creekbank.net This story, “Misplaced” has been on my mind all week. These words are so pertinent during this time of crisis in Louisiana. I am a refugee torn from my land, …
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Sheep need Shepherds
Like Sheep without Shepherd. I understand the term “mass of humanity.” An entire country on the move. Moving away from war and toward the hope of safety. A mass of humanity. I recall cinematic images. Gone with the Wind and the wounded after the Battle of Atlanta. The lines of people leaving the Cambodian cities …
Provisions and Peace
DeDe and I are sharing today about the needs of Voluntary Retiring Missionaries. These are career overseas workers who’ve chosen to take voluntary early retirement in our organization, the International Mission Board. Here is the outline of our presentation: Pray for peace in the spirits of these servants. They’ve spent a lifetime …
Driving Miss Daizy
A word from Curt: This is an excerpt from our ebook, Trampled Grass. The read more: “The O Word” from Trampled Grass Today is Grandparent’s Day at Peabody Montessori School in Alexandria. DeDe and I have been invited by Daizy Mae Thomas. She’s our 9th grandchild. Read below and you’ll see why. The final adoption …
Every Picture Tells a Story: African Sojourn
It’s true: every picture does tell a story. It’s also a fact that a picture is worth a thousand words. These are the highlight images from our African sojourn. Enjoy. Dream. Pray. Clicking on an image will take you to the respective story that relates to the photo.
