Tag Archives: Just Random Thoughts

“Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.”  -Henry Van Dyke “TRIPLE E”:   The reason I blog. I take my blogging, facebook posts, and tweets very seriously.  They are as vital a part …

After the Conference Ends: “What to do when the circus leaves town.” “Turn out the lights, the party’s over. They say all things must come to an end.” -Willie Nelson I’ve read many excellent articles about preparing for, and attending, writing conferences. However, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen one on what to do after the conference. What a writer …

Water Running I lean on my congas during Sunday morning choir practice. Behind me I hear a sound sweeter than the music Water is running. The baptistry is filling. Someone—actually three “someones”—are being baptized today. Three young people who’ve made a decision. A decision to follow Jesus and show it publicly. My guitar partner, Vance Gill, whispers,  “Baptizing today.” And …

“A Father’s Love” This is a favorite story of readers as well as one I use often in speaking. It’s the best kind of story: funny then touching.  I’ve seen listeners go from laughing to crying in a minute. Enjoy! Curt Hear the audio read by the author:   05 A father’s Love It’s graduation night at our high school.   My …

My new pastor, José Canseco Written in 2009 . . . My youngest son, Terry, left excitedly this morning for the New Orleans Superdome. He was headed to the LSU-Ohio State football game. His cousin, Brady Glaser, is on the team and gave Terry a ticket. The problem I have is who he went with: He left at daylight with …

“It took the storm to reveal this flaw and it revealed it in an unmistakable, and for the tree, in a fatal way. It kind of reminds me about life. There are plenty of storms in life… many external like a hurricane, while others are internal… but regardless of the location of the storm, it will reveal the internal character …

Today’s Quote: “Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” -Publilius Syrus, first century B.C. The importance of knowing who you are and who you aren’t: John told them, “I baptize with* water, but right here in the crowd is someone you do not recognize. 27Though his ministry follows mine, I’m not even worthy to be his slave …

The tragedy in Norway reminds us that evil and extremism can, and does, exist everywhere. But I’m reminded that for every coward like the killer there are a thousand points of light doing good. Points of light like my Norwegian friend,  Tommy Rasmussen.  We met him last year in eastern Congo.  He had made three recent trips to this war …

“A $1000 Saddle on a $100 Horse” From Wind in the Pines by Curt Iles This story was told to me by my friend Diann Cain Norris and it is still among my favorites. Diann’s family has always been active in rodeos.  Her parents, Junior and Anita Cain made sure their three daughters, Diann, Dena, DeAnn were busy with both …

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”  It may be July-hot in Louisiana but it is still a wonderful day.