Curt Iles, Storyteller
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A word from Curt Beeped. It’s part of our daily vocabulary in Africa. I believe you’ll enjoy the tongue in cheek story below. We’re posting chapters from our new ebook, Trampled Grass, daily. You can download a copy in three ways: Read sample chapters or purchase at Amazon. You can download the entire book as …
A word from Curt Footing. It’s one of my favorite African verbs. “I’m footing it.” It means you’re walking, usually out of necessity. It’s the mode of travel for most Africans. On foot. The following story shares how generous giving allows us to get our vehicles to the difficult …
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A word from Curt Homeless. It’s a word we’ve come to fully realize in Africa. There’s much more to homelessness than just being displaced. For refugees, it signifies the complete loss of all things material. Often, everything but the shirt on your back. Daily, we’re posting chapters from …
We are excited about our new ebook, Trampled Grass. Scroll down to learn how you can have a copy. A word from Curt Translation. Of all my African regrets, not becoming fluent in any language has been the largest. It has humbled me like nothing else. However, my stumbling around with my tongue has created …
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INTRO A word from Curt Communication. It’s a good word and part of all of our daily lives. I believe you’ll enjoy the story below about communicating on the Continent of Africa. Daily, we’re posting chapters from our new ebook, Trampled Grass. If you enjoy the stories, please pass them on. You can download the …
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INTRO A word from Curt Marginalized. It’s a word we hear often among refugees. It’s the feeling that you (and your people group) don’t matter. You’re overlooked. Forgotten. Today’s post is about a group that feels very marginalized. They are called the Murle and they are one of South Sudan’s most interesting tribes. Daily, …
When you cry, I taste the salt in your tears. It’s a statement of empathy
A word from Curt Independence. Such a sweet word. We Americans cherish it. Still celebrate it as a fire-cracking holiday each July. The Independence story in South Sudan is bittersweet. The following story shares why. We spend about half of our time on The Journey. Our Journey takes us into northern Uganda, South Sudan, …
A word from Curt UpCountry We spend about half of our time Up Country. Our Journey takes us into northern Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya. We are currently on a trip with our home church (Dry Creek Baptist LA) to their people group, the Kakwa. We’re posting chapters from our new ebook, Trampled Grass. If …
A word from Curt Dedication. We are currently on a trip with our home church (Dry Creek Baptist LA) to their people group, the Kakwa. We’re posting chapters from our new ebook, Trampled Grass. If you enjoy the stories, please pass them on. You can download the entire book at www.creekbank.net. …
A word from Curt Journey. We spend about half of our time on The Journey. Our Journey takes us into northern Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya. We are currently on a trip with our home church (Dry Creek Baptist LA) to their people group, the Kakwa. We’re posting chapters from our new ebook, Trampled …
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A Word from Curt Prayer. What a good word. “Where do you pray?” This is the lead question many Africans ask. It’s an honest inquiry about your faith. Where do you go to pray? In our culture (here) it’s not intrusive or rude. As you go to pray on this Sunday, would you please …
What in the world is a “Child-Headed Household” and “Unaccompanied Minor?” Friday 21 March Back home in Entebbe Scroll down for prayer needs. The UN has a special term for them. They call them “Unaccompanied Minors.” It means they are refugees who arrived without an adult. They may truly be orphans. Both parents are dead …
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