Each Sunday we share prayer needs. Here are three priorities for this week: Today (July 10) I am sharing about missions at Cold Springs Baptist Church. I’ll be with our lifetime friend, Wade Carroll. Pray for clarity and passion as I share. I’m focusing for the month of July on revising As the …
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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.
Walking with the Spirit of Esther
A word from Curt This week is a time of adjustment. Instead of trekking into South Sudan, we’re packing to go to the U.S. It’s time to get rid of Smaug (that’s what I’m calling this dysenteric bug in my gut). I’m processing how I feel about all of this. With your permission, I’ll be …
The Things that Matter
Question: what’s the most precious material possession you’ve lost? Reply here or in form at end of post. . . . it was a reminder that the things in life that matter aren’t things. I stared at the Ethiopian security worker as she removed my knife out of its case. “You cannot take that …
“I Hate Africa” Ch. 34 from ‘Trampled Grass’
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“Storm Fatigue” Ch. 33 from ‘Trampled Grass’
We are humbled and honored that nearly 1000 readers like you are daily visiting our blog. If you enjoy what you read, please use one of the social media buttons (above) to spread the word. Thank you, Curt Iles Creekbank Stories: Stories Worth Telling A word from Curt Fatigue. It means exhaustion. …
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“Ground-Truthing” Ch 29 from Trampled Grass
A word from Curt Truth. It’s knowing the facts. Seeing for yourself. It’s the theme of this story. You’ll meet Oscar. And his dad. And a new word. Ground truthing. We’re posting chapters from our new ebook, Trampled Grass, daily. You can download a copy in four ways: Read sample chapters …
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“Beeped” Ch 20 from Trampled Grass
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 …
“Long May It Run” Ch 16 from Trampled Grass
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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“Shirt On My Back” Ch. 14 Trampled Grass
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 …
‘Lost In Translation’ from Trampled Grass Ch. 13
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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“E’s Sat Phone” Chapter 12 from Trampled Grass
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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“All Together!” Trampled Grass Chapter 7
When you cry, I taste the salt in your tears. It’s a statement of empathy
Where is “Up Country?”
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 …
