A word from Curt Enjoy! Be Grateful! LISTEN TO Audio Podcast of this story My Mother is Named Mary Jesus and His Mother Mary: It’s a reminder that even when your child is perfect(ly obedient) you may not understand him or her. I’ve been th

Watch out for the Fish

May 25th, 2016 7m 58s

A word from Curt: I’ve been on the road to North Carolina for the past week. Traveling I-10 west, I passed the exit for Toombuba, Mississippi. The following story, “Watch out for the Fish” took place there about ten years ago. Enjoy this re

A Reader Favorite: “The Evening Holler”

Jul 16th, 2015 6m 24s

My brother-in-law Gordy Glaser’s favorite Creekbank story is “The Evening Holler.” This is the first story from my first book, Stories from the Creekbank. Seventeen years later, it is still my most requested story. Enjoy an audio file of The

Living by Six Words

May 27th, 2014

Engagement is the art of making and keeping relationships.

Two D-Words: Depression and Discouragement.

Nov 20th, 2013

Click on audio player to hear podcast on “Discouragement or Depression” This is an excerpt from the Curt Iles’ book, The Mockingbird’s Song. You can order copies as well as download the e-book at http://www.creekbank.net Finally, I want to

Swahili Stage Fright #3

Apr 2nd, 2013

I’ve always loved the song, “Stage Fright” by The Band. Enjoy a You Tube Video of The Band’s last performance of “Stage Fright” at “The Last Waltz” concert. It’s a song written by band member Robbie Robertson about his struggles with stage fri

Thoughts on “The Good Shepherd”

Mar 28th, 2013

Listen to short clip from Tigoni Baptist Church Kenya Easter 2013 (Above) Don’t miss Dada Stella’s famous Shrill Swahili Spiritual Squeal. It’s one of my favorite parts of African worship! The clip below is an acapella Easter song from the Tigo

Two H-Bombs

Mar 17th, 2013

Sometimes having a bomb dropped on you is good. Especially if it teaches you Humility. And if it reminds you to keep (and use) your sense of Humor. Learning a new language has been tough. But it’s also been wonderful. I’ve always felt underedu

Bah Humbug Week: Day 3

Dec 28th, 2012

Here is today’s story from Christmas Jelly: December 28 The 100-Foot Line There’s a fine stand of young slash pines at Dead Man’s curve on the Longville Road. I’ve watched the growth of this forest since it was clear cut, then replanted in str

Our Weatherman

Oct 10th, 2012 4m 15s

Wed. Aug. 31

Aug 31st, 2011

“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!CurtHear the audio read by the

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