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Echoes From the Campfire

“I take very seriously the preference of men with many scars.” --John Deacon (A Man Called Justice) "He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds." --Psalm 147: 3 (NKJV)-------------------- I was reading the other day and within the material was the idea of "scars." It reminded me of one of my best friends growing up who had scars on the side of his face. One day I asked him, "Tommy, how did you get those scars?" Deadpanned, he…See More

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“God loves to restore hope in our lives, heal our emotional wounds and give us peace, even during the toughest times.” --Kenneth Pratt (The Wolves of Windsor Ridge) "The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever." --Isaiah 32:17 (NIV)--------------------------------- "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." --Luke 2:14 (KJV) Bah,…See More

Dec 12, 2024

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“Man can get so hung up and uptight over the fineries and niceties of life that they forget that it is most often the simple things that truly satisfy.” --D.C. Adkisson (Redemption) "The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the [whole] person; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple." --Psalm 19:7 (Amplified)---------------------------------I was sitting in my chair, after doing my morning devotions trying to decide on what…See More

Nov 14, 2024

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“More than one way to skin a skunk, but all ways is odoriferous.” --Ernest Haycox (Grim Canyon) "And He spoke a parable to them: 'Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall in the ditch?'" --Luke 6:39 (NKJV)-----------------------------------I would usually ask my Bible classes, "Who would like to know God's will for their lives?" And most of the students would answer in the affirmative. "Well, I've got good news for you," I…See More

Sep 10, 2024

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“There are always those who are willing to earn what they get and those who work, being too lazy or immoral to honestly build their own lives.” --B.N. Rundell (Escape to Exile) "If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small." --Proverbs 24:10 (NKJV)---------------------------------There is a verse tucked away in that wonderful thirteenth chapter of 1 Corinthians: "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child,…See More

Sep 4, 2024

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“There's no enemy quite as bitter as a friend who's turned against you.” --Elmer Kelton (Jericho's Road) "Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand." --Matthew 26:46 (NKJV)------------------------------"Beware the Ides of March," so said the soothsayer to Julius Caesar, at least according to Shakespeare. If you have read the play you know that this is the day that Julius Caesar was assassinated by the mob, led by his friend Brutus. …See More

Mar 25, 2024

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“The past is a memory, the future is a dream and we only live in the moment. It is how we live in the moment that matters.... It [the future] is determined by the will of God and the choices we make.” --Dan Arnold (Bear Creek) "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins." --Ephesians 2:1 (NKJV)------------------------------- "Jesus said to her, 'Go, call your husband, and come here.' The woman answered and said,…See More

Jan 29, 2024

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“The mountains, with their aspens and pines framed by snowcapped peaks, had been like a balm to his soul.” --Duane Boehm (Sun Over the Mountains) "Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountains to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God." --Luke 6:12 (NKJV)-------------------------A quotation that is a favorite of mine, and often comes to my thoughts is from the pen of Louis L'Amour. "Look to the hills. They are…See More

Oct 9, 2023

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“Work helps me put my troubles aside.” --D.C. Adkisson (Outlaws of Boulder Canyon) "We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work of faith, labor of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ." --1 Thessalonians 1:3 (HCSB)--------------------------------- "Therefore, my dear ones, as you have always obeyed [my suggestions], so now, not only [with the enthusiasm you would show] in my presence but much more…See More

Aug 14, 2023

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“He always seemed two baths short of Saturday.” --Cliff Hudgins (The Weathervane Ranch) "How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" --Hebrews 9:14 (NIV)--------------------------------------Let's take a little time to ponder that wonderful word--"righteousness." To start, we need…See More

Jul 22, 2023

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“But to think and brood and grieve would be fatal. Let him watch and listen. Nothing in that wilderness was trivial.” --Zane Grey (Stranger From the Tonto) "Give ear and hear my voice, listen and hear my speech." --Isaiah 28:23 (NKJV)---------------------------------------Are we hearing? Are we to the point where we are unable to hear? For many, the ears have grown callused; they are hardened against the Word of God. Read the letters to the…See More

Jul 1, 2023

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“I guess a man doesn't remember the 'howdys' as much as the 'so longs.'” --Stephen Bly (One Went to Denver...) "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the LORD our God." --Psalm 20:7 (NKJV)------------------------------------- "We shall meet, but we shall miss him. There will be one vacant chair. We shall linger to caress him …See More

May 25, 2023

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Echoes From the Campfire “There's nothin' else you can do, 'cept stand yer ground and do what's right.” --Michael D. Abbott (Colorado Wind) "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly." --Luke 21:34 (NKJV)---------------------------------There was a song that was very popular a few decades ago written by Gordon Jensen. The…See More

Mar 10, 2023

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“Hard work...was not something to be feared.” --Elmer Kelton (Llano River) "Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear." --Philippians 2:12 (NLT)------------------------------------ "Life is living!" said the Rev. G.R. Kelly, my pastor as a youth. Living, but how? It's…See More

Feb 2, 2023

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How did you find out about ICCAN?: Through Andy Starks

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Echoes From the Campfire

“I take very seriously the preference of men with many scars.”

--John Deacon (A Man Called Justice)

"He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds."

--Psalm 147: 3 (NKJV)

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I was reading the other day and within the material was the idea of "scars." It reminded me of one of my best friends growing up who had scars on the side of his face. One day I asked him, "Tommy, how did you…

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Echoes From the Campfire

“God loves to restore hope in our lives, heal our emotional wounds and give us peace, even during the toughest times.”

--Kenneth Pratt (The Wolves of Windsor Ridge)

"The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever."

--Isaiah 32:17 (NIV)

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"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth…

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--Psalm 19:7 (Amplified)

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Echoes From the Campfire

“More than one way to skin a skunk, but all ways is odoriferous.”

--Ernest Haycox (Grim Canyon)

"And He spoke a parable to them: 'Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall in the ditch?'"

--Luke 6:39 (NKJV)

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I would usually ask my Bible classes, "Who would like to know God's will for their lives?" And most of the students would answer in…

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At 2:42pm on May 3, 2022, ICCAN Trail Headquarter said…: Happy and blessed birthday Brother Don from ICCAN Trail!

At 2:19pm on May 3, 2021, ICCAN Trail Headquarter said…: Happy and Blessed Birthday Don from ICCAN trail!

At 2:46pm on May 3, 2018, Jan Harbuck, Network Manager said…: Happy Birthday from your ICCAN friends!

At 11:38am on May 3, 2017, Jan Harbuck, Network Manager said…: Happy Birthday Brother!

At 11:17am on April 1, 2017, Jan Harbuck, Network Manager said…: Thanks Don...I had updated the music, but don't know what happened...it is update now. blessings! jan

At 2:09pm on May 3, 2016, Jan Harbuck, Network Manager said…: Have a wonderful birthday. God bless you!

At 5:55pm on May 2, 2015, Jan Harbuck, Network Manager said…: Blessed birthday from your ICCAN family!

At 9:35pm on May 2, 2014, Jan Harbuck, Network Manager said…: Happy Birthday from your ICCAN family!

At 9:52am on June 25, 2013, Lynn D. Walker said…: Howdy Don!! Loved your campfire message today. Thank you so much!!! ~Pastor Lynn

At 2:42pm on September 7, 2012, Lynn D. Walker said…: Howdy Don,

Thank you for your campfire message on prayer. I really enjoyed your message and I agree with you 100%. Thanks again, ~Pastor Lynn Walker