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"A good bed was what a trail driver yearned for and seldom got." --Zane Grey (The Trail Driver) "And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not." --Deuteronomy 8:2 (ESV)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Remember the words of the old Sunday School song? …See More

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“No new land is gained without blood and suffering.” --Louis L'Amour (How the West Was Won) "For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him." --Philippians 1:29 (NIV)------------------------------- "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and…See More

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“Loyalty is one thing. Stupidity is a whole other ball of wax.” --P.W. Moore (The Devil's Edge) "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth." --2 Timothy 2:15 (ESV)-------------------------------------One thing that cannot be denied is that Peter loved the Lord. He declared, as Luke recorded, "Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death."…See More

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“Remember, God watches over us, even in the hardest times. We all have our burdens.” --David Fitz-Gerald (First Drive) "Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall." --Psalm 55:22 (NIV)-----------------------------------Today I have a doctor's appointment. It is not my favorite thing to do, but at my season in life it is almost a necessity. When I look at those sitting in the waiting room, my…See More

May 20

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"Sometimes there's a sign in the middle of your day, but most of us walk around too blind to see them." --James Leonard (The Sun Never Sets) "Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared." --Proverbs 3:25-26 (NIV)There are so many things and analogies that can be made about the trail or journey of life. A few of them have been working through my mind. I recall the ol'…See More

Apr 24

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“A feller gets good at waiting—at least he does, if he hopes to survive.” --J.V. James (Old As Old Boots) "Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." --Psalm 27:14 (NIV)------------------------------- "Give me patience, and give it to me now!" Then we hear a little voice, "wait, wait, wait." The waiting gets to us. For some reason, most of us do not like to wait, especially in our fast-paced world. But, that…See More

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"Don't be a drifter. Always have some sort of a plan. It may not be much, but don't travel through life aimlessly. The plan may change; it may be vague, but have some purpose in where you travel and what you do." --D.C. Adkisson (The True and Unbiased Life of Elias Butler) "For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to…See More

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“Most folks set their sights too high. They demand too much of life.... Let me tell you...the happy man is the man who is content with just what he needs...just so he has it regular.” --Louis L'Amour (Where the Long Grass Blows) "But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds." --Psalms 73:28 (NIV)-------------------------------------- "Not…See More

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“He realized how easy it is to become so obsessed with the less important things and forget about eternal matters.” --B.N. Rundell (Bear Gulch) "Since then we have been given a kingdom that is 'unshakeable', let us serve God with thankfulness in the ways which please him, but always with reverence and holy fear." --Hebrews 12:28 (Phillips)---------------------------Something we all need to ponder, especially on this day in which we live, is…See More

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"There are things more important than money. There's self-respect." --Louis L'Amour (Showdown at Yellow Butte) "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." --1 Timothy 6:10 (NKJV)-----------------------"Ashes to ashes, dust to dust...." The clods drop, but the wealthy person just lays there, his wealth doing him no…See More

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“With light and darkness men change, women change, and life changes.” --James Oliver Curwood (The Valley of Silent Men a Story of the Three River Country) "For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." --2 Corinthians 4:6 (NKJV)--------------------------Darkness, in the middle of lights and celebration? …See More

Dec 15, 2025

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“When you brighten the day of someone else, you've given them about the best gift there is.” --Donald L. Robertson (The Hanging Star) "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." --John 3:16 (ESV)---------------------------As the embers glow and glisten in the campfire I want to give you two thoughts to ponder. The first came to me when I was reading a hymn by…See More

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“A disciplined calmness seemed to permeate the man.” --Henry McLaughlin (Journey to Riverbend) "Lord, happy is the man You discipline and teach from Your law." --Psalm 94:12 (HCSB)-------------------------------- "Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, 'Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.'" --Numbers 13:30, NKJVDiscipline! What a term. Most people cringe when they see or…See More

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

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“A man can learn a lot when he listens.”

--Monty R. Garner (The Healer)

"Now the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, 'Samuel! Samuel!' And Samuel answered, 'Speak, for Your servant hears.'"

--1 Samuel 3:10 (NKJV)

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"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations,…

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Echoes From the Campfire

"No rider of the desert must see a man to know him, for it is enough to follow his trail. --Louis L'Amour (We Shaped the Land with Our Guns)

"Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us…

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Posted on July 15, 2026 at 10:34am

Echoes From the Campfire

"A good bed was what a trail driver yearned for and seldom got."

--Zane Grey (The Trail Driver)

"And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not."

--Deuteronomy 8:2 (ESV)

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Posted on July 6, 2026 at 10:27am

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“No new land is gained without blood and suffering.”

--Louis L'Amour (How the West Was Won)

"For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him."

--Philippians 1:29 (NIV)

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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