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Echoes From the Campfire

“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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Echoes From the CampfireJuly 17, 2025 “One must always to their best, whatever it is they are asked to do, or choose to do. To do any less, is to offend the God of all power.” --B.N. Rundell (Last Chance Gulch) "These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.” --Revelation 17:14 (NKJV)-----------------------------------It…See More

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“One could not yield to the lawless and the ruthless, or soon there would be no freedom. It was among men as it was among nations.” --Louis L'Amour (The Mountain Valley War) "Plant your feet firmly therefore within the freedom that Christ has won for us, and do not let yourselves be caught again in the shackles of slavery." --Galatians 5:1 (Phillips)------------------------------- I don't think that John Adams thought he was prophesying…See More

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“What a man knows isn't important. It's what he is that counts.” --Jack Schaefer (Shane) "Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living." --Psalm 27:13 (NLT)-------------------------------There are many things that I do not understand and the older I get it seems as if there are more of them. I don't understand when people say, "adulting is hard," or "I have to adult today." Grow up! A couple of…See More

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“You can learn much from observing the world about us. But, most people travel too quickly and don't take the time.” --Cliff Hudgins (Viejo and the Locoweeds) "For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay." --Habakkuk 2:3 (ESV)------------------------------------Time! I'm running out of time. Out of time to get done the things I…See More

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"The laws of nature only apply to God's creation; they do not apply to the Creator." --Ken Pratt (Legacies of Spring) "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." --Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)---------------------------------- Where are you God? Why don't you answer me? Oh, then we give the trite answer, "He does. He's just saying, 'No'." But wait...hold…See More

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"Age hits us and we see more and more of loved ones and friends pass on to their reward. It happens, that's the way of life (and death) and the plan of God. I find that after living three-quarters of a century that there are less and…"

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“The human race is a fickle thing.” --Duane Boehm (Never Too Old) "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." --1 Corinthians 1:18 (NKJV)---------------------------------- "The cross upon which Jesus died Is a shelter in which we can hide. And its grace so free is sufficient for me, And deep is its…See More

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Echoes From the CampfireMarch 26, 2025 “The fruits—I'll read 'flowers'--of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control, and some of these grow only in the canyon.” --Ralph Connor (The Sky Pilot) "Instead, rejoice as you share Christ’s suffering. You share his suffering now so that you may also have overwhelming joy when his glory is revealed." --1 Peter 4:13 …See More

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“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

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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

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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

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Echoes From the Campfire

“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)

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Posted on December 6, 2025 at 4:24pm

Echoes From the Campfire

“The answer was romance, adventure, the call of the unknown, the unconquerable spirit of man to roam, to seek, to find, and never to yield.”

--Zane Grey (The Great Trek)

"But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also."

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Posted on October 31, 2025 at 11:49am

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“All of life is a risk, and sometimes the smallest of risks can cause the biggest danger, like a cut that becomes infected.”

--C.J. Petit (Retribution)

"For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven rejoice to see The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the Lord, Which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth.”

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Posted on October 1, 2025 at 11:22am

Echoes From the Campfire

“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)

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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