As we begin the new year, you may wonder how you will face new challenges. Our featured story this month provides one possible path. Written by Craig Scott, the story is titled, Comradery by Cedar Poles.

The story was written by Craig Scott. it captures Craig's first real encounter with a horse and how the experience foreshadowed his ministry.

About - Craig Scott
A graduate of Appalachian State University, and holding a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Craig is currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry. Craig Scott is pastor of Liberty Station Cowboy Church (4370 Zion Church Road, Concord) and is also interim pastor for Grace Missionary Baptist Church (East 11th Street Kannapolis). To learn more about the services contact Craig. You can reach Craig at pastorcraig1@windstream.net  or call at 980 622 7034.

Readers of this blog know that novels aren’t the only place where written treasures are hidden in the narrative. Some are revealed in the chapters of a novella, the paragraphs of a short story, or the flow of a poem. My walking buddies and I decided to make a range of written material available to other hikers who frequent the Buffalo Creek Preserve and Trail.

The article posted this month was written by Craig Scott. Titled, "Safe Harbor", the story is constructed around a poem that Craig published several years ago.

About - Craig Scott
Craig is an avid writer, hiker, and pastor. He loves the sea and all stories about pirates and treasure. More information about Craig is available in the January 2018 posting on this blog site.

Novels aren’t the only place where written treasures are hidden in the narrative. Some are revealed in the chapters of a novella, the paragraphs of a short story, or the flow of a poem. My walking buddies and I decided to make a range of written material available to other hikers who frequent the Buffalo Creek Preserve and Trail.

The article posted this month was written by Craig Scott. Titled, "The Rabbit Box", the story recalls childhood memories, and delivers a hopeful message for the New Year.

About - Craig Scott
Craig, an Eagle Scout, graduated from Appalachian State University, holds a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry. Pastor at the Liberty Station Cowboy Church that meets at the Cabarrus Saddle Club, 4370 Zion Church Road, Concord, NC 28025, Craig can be reached by email-   pastorcraig1@windstream.net or call at 980 622 7034. 

Novels aren’t the only place where written treasures are hidden in the narrative. Some are revealed in the chapters of a novella, the paragraphs of a short story, or the flow of a poem. My walking buddies and I decided to make a range of written material available to other hikers who frequent the Buffalo Creek Preserve and Trail.

The story posted this month was written by Craig Scott. Titled, "A Higher Trail", it captures Craig's first real encounter with a horse and how the experience foreshadowed his ministry.

About - Craig Scott
Craig, an Eagle Scout, graduated from Appalachian State University, holds a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry. He is pastor at the Liberty Station Cowboy Church that meets at the Cabarrus Saddle Club, 4370 Zion Church Road, Concord, NC 28025. Join Pastor Craig for a launch service on September 10, 2017.To learn more, visit Craig’s FaceBook page, contact him at the following email address:  pastorcraig1@windstream.net or call at 980 622 7034.

Novels aren’t the only place where written treasures are hidden in the narrative. Some are revealed in the chapters of a novella or the paragraphs of a short story. My walking buddies and I decided to make a range of written material available to other hikers who frequent the Buffalo Creek Preserve and Trail.

This month stories were written and told by Craig Scott. The first is titled “My Father's Hands.” Craig also wrote a second titled "My 1950 Farmall." Both stories bring to life some of the memories he shared during a brisk walk last month.

About - Craig Scott. Craig, a former Pastor of East Cabarrus Church, is currently serving as a Church Planting Missionary at the Central Station Cowboy Church in Midland, NC. A graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, Craig graduated from Appalachian State University Major - Media Advertising, Minors in English and Marketing. He graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. Craig is currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.Learn more about Craig on his FaceBook page.

We dedicated a Little Free Library at the trail head and committed to supplying a short story each month to a local paper, the Senior Savvy.  The stories appear in a column - Trail Tales. PDF versions of the stories can be acquired by way of this blog. Simply submit the form to receive a free copy of the story featured this month.