“Out in the highways and

  byways of life, many are weary and  sad;

Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife, making the sorrowing glad.”

  ~Ira B. Wilson~

 

We grow and experience hope and healing when we connect and share in each other’s stories.

 

“Maybe Lord, I can show

  someone else what I’ve

  been through myself on

  my way back to you. . .”

 ~Kris Kristofferson~

 

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Friendly Rustlers

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 Friar Tuck's Word

 

Twin Eagles Traders

 

Caricatures

 

Wanted Man Lyrics & Books

 

Wanted Man a.k.a. Ken R. Abell, seeks to be a blessing to others. He's a rake, a rambler, and a teller of tales who understands that there is strength in a story well told and well lived.

 

He has been actively involved in pastoral ministry for nearly twenty years. Those experiences enrich all his endeavors. He is available for seminars, speaking gigs or as a resource person.

 

To inquire or schedule an engagement, you can connect with him at the top right Contact Tab. Like Travis Bickle, as portrayed by Robert De Niro, Wanted Man is willing to go anywhere, anytime.

 

Often a song from the soundtrack of the Writing Bandit's life will get stuck inside his head. The only way to make it stop is to use a snippet of its lyrics as an entry point for an article or story, and then proceed to write it into submission and silence.

 

Many lyric-based articles having to do with life philosophies, theology, history, social commentary, and religious discussion can be accessed by clicking on the HubPages tab in the title banner.

 

The Jodat Chronicles can be found at Storywrite. Jedediah Jodat is a mysterious character who gets entangled in trials and troubles. He is a time traveler and soldier of fortune. His roots, story and ongoing adventures are always fascinating, and routinely end in cliff hanging situations.

 

The Writing Bandit’s first book, An Ordinary Story of Extraordinary Hope has been published by Resource Publications. It is now available at Amazon and/or Wipf and Stock Publishers.      

 

An Ordinary Story of Extraordinary Hope accepts that life is hard. True life narrative is tied to Scripture to describe God’s presence in the midst of painful circumstances. It explores the full scope of grief issues to proclaim that grace and hope are stronger than the hardness of life; grace and hope are saturated with redemptive power.

 

A second book, Days of Purgatory, is currently in the typesetting phase of production. It's a mystery thriller set against the backdrop of westward expansion. The action and intrigue rolls across the frontier landscape of the 19th century as the ensemble cast of characters is swept along on the currents of time, chance, fate, or destiny. Their lives intersect at those hard crossroads where faith meets reality.

From the idealism of the River Brethren of Conoy Creek to the passions of the abolitionist movement, Deke Coburn becomes entangled in the horrors and societal upheaval of the Civil War. His story is part historical epic, part spiritual odyssey. He is a man on the run, encountering friendship where he can find it.

In his travels to escape his past and come to terms with his own wrongdoing, he stumbles upon a nightmare—a loopy twitch—who preys upon innocence. What happens next sets in motion terror that threatens to destroy the future. He and his companions are thrust into the place where good—however ambiguous it may be—must make its stand against evil.

Overcomers

Ken and his wife Anita, serve the Overcomers Program at Navajo BIC Mission south of Bloomfield, New Mexico. The Overomers Program is an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program with a proven track record since its inception in 1997. It is directed primarily, but not exclusively, to Navajo men who have succumbed to the ravages of addiction. It consists of a three month residential session and then three months of aftercare follow-up. It combines a clinical approach with a Scriptural base and has a success rate upwards of 70%.

The vision is for expansion of the program’s reach, especially in the area of follow-up. Ken and Anita will help in the step by step process of setting in place the groundwork for growth, along with actively recruiting Home Living Coordinators, who are an essential element of the program.

Everything at Navajo BIC Mission is financed through individual gifts and offerings. Therefore, for this adventure it is necessary for Ken and Anita to raise support funds. If you are interested in partnering with them in these vital ministry efforts, you may send donations directly to Navajo BIC Mission: Navajo BIC Mission, 240 Hwy 57, Bloomfield, NM 87413

Checks should be payable to the Overcomers Program. All contributions are tax deductible. You will receive a receipt as long as you include a note (not written on the check) designating the monies for Ken & Anita Abell’s support. THANK YOU. All donations are much appreciated.