Posts by Dwayne Hicks
Asking Directions
I’ve never really been great at asking directions. I’ve been told that it’s a guy thing. We are a bit confident and maybe prideful that we can find our own way without directions. I’m really thankful for Siri and the GPS on my phone. I can really go places with confidence rather quickly that…
Read MoreCold Blooded Murder
This is one topic that I have a hard time wrapping my head around. There are people in this world who have very little (if any) respect for human life. There are person’s who are hired killers and that is simply how they live. I believe that people who kill without thinking of the ramifications…
Read MoreRevenge & Vengeance
Revenge means to exact punishment on behalf of someone else or against someone for something they have done in the past. This can be a super negative word and can actually cause great harm to the person carrying the revenge. Related to this word is “avenge” and “vengeance”. These can not only be destructive if…
Read MoreKindness Noted
I believe kindness is a character trait that is pretty basic yet very important. If someone is kind to me – even though they may be delivering bad news, I find it easier to manage. If they are rude or condescending, it’s a lot harder to take. I have been challenged to be kind…
Read MoreLife Changes
There are people I’ve known for years. They are consistent in their life. They sit a certain place at church and on Tuesday morning they can be found in the same place they were last Tuesday – at the breakfast club. I really enjoy talking with senior citizens and I’m fast becoming one –…
Read MoreRespect The Dead
I grew up with a healthy respect for the dead. I’m pretty sure my parents passed it on to me. While I was a student pastor, I participated in a lot of memorial services for people who died. I think that deep down there is a fear of death inside of me. My faith…
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