I must say that I love being married. I love the companionship. I love the friendship. Marriage is a special relationship, unlike any other relationship on this planet. My wife and I have been married just over 18 years and I love her deeply. It’s true that as the years go by, our love is…
There are “some people” who drive me crazy! They simply do things that irritate me in a big way. I realize that this is a general statement and that lots of people may fit into the category, “some people”. In fact, I probably fit in that category for other people. There are some people that…
I think that the Word of God (aka The Bible) is God speaking. His written Word is powerful and can move my heart and motivate me to action. I believe that Truth is contained in the Word of God. I love it when He speaks into my heart and life from a passage of scripture. …
I’ve met people who are outright greedy. These people will step on their own grand parents, their parents or even their children to get what they want – when they want it. Greedy people are blinded by their desire for more. There are times that I’ve been greedy. I want what I want, when I…
Over the years I’ve been blessed with lots of friendships. There have also been times when I’ve been wounded deeply by people I thought were my friends. Rich friendships are not as plentiful as maybe they should be. I can be acquaintance to many, but a friend to a few. I have a group of…
I think “the scoop” is a disguised term for “gossip”. I hate to admit it, but I sometimes enjoy hearing gossip about others. I don’t always recognize gossip right away. Sometimes it comes in the form of a story and sometimes even a prayer request. Getting the scoop on someone else sometimes makes me feel…
There are many areas of self-control that need my attention. No other area needs it more than my words. It is easy to write in a calm way early in the morning when I’m not frustrated about something or frustrated with someone. My words have weight no matter when I use them, so I must…
It’s one thing to build a house to live in. I know many talented people who are gifted in this area. They have the coolest and the latest stuff in side their house. I must tell you that I’m so simple. I don’t really care much about the fancy stuff. In showing houses nearly every…
Many people have forever influenced me along my journey of life. There are none more significant than my parents, Loyde & Deloris Hicks. They poured into me since I was a young kid about what was right and what was wrong. They introduced me to God and His Son, Jesus. They have shaped my personality…
I love the Word of God. I believe that God has spoken deep truths into my life since I’ve taken the time to read and let it settle into my soul. I believe He has given me wisdom that I would not otherwise have. Just reading the Word and knowing what it says doesn’t keep…