My Journey
Music Matters
I have loved music since I was a very young kid. I think it’s in my blood. My grandmother was Essie Hayes Hicks from Boone, North Carolina. Her family was very musical. She played guitar and her musical style was Appalachian. I loved watching her play as a kid. When I was about 12 my…
Read MoreBirth Order
I’ve often said that I felt sort of bad for my oldest son. His mother and I did the best we could as his parents. He didn’t come with an instruction manual. Godly parents had raised us both, so we had some of the basic parenting skills that we learned from our parents. Just…
Read MoreAffirmation & Gratitude
I have to say that I enjoy blessing others. I enjoy hearing them say that they are grateful for something I’ve done or something I said. I think just about everyone I know enjoys affirmation. I know for a fact that the Lord also loves affirmation. He says so in His Word. David was at…
Read MoreLeadership Charge
I believe that there is leadership in all of us. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen two-year olds leading their parents, even though it shouldn’t be that way. I’ve also seen many unlikely leaders who lead – some who have no clue what it means to lead. I believe leadership is a great responsibility and should…
Read MoreGiving Expense
The Lord loves a giver. I believe that I’m most like God when I give. I also believe that giving does something deep inside my heart. I have learned that giving is expensive, but oh so worth it. I was taught growing up that I should give. I remember my Dad writing a check from…
Read MoreBravery
I would consider myself brave for the most part. I’m not super scared of the dark, although I can be startled by something I didn’t expect to see or hear in the dark. When I think of bravery, I think of much more than simply not being scared. I think of our military men…
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