Fear/Respect

I have won my share of “safe driving awards” (aka speeding tickets). I am pretty intense and on purpose when driving.  I like to be early to my destination, which is “on time” to me. I am not proud of the awards. In fact, I’m a bit embarrassed because I’ve taught my kids to have…

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What? Who?

There are times that I’m sure others don’t understand why I do what I do. I’m sure that I’ve been dismissed by some because of my faith. I don’t think I’ve ever been asked or challenged about my faith or my Counselor – God Himself. I’m fine if people ask. I’m fine if people don’t…

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Human

I was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky to Loyde & Deloris Hicks. They raised me as their oldest son. I was one of 6 children (the first was still born). I learned how to get along with other humans in the context of family first. I went to school at a small elementary school and a…

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Test Trials

  Test trials are also known as “Clinical Trials” and these are implemented when trying to find a specific drug or medical protocol that will attack a certain disease or illness. These are tests of sorts and often, they are “last ditch efforts” to help fight certain types of disease. The book of James comes…

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Greatness Of God

I can’t begin to describe how great God is. I’m simply a man created by Him. I feel quite small in His Presence.  When I look closer at Who He is and all that He has done, I’m blown away that He loves me and walks with me. He makes me feel very special. As…

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God’s Not Dead!

This motion picture by this title opened this past Friday to the public and I had the opportunity to see the movie with my wife, Tina, our two youngest sons, and several people from our church. I must say that the cheesy acting in a “Christian film” does generally not surprise me, because the budget…

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