Leadership Strength

By Dwayne Hicks | May 10, 2020 |

I enjoy looking at great leaders and studying their lives behind the scenes. One of my favorite all-time leaders to study is Abraham Lincoln. I think leadership is an art for sure. It takes great skill and patience to lead others who are deeply opinionated, stubborn and often bull-headed. David was a leader before he…

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War Is Complicated

By Dwayne Hicks | May 27, 2019 |

I remember as a kid watching our army vets returning from Vietnam. It was a sobering scene. Even though we were trying to do good in that region, it felt like a defeat. I have read a good bit about World War II and the men and women who fought to stop the Nazi machine…

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Ending Attitude

By Dwayne Hicks | November 23, 2016 |

  I do realize that movies are not reality so when it’s based on a true story, I have realize that it might not end well. I remember a movie that came out in the late nineties that asked the question: “How will it all end?” The movie had an interesting ending and Truman escaped…

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Battle

By Dwayne Hicks | May 9, 2016 |

  I am not experienced in military tactics or training. I am a huge fan and supporter of our military. I’m thankful each day for the freedom that has been fought for over the years and is continually being defended. The men and women in our military have made great sacrifices on behalf of our…

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Careful Who You Trust

By Dwayne Hicks | October 27, 2014 |

I have learned over the years that the government will let me down. They will do some things that I just can’t support or agree with. I’ve also learned that people in general will let me down. Some people will disappoint me and frustrate me. There have been times that I’ve been hurt deeply by…

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