Posts by Dwayne Hicks
Prayer
I believe in prayer. I think that I pray a lot. I’m not sure that I pray as much as I think I do. I’ve learned that prayer needs to be formal at times and informal at times. I think prayer is good when planned and when spontaneous. Jesus disciples followed His instructions when He…
Read MoreProvider
I often remember that God is the Provider. All I have is from Him. All I have belongs to Him. There are times when I’m aware of this truth and there are other times when I tend to think I’m all that. Generosity can only show up in me when I have the proper perspective…
Read MoreAuthority & Humility
We are coming up on election time in our country. The tension is the air is extremely tight. People are choosing sides and making villains of people who have opposing views. I have to say that I don’t like this season in our country at all. People become so passionate about their particular views that…
Read MoreMost Important
I look at my calendar each day and start mentally preparing for the day ahead. There are times it is jammed packed and other times; I see some good margin. I like to think that the events on my calendar are important. If the events involved people, they are important. The events that involve my…
Read MoreA Proper Response
I’ve been hurt. I’ve been falsely accused. I have people tell things about me or something that I “supposedly” did that was simply NOT how it happened. Words can hurt deeply. Words can be used to spread lies. It is often a circumstance where someone wants to take the spotlight off them, and shift blame…
Read MoreHonorable Life
I’ve met so many good people over the years. Now that I’m older and they are ancient, I realize what an impact an honorable life can have on others. These honorable people lived simple but consistent lives before God. Some of them wrote books. Some of them pastored churches. Some of them simply served others…
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