Posts by Dwayne Hicks
Prompted
This word means to assist or encourage to do something. I have been prompted many times in my life to do something and I didn’t realize at the time that it was the Lord. I believe He prompts me in the smallest situations and it the live altering decisions that I might face. I believe…
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I have learned about investing over the years. I have made some good investments over the years along with some bad investments. Investments come in lots of different shapes and sizes. There are financial investments. There are emotional investments. There are physical investments. There are spiritual investments. Some investments are tangible and measurable, and others…
Read MoreSteady & Faithful
I’m awake and sitting before the Lord still stunned at the death of my dear friend and family member Randall Wilson yesterday. I have known Randall and his wife for many years. He was always steady and consistent in his character. I’m still so stunned and devastated in my heart. His death was unexpected and…
Read MorePrayer For Love
I can’t begin to imagine a world without love. I’ve been loved since I was born. I’ve learned the deep and strong bond of love in a world where love often seems cheap and shallow. I am still learning about love from the Author of Love – God. I will be the first to admit…
Read MoreMotive
This word is defined as “a reason for doing something, especially something that is hidden or not obvious”. I think understanding motive is critical to having integrity and honor in our treatment of others. I believe that people who follow Jesus should have motives that are obvious and in alignment with His call upon our…
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I think prayer should be super informal. I remember the first time I heard a friend open his prayer up with: “Good evening, Lord”. I thought that was the coolest opening line in prayer ever. I had always heard formal beginnings. I do see prayer as communication between me and the Lord. That means that…
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