Posts by Dwayne Hicks
Jealousy
This can be a troubling feeling. It is often viewed as a negative feeling. There are three possible meanings: 1 feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages. 2 feeling or showing suspicion of someone’s unfaithfulness in a relationship. 3. fiercely protective or vigilant of one’s rights or possessions. I…
Read MoreThe Résumé
I’ve prepared a Résumé when looking for a job. The résumé was credited to Lenardo de Vinci. The word résumé comes from the French word meaning “summarized” or “summary”. It is used in job searches and designed to summarize a person’s work skills and history. When Goliath who is over 9’ tall first appears on…
Read MoreA Different Perspective
There are times when I’m so engrossed in a situation that I can’t see a way to solve the issue. If I step back and look at it from a different perspective, I can usually work through it. There is almost always a different perspective. As I walk through the Word of God, I’m…
Read MoreRebellion & Arrogance
These two words often accompany one another. These are two words that I don’t want to ever be compared to in the Presence of God. In following the Lord it is not a diplomatic pursuit. The Lord wants to be number 1 in every area of my life. He doesn’t want to be second. I’ve…
Read MoreBrave
I remember studying the American Indian culture when I was a young boy and discovering what a young brave was all about. The way I remember it was when a young Indian boy was about to become a man, he went into the countryside on his own for several days and survived by living off…
Read MorePatience & Discipline
These two words don’t always seem to go together, but they might just be related to one another. I have personally struggled with patience in many areas of my life. I want what I want and I want it now. I’ve learned that what is a crisis in my view does not constitute a crisis…
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