Posts by Dwayne Hicks
Keep On!
I have been ready to quit on many occasions. It takes a deep resolve to finish some projects or events. There are times when I’m so very close to the finish line and if I quit, I will have wasted a ton of energy but still come of short of my goal. I’ve learned over…
Read MoreHe Sees Everything
I used to think my parents could see everything. I realized later that they just knew me, and they could see signs in my behavior that gave them insight to something I was doing or not doing. I figured it out when I became a parent too. Parents just know things and see things. I…
Read MoreVow
I made a vow to my wife over 27 years ago. I promised to love her and cherish her. I didn’t make that vow to my children, but I have, and I’m still doing my best to teach, inspire and motivate them to serve the Lord by serving others. Jesus when teaching His first sermon,…
Read MorePlans
I have been working on my calendar for next year. I have put a few important dates and planned events on my calendar. I like to put the things that are most important on the calendar first and then keep putting the other things on there. For example, we have been on a camping trip…
Read MoreRepent – Repeat!
I was thinking of the directions on a shampoo bottle…. 1. Put shampoo in your hair and lather up. 2. Rince completely. 3. Repeat. I usually feel like once is enough, because I’m thinking the manufacture of the shampoo wants you to use more product and spend more money with them! I think repentance is…
Read MoreSteady
I like the word steady. It implies balance, regular, even keeled, fixed, not shaky. It can also mean continuous in growth and development. I like people with a steady hand when all around me is crazy and seemingly out of control. As I was reading the book of the Acts of the Apostles this morning,…
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