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His Reputation

By Dwayne Hicks | October 18, 2018 |

This is a word that is about another’s perspective or view of someone’s behavior. I know people who used to have a bad reputation, but they’ve changed their lives and now they have a favorable or good reputation. I think a good reputation has to do with honor, respect and integrity. I also think a…

Confident Heart

By Dwayne Hicks | October 17, 2018 |

There is a big difference in confident and arrogant. Confidence is self-assurance and certain of one’s own abilities. Arrogant, on the other hand is laced with over-the-top pride and a sense of superiority and self-importance. I really strive to be confident, but never arrogant. There is a pretty thin line in the perception of confidence…

Historical or Hysterical

By Dwayne Hicks | October 16, 2018 |

These two words are very different from one another. They have a common sound at the end of each word. Historical means to reach back into history to past events and how they pertain to our current existence. Hysterical refers to an outburst of emotion that is uncontrollable and irrational. I am pretty familiar with both…

Faith Mark

By Dwayne Hicks | October 15, 2018 |

I have a faith heritage that finds its roots certainly back to my grandparents and even great-grandparents. I can’t live off of their faith, but I do draw strength from knowing that they knew Him. I recently connected with an old friend who had a lot of influence in my faith journey. He was present…

Search & Seek

By Dwayne Hicks | October 11, 2018 |

I love the search bar on my computer and all my devices. These tools are super helpful in looking for something specific. I’m super thankful for the technology that I have at my fingertips. The other day I was reading a magazine (a paper one!) and found myself wanting to reverse pinch to make the…

Creative Variety

By Dwayne Hicks | October 10, 2018 |

I love seeing the colors of fall, which should be coming soon! I love seeing the multitude of different types of animals that the Lord has made. I often marvel at the unique intricacies of all that God created. He not only created systems and plans. He created individual animal types. He made their body…

Where Do I Begin? -Thankful Heart

By Dwayne Hicks | October 9, 2018 |

I don’t know where to start when it comes to giving the Lord thanks for all He has done for me and all He is doing. I added a bit to my morning routine several months back and started actually starting my day giving thanks to the Lord for my family. I am so thankful…

Future Generations

By Dwayne Hicks | October 8, 2018 |

Future GenerationsThese days I’m enjoying my new title – I’m “Pop”. I have three precious grandchildren and hope to have more in the years to come. I love seeing my kids become parents and instill their values into their own children. I can still remember when my children were small. I do have a few…

Less Stressed

By Dwayne Hicks | October 7, 2018 |

I am still learning to handle stress and not let it affect every other relationship. It’s not my wife’s fault that things at work can be stressful, so why should she be affected. I know that she will listen if I need to talk about it. I also know that she wants to help bear…

Acknowledge

By Dwayne Hicks | October 6, 2018 |

This word jumped off the page of a very familiar passage from Psalms this morning. This word has multiple, but similar meanings. Acknowledge means to admit being real or true; recognize the existence, truth or fact of. It also means to show or express recognition or realization of or to recognize the authority, validity of…