Blog by Kristen Hicks Breathe… perceive… see… understand… align… agree… Kingdom. These have been my words lately. And yes, in this order. There are so many things I don’t understand. I have questions. Questions others have come to me with, questions I have on my own— questions about life, love, the Lord— both personal and…
I played golf with some dear friends from college last week. We are all getting to be a bunch of “old farts”! Some of the guys can still hit a golf ball a mile. Some are in good physical health, while some are acting like we’re old. I think old is a relative term. When…
I remember as a kid learning what it meant to be “in trouble”. When I stepped outside the rules that my parents had set for me, I was “in trouble”. There was punishment to follow. I remember in grade school at Knifley Elementary learning how to avoid getting into trouble. I should be quiet when…
I am away from home this week for a few days of vacation. It has been a really fun connecting with old friends (I mean old literally and figuratively!) Our friendship goes back a long way and we always pick right up where we left off. Today is my last day and I’m connecting with…
I have to confess that my heart is not always pure. I sometimes look out for my own interests even at the expense of others. I’ve seen what appears to be a pure heart in others, but the Lord only knows what a true, pure heart looks like. I can certainly keep a pure heart…
I like peace. I enjoy a peaceful evening. I enjoy a peaceful day beside the lake or stream. There is something about being near water that is relaxing and restorative. I also enjoy the mountains. I spent a few years living in East Tennessee and just to see the mountains in the distance reminded me…
This simple word is a simple preposition – which is a word that shows the relationship of a person, place or thing with other words in the sentence. A preposition governs and usually precedes a noun or pronoun. This word struck me this morning as I read a Psalm from the descendants of Korah. I…
The Real Estate industry is an unusual business. I must cooperate with my competitor. Most often, when I have a listing, I’m counting on one of my competitors to bring me a qualified buyer. Most real estate agents are REALTORS and are secure in what they bring to the mix on behalf of their client…
I usually have a favorite team if I’m watching a sporting event. When the playoffs come, and my team is out, I have to choose a team to root for. It’s not as fun watching a sporting event without choosing a team to root for. If I don’t have a particular favorite, I will usually…
I like having lots of choices. Do I choose chicken, hamburger, or some other sandwich? I love going to a restaurant and making a choice. I’m thankful that I have choices. I like choosing what trips to put in my schedule. Some of the dates are set by others or they are the same time…