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Humbled By The Word

By Dwayne Hicks | May 13, 2016 |

This morning I came across a beautiful passage of The Word that simply blessed me as I read two or three time. I’ve actually looked at it a couple more times since early this am. I’ve highlighted several parts of the beautiful passage here. Check this out… 1 David sang this song to the Lord…

Make Amends

By Dwayne Hicks | May 12, 2016 |

  This idea is to compensate for a loss or injury. I’ve always approached making amends as part of owning or taking responsibility for my actions. I have learned to say the words, “I’m sorry” genuinely. King David faces a situation where he needs to make amends with a particular group of people. Check this…

Protection

By Dwayne Hicks | May 12, 2016 |

  I believe that I have friends and family that will support me and really stand up and defend me. If I go off and do something stupid or unlawful, there may be some who would still be with me, but others would desert me. Shortly after David had squelched the coup of Absalom, this…

Love For People

By Dwayne Hicks | May 10, 2016 |

I must say that I really do love people. It’s even cool to go to the mall and watch people for a bit. I often try not to be a person people watch, but I really can’t control that much. I like young people and older people especially. In some circles, I’m old, but in…

Battle

By Dwayne Hicks | May 9, 2016 |

  I am not experienced in military tactics or training. I am a huge fan and supporter of our military. I’m thankful each day for the freedom that has been fought for over the years and is continually being defended. The men and women in our military have made great sacrifices on behalf of our…

Wise Counsel

By Dwayne Hicks | May 8, 2016 |

  I have always been fascinated with shows & movies about the presidency of the United States. As I kid I loved American history. I have enjoyed television shows like The West Wing and Madam Secretary to name a couple. One thing I’ve noticed about leaders at all levels from the President to the owner…

Conspiracy

By Dwayne Hicks | May 7, 2016 |

I’ve heard of many conspiracy theories that were really not much more than theory. Conspiracy is to agree together, especially secretly, to do something wrong, evil, or illegal; all working toward the same goal. There are many conspiracy theories surrounding the death of Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. I don’t necessarily dismiss a conspiracy…

Forgivness & Restoration

By Dwayne Hicks | May 6, 2016 |

  Both of these words are dear to my heart. They are words that require work. I believe the Lord is really good in both these areas. They are also close kin to one another. Forgiveness is to pardon an offense against me. Restoration is putting back into former position. I look at both of…

I Want What I Want

By Dwayne Hicks | May 5, 2016 |

I have learned that I’m actually a pretty selfish person. I really want the biggest bowl of ice cream and the largest piece of cake. I want to go first most every time. I want to win at any competition that I’m in. I want more money. I want more fame. I want what I…

Confrontation

By Dwayne Hicks | May 4, 2016 |

  Confrontation doesn’t come naturally to me. I’d love to get along great with everyone I know without having to confront them or “call them out”. However, there are times when the only way to change the behavior of someone is to speak into him or her using this tactic of confrontation. It doesn’t have…