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Restoration & Re-Purposed

By Dwayne Hicks | June 4, 2014 |

I love old furniture that has been restored and re-purposed. I know people who take down old houses and repurpose the lumber into furniture. They have incredibly cool products for purchase that have been re-purposed. You can see their products here. I also know a guy who has a furniture business based on re-purposing old…

Past Generations

By Dwayne Hicks | June 3, 2014 |

When I think back to my parents, grandparents, even great-grandparents, I realize that life was a bit different back then. Over the years lots of things have changed. The way we wash clothes, the way we shower and bathe. The way we work and get to work. There is much change that has happened in…

Generational

By Dwayne Hicks | June 2, 2014 |

There are some things that are handed down from generation to generation. There are habits, traits, attitudes and skills that parents and grandparents can pass on to their future generations. Some of these habits, traits, attitudes and skills that are passed down are great – but some are definitely not.  I’ve met kids whose parents…

Ask & Answered

By Dwayne Hicks | May 31, 2014 |

I do like to ask questions because I’m learning way more than just the specifics I’m asking about. I sometimes ask a question even though I think I know the answer. There I are times that when I’m asking the question, the answer clearly appears. I like to ask questions because they often lead to…

Large & In Charge

By Dwayne Hicks | May 30, 2014 |

How could I possibly put limits on God? How could I possibly begin to describe Him in size and scope?  He created all that I see and know. He sustains all of creation. He is present everywhere. He knows everything. He really is beyond describing. As I read through the Psalms, the writer actually does…

Thank You

By Dwayne Hicks | May 29, 2014 |

These are two very simple words that bring a certain level of understanding and gratitude. I understand that someone helped me. I also have a heart of gratitude for the help that others give to me. There are people who thing they are “owed something” or that they “deserve to be helped”. I’m not much…

What I Know

By Dwayne Hicks | May 28, 2014 |

There are lots of things that I still don’t know. I learn new things every day. I am constantly learning “short cuts” on my computer. I’m learning new technology tricks daily. I’m discovering more insight into leadership and love with every passing day. I realize that there are lots of other things that I know…

Strength Of My Heart

By Dwayne Hicks | May 27, 2014 |

I woke up around 3 AM this morning and my heart was pounding out of my chest. I realized that it was just a dream. I was trying to rescue a neighbor from danger and things looked really bad…then I woke up. As I’ve gotten older, I think about my heart a lot more. This…

Leaders Follow Then Lead

By Dwayne Hicks | May 26, 2014 |

One of my favorites Kings of the Old Testament was King Solomon. He was the son of King David. He was profoundly wise. He was ridiculously rich. He started out seeking the heart of God above all else. He wrote some of the Psalms along with his Dad, King David. Check this out…. 1 Endow the…

Always

By Dwayne Hicks | May 25, 2014 |

This is one of those words that imply no exceptions. When I looked up the definition it says: “at all times, on all occasions”. This word carries with it consistency – good or bad. King David was speaking of how consistent the Lord is with Hope. It is part of God’s character. Check this out….…