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Faith & Favor

By Dwayne Hicks | April 14, 2014 |

I’ve been asked to do a “favor” for someone that turned into way more than expected. I’ve also asked someone to do me a favor. I’m defining favor as “an act of kindness beyond what is usual”. I don’t usually mind doing favors if it’s in my power to do so. Favors are not something…

Voice

By Dwayne Hicks | April 13, 2014 |

I used to watch the TV showed called “The Voice”. It was a show about finding the best voice out of a competition that spanned the whole USA. The contestants would “show off” their voice by singing many different styles and genres of music.  The other voice is one we speak with. I have different…

My Fort

By Dwayne Hicks | April 12, 2014 |

I remember as a kid visiting Fort Harrod just outside Lexington, Kentucky. I think the first time was a field trip and then I took my family by years later as a short top on our way to Lexington. It is an old restored fort that dates back to one of the first settlements in…

No Fear – Know Faith

By Dwayne Hicks | April 11, 2014 |

I think it would be foolish to say that I’m never afraid of anything. It would not only be foolish, it would be untruthful. I have fear and worry that creep into my life all the time. I most definitely try not to let fear paralyze me at all. When I dig deep into my…

Regular Check-Up

By Dwayne Hicks | April 10, 2014 |

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned the importance of regular check-ups at my doctor’s office. I’m not sure when I went from an annual check-up to bi-annual check ups. I guess it had something to do with age! I’m trying to embrace my “old fart” status.  These check-ups keep up with the condition of my…

My Hope Is You

By Dwayne Hicks | April 9, 2014 |

I hope things will get better. I hope that the hardships of life will dissipate. I hope, hope, hope that Lord will rescue me from me. I am sometimes my own worst enemy, but my hope is in the Lord. He is Creator and Sustainer. If I put my hope in anything or anyone else,…

Roadblock

By Dwayne Hicks | April 8, 2014 |

I remember a police roadblock a few years ago that was set up to check license, registration and insurance. I remember feel pretty confident as I approached until I reached in the glove compartment of my truck and I had an expired insurance card. I knew right were the current insurance cards were. I fully…

In Charge

By Dwayne Hicks | April 7, 2014 |

I remember being left in charge of things when I was a kid. I didn’t do so badly when in this position, but it’s a big responsibility when you’re a teenager and feeling pulled between the “responsible” adult world and the “care-free” world of a kid. I didn’t always like being “in charge” of things,…

Desperate

By Dwayne Hicks | April 6, 2014 |

There are times when I’m extremely confident in what the Lord can and will do in my life. There are times when I’m on the other end of the spectrum – I’m desperate for Him to move and act in my life – big time!  I think King David experienced these highs and lows as…

Strength Of The Lord

By Dwayne Hicks | April 5, 2014 |

When I’ve been through hard times, I realize just how weak I am. I can hardly find the strength in my legs to stand up. I become very dependent on the strength that only the Lord can give me. Some folks refer to this as “inner strength”, but in my case its “Spirit Strength”. It…