I’ve heard it said that “timing is everything”. I’m not sure that I would totally agree with that statement, but there is something significant to the timing of big or important events. I don’t always understand God’s timing, but I’ve learned to totally trust His timing. He knows things that I can’t possibly know yet.…
I have met people before and we simple “hit it off” right away. We connect in a friendly way, yet somehow a level of genuine respect is clearly inferred. There are other times when there is an early disagreement that seems to “start things off on the wrong foot”. As time goes on, we can often…
I try to be careful as to what I promise. I feel bound by a promise I make because it’s my word, honor and honesty on the line. I feel like that should mean something. I also am cautious about believing promises made to me unless I totally trust the person or persons making the…
Occasionally I’m surprised by something that another person says or does. I keep telling myself to not be surprised by the actions and activities of others. When someone does something so out of character for them, I surprised. The word “surprise” means: “astonished, unexpected, wonder – something that surprises someone, a completely unexpected occurrence, appearance…
I know that there are other people who have the same name as me. I looked up the name I go by (Dwayne) on www.sheknows.comand it evidently means: song. I figured my Mom and Dad just liked that name. Evidently is Irish or Celtic background, which may explain why I like Celtic music! J Our…
I had a plan for my life, but some things changed, and it looks like it does now. I’ve learned that the things that shock me or surprise me didn’t surprise the Lord. He knows what I need. He knows what is best. He knows the twists and turns that are ahead on my journey.…
There are a lot of things in life that are simple but hard. For example, eating right is simple, but hard. It takes great willpower to avoid the cookies, ice cream or cake. A phone call to deliver bad news is hard, but simple to do. I think sometimes, I over-think simple tasks and that…
I recently started using these words as a “sign off” of sorts. I’m in a place of gratitude and I’m really trying to live there consistently. If it will take time to reflect on all that I have been blessed with, I should be grateful at all times. I have been doing the “gratitude snooze”…
Blog by Kristen Hicks Two years ago, the Lord told me to pull away for three days and dream with Him. I wasn’t exactly sure how in the world to do that, after all, I had laid my dreams down at His feet and surrendered my life and my will to Him. The beautiful thing…
There are certain places that I can go visit and it takes me back in time to another season of life. For example, I went to college at what is now Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee. When I go back to the campus to visit, there are multiple places there that stir up memories of…