Simplehearted

By Dwayne Hicks | April 4, 2017 |

  I came across this word this morning in my journey through the Word and I thought it sounded like me. It sounds to me like someone who is not super complex or complicated. To be simple-hearted, one must be free of deceit and sincere. That is noble and attainable. I am serious about simply…

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Intercede

By Dwayne Hicks | September 11, 2016 |

  I looked up this word to make sure I totally understood the meaning. According to dictionary.com it is “to act in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble as by pleading or petition”. As a parent I’m pretty sure I’ve interceded on behalf of my kids before. I remember once being bullied by a…

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Example

By Dwayne Hicks | July 2, 2016 |

“What you are doing speaks so loud, I can’t hear what you’re saying.” This is another way of saying “Actions speaks louder than words”. I think this is an axiom that is chocked full of truth. Joash was 7 years old when he was made king of Judah. His son, Amaziah was only 25 years…

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Compassionate God

By Dwayne Hicks | April 27, 2015 |

  There have been times when I didn’t understand why God didn’t reach out to save someone from himself or herself or a painful experience that was coming his or her way. He often saves people without them even knowing anything about it. I feel like I know more about the compassion of God than…

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