Salt of The Earth

By Dwayne Hicks | March 31, 2021 |

There are people who are easy to get along with. There are others who never miss the opportunity for a fight of some sort of conflict. The “salt of the earth” people are simply helpful and considerate of others. I also think the “salt of the earth” people seek to compliment others and not just…

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Blessing from Others

By Dwayne Hicks | May 5, 2020 |

I enjoy a good compliment from others.  It blesses me when people notice something good or nice that I’ve done. I should not do good or nice things just so I can receive a compliment. I should be kind and nice because of the Spirit of God living in me. It is also fun to…

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Compliment

By Dwayne Hicks | January 22, 2019 |

A compliment is an “expression of praise, commendation or admiration”. (www.dictionary.com) I enjoy receiving compliments from people who are close to me. Check that: I like receiving compliments from just about anyone. I really enjoy receiving compliments from people I admire and respect deeply. A compliment means that someone noticed something. There was an attribute,…

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A Profound Compliment

By Dwayne Hicks | July 28, 2017 |

I do love a genuine compliment. It can lift my spirits and bless my soul deep within. I especially enjoy the ones that have been well thought out and are specific.  I’m not desperate for a compliment, but I do enjoy them and they often embarrass me. I’m humbled by compliments that are genuine and…

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Compliment

By Dwayne Hicks | June 28, 2015 |

I love to receive a compliment even though it is awkward sometimes. I am often at a loss for words when someone pays me a nice thoughtful compliment. I really believe everyone enjoys hearing a nice compliment that is very genuine and thought out. A compliment is defined as “a polite expression of praise or…

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Flattered

By Dwayne Hicks | April 14, 2015 |

This is not necessarily positive term. By definition it means: “lavish insincere praise and compliments upon (someone), especially to further one’s own interests”. I’ve had someone pour on the flattery and quite honestly in makes me suspicious of their own agenda. There is a big difference in having someone who knows me to pay me…

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