LOTtery

By Dwayne Hicks | February 12, 2016 |

  There are times when you have 5 prizes and you have 20 people who are eligible to win. The lottery method is probably the most balanced approach in that everyone has a chance to win. Just put their names in a bowl (or hat) and pull 5 names out to determine the winners. The…

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I Want To Be Rich

By Dwayne Hicks | January 11, 2014 |

I’m not gonna lie – I’d love to win the lottery! I’d love to take my shot at sharing all that wealth with my family. I also realize that I have to play the lottery to win. I think I’ve played once or twice in an office pool. I would honestly like to have more…

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Contentment

By Dwayne Hicks | December 24, 2013 |

This can possibly be a tough concept to grasp, given the fact that our culture seems to be quite the opposite.  In fact I feel like my mind is being assaulted with ads saying that I “need” this or I “need” that. When I take a good hard look at how blessed I am, I…

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Commitment & Contentment

By Dwayne Hicks | May 18, 2013 |

These are two words that are really pretty connected. Contentment often follow commitment. Commitment is sometimes tough. The road of commitment is sometimes lonely as others toss their commitment aside and go with what they want immediately. Commitment takes deep thought and presence of mind to stay focused on the end game. The Lord is…

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