Intense Prayer

By Dwayne Hicks | January 24, 2018 |

I pray a good bit without ever saying a word. I talk to the Lord all throughout my day when I face various situations and feel an angst in my soul. I believe that this type of prayer is what the apostle Paul is speaking of when he says: “Never stop praying” (1 Thessalonians 5:17…

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Timing Is Important

By Dwayne Hicks | October 17, 2016 |

I’ve done things that were the right thing at the wrong time. Timing is an important piece to any puzzle or procedure. There are steps that need to be completed at the right time. Sometimes timing can be sequential. If I complete step 7 without completing steps 1-6 the project could be a disaster. The…

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Up Close & Personal

By Dwayne Hicks | September 20, 2015 |

I see myself as a fairly warm and engaging person. I will speak when spoken too and I will often initiate the conversation if I’m acquainted with you. I won’t get into your personal space though – that has always been weird to me. I’ve had people over the years that get a little too…

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Unexpected Hospitality

By Dwayne Hicks | August 15, 2015 |

  There are times when another person goes above and beyond to show me a warm welcome and hospitality. In fact I believe that some people have a gift of hospitality. They can make you feel like royalty in their presence. Josephs brothers are going back to Egypt a second time to buy food because…

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Prayer & Conversation

By Dwayne Hicks | December 28, 2013 |

I don’t always put these two words together, but it seems to me that Paul did that on purpose.  I’ve always thought of prayer as conversation with God. Another angle to explore is praying prior to conversation. I’ve also prayed for a “heavy weight” conversation that was difficult. I should really pray over every conversation…

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