Dreaming

By Dwayne Hicks | August 16, 2019 |

I like to dream. I like to have goals that accompany my dreams. Some dreams are scary and disturbing, while other dreams are filled with joy and excitement. I haven’t figured out how to manage my dreams that happen while I’m asleep. I have learned that the dreams I have while I’m awake need to…

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Joyful

By Dwayne Hicks | November 8, 2018 |

When a word jumps out of scripture, I like to look it up on www.dictionary.com. I have studied the difference between joy and happiness over the years. Dr. Warren W. Wiersbeis the first one I heard say that joy is the “thermostat” – it sets the temperature (mood) of the room, while happiness is the…

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Dull & Indifferent

By Dwayne Hicks | April 18, 2018 |

  Please don’t read that title and think that I’m excited about being dull & indifferent. These are two negative adjectives that I want to certainly avoid. I don’t even want to be perceived as being dull and indifferent. I want to be preset and fully alive wherever I am. I want to the joy…

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Flourish

By Dwayne Hicks | January 28, 2017 |

This word carries with it lots of energy and vitality. It speaks to thriving rather than just surviving. It speaks of going on the offense instead of defense. I think everyone would want their life to flourish and grow. I’ve always felt if I’m not growing, then I’m dying.  I’m not content with status quo.…

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Love For People

By Dwayne Hicks | May 10, 2016 |

I must say that I really do love people. It’s even cool to go to the mall and watch people for a bit. I often try not to be a person people watch, but I really can’t control that much. I like young people and older people especially. In some circles, I’m old, but in…

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