Promises

By Dwayne Hicks | April 1, 2022 |

I have made many promises over the years. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned the weight of promises and I try to make fewer spontaneous promises. I try to be careful and discerning about the promises I make. Promises kept speak to the integrity of the person making the promise. I take the promises I…

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Promise Made -Promise Kept

By Dwayne Hicks | February 6, 2016 |

I grew up learning that my word meant something. I didn’t have to swear, but if I said I was going to do something, it was expected to happen just as I said it would. My parents taught me the value of letting my “yes” be yes and my “no” be no. I’ve also learned…

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Helpless

By Dwayne Hicks | July 4, 2014 |

There are times in my life when things happen that I have absolutely no control over. I like to think I can handle most anything, but when it comes my way I’m knocked down a bit. When my son was diagnosed with cancer, I felt helpless. I still remember vividly seeing the x-ray’s for the…

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