I Know

By Dwayne Hicks | April 12, 2021 |

There are things that I know because I’ve experienced them. There are things I know because others have told me. There are other things I know because they are laws – they happen every time. For example, I know that when I throw something up, it always comes down because of the law of gravity.…

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Humble

By Dwayne Hicks | March 19, 2021 |

I remember the line in a song that says: “Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way” by Mac Davis. This song was release in 1974 if you care about such things. Only people who are at least as old as I am remember the country star and his variety…

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Genuine Respect

By Dwayne Hicks | January 10, 2021 |

I really wish that we had more genuine respect for one another in our world today. Our nation is divided into ideological camps and it feels like there is general hatred toward people who don’t agree. I’ve seen this behavior in people from all walks of life. I’m not sure how we slip this far…

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Humble Pie

By Dwayne Hicks | January 9, 2021 |

I have to admit that I don’t always like the taste of Humble Pie – some call it the “pastry that is never tasty”.  I do think a slice of it every now and then is a good thing. Being humble is easier said than done. I think humility starts in the heart and works…

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Darkness

By Dwayne Hicks | January 3, 2021 |

I’m not a huge fan of darkness. I’m not afraid of the dark, but I am suspicious of things that I can’t see in the dark.  I worked campus security when I was in college. I had to go to different parts of the campus and buildings to keep a watchful eye on the systems…

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Tests

By Dwayne Hicks | December 10, 2020 |

I have never been afraid of tests, but I’m not a fan of them either. Tests seem to have a pass or fail side to them. If I’m taking a test for a class and I need to score a 90 or above, that is a lot of pressure. I need to know my stuff.…

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