A Mom’s Influence

By Dwayne Hicks | September 3, 2016 |

I grew up with a Mom who loved me deeply (she still does) and she guided me and encouraged me to follow the Lord. My grandmother (Mammie-aka Gladys Chelf Greer) also profoundly influenced my life. She was faithful to the Lord as well and she encouraged me to seek the Lord. She set a good…

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Riches, Wealth & Generosity

By Dwayne Hicks | May 23, 2016 |

  I actually enjoy being around people with money. It’s not that I’m jealous or envious (at times I must confess I struggle with that), but because they act different. When people have money they are treated like they are more special than people without money. While I enjoy being around people of wealth, I’ve…

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Clout

By Dwayne Hicks | January 26, 2015 |

This term means to have “informal influence or power, especially in politics or business”. Sometimes it’s hard to see who’s wielding influence behind the scenes. People who are in political power lean on others close to them for counsel and advice (aka clout). Clout can also come to a leader of significant influence who speaks…

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Along With….

By Dwayne Hicks | January 13, 2014 |

There are times when I’ve done things totally on my own. There are times when I’ve been part of a big huge group participating in an event. I’ve been to big events with thousands of people and felt alone.  I believe that we were wired for friendship and close relationship. I believe that we often…

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Encourage

By Dwayne Hicks | November 21, 2013 |

I love this word encourage. It is such a positive action word. If I’m going to encourage, I am being positive and often upbeat.  The opposite of “encourage” is “discourage” and that is pretty negative. Encourage means to inspire, motivate, influence, cultivate, strengthen, champion others or me. I believe encouragement is quite a gift that…

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