Not Afraid of The Fight

By Dwayne Hicks | February 5, 2020 |

I am sometimes overwhelmed with gratitude to the men and women who are willing to fight to defend our country. They provide protection for our freedoms. They also go on the offense occasionally to stop people who are threatening our friends around the world. I struggle to completely understand the great sacrifices that are made…

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Inspiration

By Dwayne Hicks | August 14, 2017 |

I am inspired by the stories of people who have gone before me. I am reading a book called “The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill: Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965” It is about the long and storied history of Churchill’s leadership during the World War II era. The hardship that he and the people of…

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A Profound Compliment

By Dwayne Hicks | July 28, 2017 |

I do love a genuine compliment. It can lift my spirits and bless my soul deep within. I especially enjoy the ones that have been well thought out and are specific.  I’m not desperate for a compliment, but I do enjoy them and they often embarrass me. I’m humbled by compliments that are genuine and…

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Leadership Charge

By Dwayne Hicks | August 11, 2016 |

I enjoy listening to inspirational and encouraging speakers. I pay careful attention to the messenger as well as the message. I will give someone a closer listen if I believe they are genuine and real. If I feel like they are faking sincerity or faking honesty that simply destroys their message in my mind. I’ve…

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