New Sheriff In Town

By Dwayne Hicks | November 19, 2019 |

This phrase came to be when from American western lore when the previous sheriff who was in charge of the law and order in the town was killed and a replacement was hired. The new sheriff may have stricter or more relaxed rules. It was always a transition for the people to adjust to the…

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Reputation

By Dwayne Hicks | February 8, 2014 |

A good reputation is built up over time with consistent behavior that is honorable. The word is defined as: “the general opinion or belief that are generally held about someone or something”.  To a large extent, my behavior today affects my reputation today and going forward.  When a teacher is too strict, they have that…

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Be Alert!

By Dwayne Hicks | July 22, 2013 |

Be Alert! I remember one of my friends from college had a shirt that read “B a Lert – the world needs more lerts!” The silly little phrase stuck in my brain for some reason and I was reminded again of this morning when I read the Word where Jesus is telling His disciples to…

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