Blessing Of God

By Dwayne Hicks | November 10, 2020 |

I have noticed the blessing of God on people before. I pray for the blessing of God upon my life and my family. I believe it’s an appropriate prayer. I know that not all things that happen in my life are good, but I do believe that “all things work together for good”.  I’ve learned…

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Heaven Is Disturbed

By Dwayne Hicks | October 21, 2020 |

This word disturbed means agitated, distressed or disrupted. There are times that I’m deeply disturbed by the behavior of others. I’m also disappointed and confused. Disturbed carries with it a deeper and more profound level. As I’ve been journeying through the history of Israel and Judah, I see such disrespect for the Lord with one…

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Obedience Still Matters

By Dwayne Hicks | October 20, 2020 |

I find myself working in obedience every day. I am under the authority of the local sheriff, police, commissioners, governors, state law enforcement, federal law enforcement, and multiple other entities. Freedoms cost something. And I believe that the boundaries that I work in can create the freedoms that I enjoy. I’m in obedience to the…

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Arrogant Disobedience

By Dwayne Hicks | October 18, 2020 |

I remember things about child rearing that was a bit tricky. For example, there were times when the children made stupid decisions and there were other times when they were clearly rebellious.  The tricky part was knowing which they were. I was trying to be patient and help them grow when I determined that they…

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Presence Found

By Dwayne Hicks | September 9, 2020 |

I love people who are present when I’m with them. I believe that they want me to be present when I’m with them. You know what I mean, when you’re with someone who can’t put their phone down and just be present. I’m beginning to think that distraction is a disease caused by all the…

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Repentance & Obdience

By Dwayne Hicks | September 8, 2020 |

I have grown up knowing what obedience means. My parents taught me to respect and obey the authority figures in my life. I’m aware that there are “bad actors” in authority, but the majority of people in positions of authority are good and honorable. I was taught to respect my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles…

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