Parent’s Blessing

By Dwayne Hicks | August 26, 2021 |

I remember my Dad telling me that “this was hurting him more than it was hurting me” as he was delivering a well-deserved spanking to me a disobedient child. I took issue with his statement back then, but when my kids needed punishment, those words came back to mean something to me. I did not…

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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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Visiting Home

By Dwayne Hicks | March 24, 2016 |

I graduated Adair County High School in Columbia, Kentucky in May and left for college three months later in Knoxville, Tennessee. I can still remember those visits back home in Kentucky when I’d take a friend or two. I would introduce them to some “Kentucky cooking” from my Mom. My friends would get to meet…

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Parenthood

By Dwayne Hicks | March 3, 2016 |

  My heart profoundly hurts for young families who want children but for some reason can’t conceive. I believe one of the things that changed my life most profoundly is becoming a parent. I know that my selfish meter really read differently. I am convinced that I discovered more about God through becoming a parent…

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