Rebuke

By Dwayne Hicks | February 21, 2017 |

This word carries with it “stern disapproval or reprimand”. I know what it’s like to be rebuked. I grew up getting rebuked occasionally as my parents helped shape my character. I have also rebuked my children at times growing up. It is not fun when I’m the recipient of rebuke, nor is it fun to…

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Reprimand

By Dwayne Hicks | November 7, 2016 |

I am not beyond being called out for a mistake or a misstep. I’m pretty sure that I’ve made more than one mistake in my life. I really do try to learn from my mistakes and missteps. I really don’t like receiving a reprimand or giving out a reprimand. The official definition of reprimand is:…

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Teachable

By Dwayne Hicks | August 23, 2014 |

There are people who simply know it all. I mean they know just about everything – at least they think they do. I’ve never met a “know it all” that I thought was also a wise person. People who “know it all” are usually quite ignorant or several levels. I didn’t say they were stupid,…

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