Refuge

By Dwayne Hicks | August 6, 2014 |

I believe everyone needs a place of refuge fairly often in his or her life. This is defined as “a condition of being safe or sheltered pursuit, danger or trouble”. I often think of my home as a refuge from the everyday pressures of job performance or job requirements. At home, I’m simply Dad and…

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Refuge

By Dwayne Hicks | May 13, 2014 |

I love and hate the concept of refuge. This word means: 1. Shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.: 2. A place of shelter, protection, or safety. 3. Anything to which one has recourse for aid, relief, or escape. (From dictionary.com) I’m so thankful to be a place of refuge for my family. I’m also…

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Protection

By Dwayne Hicks | March 20, 2014 |

My clothes protect my body from the elements. I can hardly imagine what it would be like to be exposed to the burning sun without protection. I also can’t imagine exposure to extreme cold without protection of my clothing or a warm coat. The fact is I need protection from lots of things. I need…

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