Blame Game

By Dwayne Hicks | March 2, 2015 |

Just about everyone I know is really good at the blame game or has been really good at it in their past. I’ve used phrases like, “I don’t recall you saying that”; “I’m not sure how it got there”; “I have no idea what you are talking about” – the list could go on and…

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Loud Repentance

By Dwayne Hicks | December 30, 2014 |

There are times in my life when my sin has been pretty loud. I mean it was out there and noticeable by pretty much everyone. There have also been times when my sin was pretty silent and no one knew of it except the Lord and me. In both situations and everywhere in between my…

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Step 1: Repentance

By Dwayne Hicks | December 17, 2014 |

I believe that the Lord has made it easy for me to return to Him when I’ve turned away. I’ve tried my own way of doing things and they have failed many times over. The Lord really wants my hearts devotion and my minds attention focused on Him. He promises salvation to those who put…

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Repent

By Dwayne Hicks | May 5, 2014 |

I have sinned. I could really write a book describing in great detail sin after sin that I’ve committed over the years. I am “straight up” a sinner who is saved by the Grace of God. I’m a saved sinner who needs God’s grace daily. I will say that I haven’t murdered anyone, but that…

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Repentant

By Dwayne Hicks | May 22, 2013 |

I learned a long time ago to take responsibility for my own behavior. I learned that it doesn’t help to try and blame someone else for my mistakes or my decisions. I had to learn to take ownership of my choices.  I think the Lord is pleased when we take responsibility for our choices and…

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