My Hope

By Dwayne Hicks | July 19, 2021 |

I am generally optimistic and hopeful. I don’t always see life as “sunny side up”, but I do try hard to find the good that come out of most any situation. I also try to find the good in most everyone.  Jesus saw past a person’s exterior. He saw their heart. As I read this…

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Under The Influence

By Dwayne Hicks | July 10, 2020 |

This phrase usually brings up thoughts of alcohol and drunkenness. I want to see if from a different perspective. Everyone on is “under the influence” of someone. People in leadership are influencers for sure, but they are also under the influence of someone or something. I’ve always heard of wicked King Ahab and his wicked…

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Hope For A New Plan

By Dwayne Hicks | May 17, 2019 |

When things go sideways and fall apart, it’s hard to have hope that order will be restored soon, and all will be well. While I’m in the storm, it’s hard not to focus on the storm itself. It’s hard to see the calm that is coming because the storm has my attention. I love the…

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