Escape

By Dwayne Hicks | August 19, 2018 |

I remember watching the movie called “The Great Escape” when I was a young kid. I have been fascinated with movies of escape for many years. I also realize that watching a movie is an escape of sorts. When I go to see a good movie, I often feel like the world stopped for a…

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Daily Prayer

By Dwayne Hicks | March 5, 2017 |

I grew up learning to give thanks at meal time. I had a memorized prayer that we sometimes called “grace”. It went like this: “God is Good. God is Great. Let us thank Him for our food – Amen”.  I also remember my nighttime prayer that went something like this: “Now I lay me down…

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Which Road Do I Take?

By Dwayne Hicks | March 26, 2016 |

  I am quite a fan of the Maps feature on my iPhone. I use it all the time to get where I’m going if I’m not sure of the best route to take. I have become way to dependent upon this. I can remember a time when I had a map of the area…

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Large & In Charge

By Dwayne Hicks | January 31, 2015 |

The last time I checked the Lord is still in charge of this earth that He created and everything and everyone on the earth. It seems that mankind (I represent that description) sometimes acts like we are in charge. The Lord is the Maker of Heaven and Earth. He sustains all that I know and…

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Safety Rest

By Dwayne Hicks | June 16, 2014 |

There have been times when I watch a scary movie that it’s hard to go to sleep hearing things. My mind is busy and my adrenaline has opened up the gates. I’m really trying to settle down and rest. I’ve locked all the doors and I’ve checked the house alarm system so I should feel…

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Complete Faith

By Dwayne Hicks | August 6, 2013 |

I have faith. I think that I have deep faith.  The reason I said I think is because I have doubt.  I have had faith in God for a long, long time. I still nourish doubt in my life as well. I can’t seem to get it pushed out the door of my heart. I’ve…

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