the Way . . . over recorded history, there are many who have pursued, searched for, and left bread crumbs about “the Way”—no “eureka” moments indicating anyone “found the Way,” no clear signposts, and yet . . .
Like the hunt for the “northwest passage,” there were perceived rewards for discovering “the Way,” rewards beyond anyone’s imagination . . . and so the hunt continues to this day . . .
As with many others, I have searched for “the Way” at times in my life when challenges arose, when trauma struck, when darkness seemed to surround me . . . and I have been unsatisfied with the “bread crumbs” that have only led me to more questions – frustrations.
So, once again, I focus on “the Way” and seek to simply examine the “bread crumbs”
a work in progress . . . God's grace has brought me through many traumas of varying intensities and I am alive today (both physically & spiritually) because of Him and His work: "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus"-Philippians 1:6.
My childhood was spent living in many places in the United States due to my family's music or ministry—The Hicks Family, made up of Olan & Barbara Hicks, my younger brothers, Clint & Chuck & me, sang in different combos (put out an album), does so no longer professionally . . . but, visit a family gathering in Searcy & you're bound to hear some foot-tapping sounds (or catch my dad & mom on the road)!
I believe that every moment of each life path (the good & what I perceive as the bad) God works together for my good as His child whether I understand it or not. MUSIC and MINISTRY are still primary aspects of the path God has me walking—so exciting!
Words that have encouraged me since 1980: ". . . giving them a garland instead of ashes,The oil of gladness instead of mourning,The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting So they will be called oaks of righteousness,The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified." Isaiah 61:3
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