Author Archives: Jeanne

About Jeanne

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

Is there an answer . . .

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Jeanne

Just one question . . .

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Looking Outside . . . Standing Inside

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Jeanne

IF I had to go out into that scene to perform some task or do some work or to travel to some place, would I still feel peaceful? OR would I be concerned about the slippery ground and the coating … Continue reading →

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Politics of Sweet Tea – hypothetically speaking

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Jeanne

Think about this . . . hypothetically speaking— IF I own a sports arena and I love SWEET TEA, so I sell it to people who come there to watch the competitions AND, because I sell so much, the vendor gives … Continue reading →

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Politics of Sweet Tea – 2022

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Jeanne

I live in the United States of America in a Southern state and I drink SWEET TEA and I really enjoy it—it’s the only way to drink tea! Now I know that there are people out there who drink their … Continue reading →

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Pandemic – Hard Questions

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Jeanne

SO much chaos in the world all around me . . . SO many hate-filled, insulting words spoken and written . . . SO many others I thought I knew who have shocked me not reflecting any care for anyone … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving thought – 2021

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Jeanne

Such a blessing during this time of the year to read all the thoughts people write about what they are thankful for and how it really is rooted in forgiveness, the gift GOD has given us— I can’t be thankful … Continue reading →

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Connected by Humanity . . .

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Jeanne

CONNECTED BY OUR HUMANITY . . . but, sometimes we don’t understand our differences perhaps instead of trying to figure it out, we need to just LISTEN to each other RESPECTFULLY and SHARE HONESTLY why we feel the way we … Continue reading →

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Storms, Rainbows, and Light

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Jeanne

In the midst of storms in my life, I often choose to sit down and give up! Storms can be overwhelming and, when I cannot see anything but the dark clouds all around me, I climb into that dark pit … Continue reading →

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Me, God, a dot in the Universe

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Jeanne

back BEFORE the “basic” questions I have asked, I have come to realize that there is a question I need to ask and answer before those “basic” thoughts – the foundation of what I need to know: does GOD see … Continue reading →

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Undermining Trust in God–Pride of Mankind

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Jeanne

C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity— According to Christian teachers, the essential vice, the utmost evil, is PRIDE. Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness, and all that, are mere flea bites in comparison: it was through Pride that the devil became the devil: Pride … Continue reading →

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