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

Racism Wrapped in Elitism

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Jeanne

Your childhood memories and mine may reflect some of the same experiences and thoughts that need to be reviewed for seeds of “racism.” Most would expect a child to be oblivious to the underlying racism of maintaining the “separate but … Continue reading →

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Growing Among the Stones . . .

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Jeanne

this seems to be at the heart of many social media posts and I think we need to really talk about it . . . THROWING STONES AT PEOPLE is effective at keeping our attention off of important issues and … Continue reading →

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It’s A Conspiracy . . . theoretically speaking!

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Jeanne

THIS IS JUST A BEGINNING OF MY THOUGHTS … I am currently working on this one and will add to it as I work through my “investigative process” or delete it in despair if I cannot share any “reasonable” insights … Continue reading →

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BEes WASPS and GOD

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Jeanne

This quote from the play Hamlet, “To be, or not to be? That is the question—” this led me to a different question that seems very important to me especially in this time when there is so much chaos, so … Continue reading →

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SEEDS . . . planting in the hard times

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Jeanne

Back in the “old days,” many folks grew their own food.Small backyard gardens, small family farms on a couple of acres . . .neighbors shared when the crops were good and during the times of theseason when there was an … Continue reading →

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Diversity . . . how do I feel about our mixed world?

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Jeanne

Today there is SO much DIVERSITY – every way I turn, I am confronted through daily interactions with people highlighting “differences” in cultures, philosophies, politics, religion, language, food . . . everything! I started wondering how the early followers of … Continue reading →

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It leaves me wondering . . . a heart prayer

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Jeanne

              and so my heart cries . . . HOW LONG, GOD . . . HOW LONG???­ We have no HOPE but YOU, GOD,  to bring an end to the abuses of person against … Continue reading →

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FASTING – the fast GOD wants . . .

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Jeanne

Isaiah 58 talks about “fasting.” Some people talk about fasting for health reasons, some for spiritual reasons, some for personal cleansing (physical and psychologically), so it is a subject that interests many. While reading Isaiah 58, I noted some interesting … Continue reading →

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Beat down . . . a Life Perspective

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Jeanne

Oh, that poor holly bush . . . bent down to the ground by its ice-covered branches, unable to stand up straight and it doesn’t look like it can survive— it looks hopeless. BUT . . . How often have … Continue reading →

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PIZZA . . . hidden messages . . .

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Jeanne

  Pizza has always been a major part of my life from childhood to senior citizen, but I had never thought about the “hidden messages” in that delicious food that I consumed innocently just because it tasted good. CHILDHOOD: earliest memories … Continue reading →

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