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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

L.I.G.H.T. losing to darkness?

L.I.G.H.T. – losing to darkness Love—Integrity—GOD—Hope—Truth has been almost eclipsed by the darkness • Love is mocked as weak and ineffective as are compassion and empathy • Integrity is hard to find in words or actions (who knows what “integrity” … Continue reading

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Chaos – Orderless Confusion – Politics

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Beast of Blndness – a nightmare

I watched as the massive beast was slowly rising, terror struck like a hard punch to my stomach . . . there was nowhere to go to get away from those big sharp teeth as the beast turned and its … Continue reading

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Me or GOD???

I have come to think that my understanding of the “fruit of the Spirit” in Galatians 5 needs a little adjusting, a “minor-appearing” difference in the way I look at WHO does WHAT with a potentially major impact     … Continue reading

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WHAT IF there was a book . . .

WHAT IF there was a book that told a story about a “place” that could show someone struggling with something or someone who felt conflicted that the path being followed actually covered up the inner conflict. So, since it was … Continue reading

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JOURNEY OF ONE FUNDAMENTALIST

            I was raised in one of the “one true church” groups and I am still “unlearning” some of the basic concepts from that time – some basic beliefs: • if you do not belong … Continue reading

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one Smoker’s Journey

a heavy smoker – 3 to 4 packs of cigarettes a day for 12 years. I loved smoking and I never wanted to give it up – it was relaxing and satisfying, like a reward or a motivator to give … Continue reading

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Women I have known

POTENTIAL POSITIVES FROM NEGATIVES— (thoughts about “women” I have known) arrogance drove a thirst for knowledge to deny the “tape’” that said “you are stupid’ and,knowledge, when gained brought quiet confidence and no need to “prove” it to anyone judgemental … Continue reading

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Gospel – Good News of the Windmill

Deeper in the woods than I had ever gone before . . . that is where I found myself as I had just wandered without paying attention to where I was or where I was going. My mind and my … Continue reading

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Take It To the Limit – One More Time!

S T R E S S E D to the MAX! This plant is SO stressed – it needs some water in the worst way – when I saw it, I thought it was not going to make it . … Continue reading

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