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About THE DISCIPLE

William H. “Bill” Hicks is a graduate of Wesleyan University, BA, Religion, 1971 who also holds a Masters in Public Health Degree (MPH) from the University of Oklahoma Hudson College of Public Health (1973). Bill also has studied at the Dallas Theological Seminary. He grew up in Harlem, New York City, USA during the 1950s and 1960s, graduating from high school before attending Mount Hermon Preparatory School and undergraduate school in Connecticut. He has spent most of his professional life in the public health arena, while being constantly in ministry. He received his license to preach the Gospel at Oklahoma City, OK in 1971. He has written extensively on Christian topics. He enjoys life in Chattanooga, TN with former District Public Defender Ardena Garth Hicks, his wife of 30 years. They have two daughters, Rachel (BA, University of Memphis magna cum laude, 2014) and Sarah (Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, Global Scholar, University of Tulsa, 2017).

BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #46

Posted on September 27, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

This entry represents a break in the flow of releasing the book, “Discipleship and Discipline”, by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005. This entry is in response to a request from my friend, Dr. Leslie Petrovics, Budapest, Hungary, on the … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #45

Posted on September 6, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: ““Scriptural study on this element of discipline- dedication to truth- helps to edify us and elucidate the practical applications of the truth contained in God’s Word.  <st1:bcv_smarttag>Proverbs 23: 23 … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #44

Posted on August 23, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Scientists admit that their theories become total speculation when they attempt to describe what “was” the moment just before the universe came into being. However, their current theories suggest … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #43

Posted on August 15, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Truth, then, can be said to be the firmness, the ‘that which is stable’, the sureness, the ‘that which is faithful’, the ‘that which continues’, the ‘that which endures’, … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #42

Posted on August 3, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: ““Dr. Peck’s third element of discipline is Dedication to Truth.  “What is truth?” (Pontius Pilate, A.D. 29; <st1:bcv_smarttag>John 18: 38).  If we are to be dedicated to something, we … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #41

Posted on July 27, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “The Hebrew word for good in this reference is “Towb”, which means moral goodness as contrasted with moral evil.  It also means good, right, pleasant, beautiful, excellent, lovely, delightful, … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #40

Posted on July 15, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “In the same manner as James reasoned in James 2: 10, “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all…”, … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #39

Posted on July 6, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005 “The same process is used in the discipling transaction, described in the succeeding verses (Deuteronomy 6: 4 – 7), providing certain and comprehensive guidance to the disciple:  “Hear, O … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #38

Posted on June 26, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “No dead thing bears fruit.  It cannot pass on its life, either as a seed planted to generate new fruit, or as nourishment for one who “hungers and thirsts”. … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #37

Posted on June 19, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “In Deuteronomy 30: 10 – 14, the discipling transaction is repeated again and again: “if you obey… to keep His commandments” (v.10); “make us hear it, that we may … Continue reading →

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