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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 #36

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “The fifth responsibility of a disciple of Christ is to bear fruit.  Jesus said, in John 15: 8, “By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #35

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “The Life of a Disciple The fourth responsibility of a disciple of Christ is to be a teacher of God’s Word.   Teaching may be considered to be the core … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #34

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “This penchant for God’s Word, this hunger and passion to hear and know what’s in the Bible, has stayed with me all my life.  It has sustained me in … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #33

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “In I Timothy 4: 16, Paul gives another reason why disciples should be diligent students of God’s word: “Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #32

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “The third responsibility of a disciple is to be a diligent student of God’s Word.  Why here the emphasis on being a diligent student of God’s Word?  II Timothy … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #31

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “The second responsibility of Christ’s disciples is to be a student of God’s Word.  In II Timothy 1: 13, Paul encourages Timothy as follows:  “Retain the standard of sound … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #30

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Disciplers and disciples should be forewarned that Satan will invade your prayer time, your time of intimacy with God.  Scripture clearly reveals that Satan attacked Jesus at the beginning … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #29

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Paul emphasizes the importance of intercessory prayer to the discipling process in Ephesians 6.  In verse 18 – 19, he writes, “With all prayer and petition, pray at all … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #28

From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “The Responsibilities of Disciples In Matthew 5: 16, Our Lord says, “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #27

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March 2005: “Acceptance of responsibility usually involves some form or amount of sacrifice.  Sacrifice is invariably painful. In Philippians 2: 5 – 8, Paul describes the attitude towards acceptance of responsibility … Continue reading

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