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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 #26

Posted on April 3, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “The next concept to be developed in our understanding of this second element of discipline is acceptance.  Acceptance means to reach out with an open hand to receive.  Acceptance … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #25

Posted on March 28, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Dr. Peck’s second element of discipline is Acceptance of Responsibility. There are two concepts here that bear exploration.  The first concept is tied to connotations in the word, ‘responsibility’.  … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #24

Posted on March 25, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “There is no such thing as “pre-marital sex”.  The term is a spiritual oxymoron, kind of like “cruel kindness”.  The discipline of delaying gratification may find its greatest test … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #23

Posted on March 21, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “TIPS TO YOUNG FOLKS FOR PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THIS ELEMENT This principle of delaying gratification has gotten a bad name, a poor reputation:  names such as “abstinence”, “divorce”, “prude”, … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #22

Posted on March 16, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Jesus demonstrates the same ability to delay gratification while simultaneously setting an example of the dedication to task required of disciples when He responded to His disciples’ queries regarding … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #21

Posted on March 14, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Note in Genesis 24: 49 that the chief servant of Abraham asks his hosts if they will deal kindly and truly with “my master”, not “with me”.  Only after … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #20

Posted on March 12, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “M.Scott Peck,MD, a physician trained in psychiatry, has written two profound and insightful books, entitled respectively “The Road Less Traveled” and “The People of the Lie”.  They each offer … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #19

Posted on March 7, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Disciples must be selfless.  They must be willing to put the purposes of their Master above personal, selfish, or self-centered objectives.  Paul uses the same metaphor in II Timothy … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #18

Posted on March 6, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Habbakuk 2: 1 offers additional insight into the discipline that disciples must display.  After having questioned God regarding His ‘inaction’ and ‘unresponsiveness’ to the plight of the righteous (Habbakuk … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #17

Posted on March 2, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “CHAPTER TWO: WHAT IS DISCIPLINE? “The account of Abraham’s chief servant in Genesis 24 also shows us the third important characteristic or attribute of disciples, that is, disciples are … Continue reading →

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