As an African American child growing up in the sunshine state, life was complete with both sunshine and rain. The scorching hot summers and hurricane forced winds of Florida would foretell the road ahead for Elder Jimmy Hicks. To most, young Hicks was just another church boy who's upbringing taught him to respect, fear and love the Lord. During the crossroads of his life, however, Elder Hicks would lean on the sure foundation that kept him as a child. This foundation, his parents established, by introducing him to Christ at a young age. It would enable him to confidently progress to manhood where he would do the will of God.  Youth is just a "Temporary Storm," says Hicks. The days of our youth are filled with many trials and tribulations; but, we must take solace in knowing that God's perfect Will is-- that none should perish."