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Words of Wisdom: July 3-7, 2023

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:
- 7/3/2023  Cultural Worship, part 2 
- 7/4/2023  Have a Good Heart …

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The Flood: Words of Wisdom Newspaper Article

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is The Flood for October 17, 2022

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Work and Salvation

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Work and Salvation for September 5, 2022

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Why God Makes Common Sense

My commentary for Proverbs 20:27, Segment #150: Why God Makes Common Sense, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs. It continues the theme on The Bible and Evolution.

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Words of Wisdom: August 22 - 26, 2022

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:
    - 8/22/22 - Were Adam Eve Real?    
    - 8/23/22 - Cultural W…

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Words of Wisdom Radio: March 7 - 11, 2022

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com / FM 101.3 after the 12 noon and the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:

    - 3/7    Cyber Bullies            
    - 3/8    Jewish Special D…

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QA: Can Scriptures Address Modern Problems?

QUESTION: Scriptures are too old to be relevant in today's world, with modern problems, right? - May 30, 2021   

ANSWER: WRONG. If you need to ask, you haven't read Scripture, OR years of my articles in particular.

1. The Cycle of Life proves that what God said is not outdated! Ecclesiastes 1:4, 9-11 reflects God's wisdom. What happens hasn't changed, only the speed and method. Mankind…

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Judemental Cancel Culture: Mini Article Now Available

“Also do not take to heart everything people say, Lest you hear your servant cursing you. For many times, also, your own heart has known That even you have cursed others” (Ecclesiastes 7:21-22). How hypocritical is anyone who condemns others for that of which they, themselves, have done? Have the “cancel culture judges” never used the words they now hold in contempt? “As it is written: ‘There …

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QA: Isn't Scripture Outdated Today? Society Changes

My QA: Why do you keep preaching Scripture? It is so outdated for today: society keeps changing all the time is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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Brett Petrillo's Pre-Enraged Available Now

Brett Petrillo's article Pre-Enraged, referencing Ephesians 4:29-32, is now available in Publications on Guest Authors.

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QA: What is a "Seder Service"?

My QA: What Is a "Seder Service"? , posted April 11, 2021, is now available in Publications On Judaism. It is also available in Publications On Roman Catholicism and in Questions Answered.

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Cancel or Cancer? New Mini Article

“Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers have set”          (Proverbs 22:28). God’s Wisdom plainly states that no one should “plow under” the entire society. Without “history,” details of The Creation by God would be forgotten: “This is the history of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens”     (…

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Sellers Crain’s What Do We Do Now? - Now Available

In light of the gender discussion, Sellers Crain’s article, What Do We Do Now?, is now available in my new page, Publications from Guest Authors.

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QA: Why is there so much to fear?

​QUESTION: Why is there so much to fear? - January 12, 2020

ANSWER: Because the wicked are in charge of the media which promotes it. (Proverbs 10:24-25Wicked people have more reason to live in fear because they do not honour God's wisdom in their lives; they naturally assume others also live as they do. Therefore they cannot assume anyone else lives honourably. ... Read More in Questions…

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Proverbs 20:20 - The Damnable Generation: Commentary #147

My commentary #147 on Proverbs 20:20The Damnable Generation, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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The End of the World and Mayan Calendar

My revised sermon The End Of The World and Mayan Calendar is now available in Publications On "End Times".

It is also available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Proverbs Commentary #170: Can This Be Saved?

My commentary #170 on Proverbs 24:21-22Can This Be Saved?, regarding change, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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TBT: Jesus Is NOT the 'Reason for the Season'

Throwback Thursday: my article Jesus Is NOT the 'Reason for the Season' is available in Publications On Roman Catholicism

It is also available in Bible Articles. It was published in the Gospel Gleaner in Quarter 4, 2003.

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Disagree In Compassion

Our culture has accepted two huge lies. the first is that if you disagree with someone's lifestyle, you must fear or hate them. The second is that to love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do. Both are nonsense. You don't have to compromise convictions to be compassionate.

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Jesus Is NOT the 'Reason for the Season'

Continuing the theme of special "holy" days, my article Jesus Is NOT the 'Reason for the Season' is now available in Bible Articles.

It was published in the Gospel Gleaner in Quarter 4, 2003.

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