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We Are NOT IN Despair

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 We Are Not In Despair for September 19, 2023.

 

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Words of Wisdom May 29-June 2, 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:
- 5/29/2023  Are We Listening? 
- 5/30/2023  The Lazy Man 
- 5/31…

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Your Decrees Are the Theme of My Song

My commentary continues with Psalm 119:49-56 - Zayin - Your Decrees Are the Theme of My Song. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Psalm 119:25-32 Daleth - I Am Laid Low in the Dust

My commentary for Psalm 119:25-32 Daleth - I Am Laid Low in the Dust is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: April 17-21, 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:
- 4/17/2023 - Anxiety and Depression  
- 4/18/2023 - Man Made Traditi…

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Words of Wisdom: April 10-14, 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:
- 4/10/2023  Heart Failures   
- 4/11/2023  Fake Resurrection News …

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QA: What Can Be Done About School Shootings?

In light of the shooting in Newport News, Virginia, my QA: What can be done about the shooting massacre that occurred in Uvalde, Texas? from May 29, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom: January 2 - 6, 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:
- 1/2/2023    No Faith Without God           
- 1/3/2023    Re…

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Psalm 34: Wonderful Security in Fearing God

My commentary for Psalm 34Wonderful Security in Fearing God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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QA: Is the Length of Our Life Already Preset?

My QA: Is the length of our life already preset? based on Hebrews 9:27 is now available on my Misunderstood Scriptures page. It is also available on Questions Answered for December 4, 2022.

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Listen To Your Mother About Wine

Continuing in the "holiday spirit", my commentary Segment #209: Proverbs 31:4 - 7Listen To Your Mother About Wine, is available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs, in Commentaries. I have a complete commentary for Proverbs available FOR FREE on this page.

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A Lot Left Behind: Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides for A Lot Left Behind, taken from Genesis 19:29-38, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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The Despair of Death

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 Despair of Death for April 18, 2022. 

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What "Peace" Did Jesus Bring?

Jesus said: "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”               (John 14:27). The “world” offers “peace” by increasing government power; or giving up to one’s enemies; or signing toothless treaties; or retreating into drugs and alcohol; or speeding through life while preoccupi…

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Psalm 26 and Psalm 39: Commentary Available

My Psalms commentary continues with Psalm 26: The Safest Place to Be; and Psalm 39: Silence Can Be Essential; they are available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Commentary Continues in Psalms 53, 54, and Psalm 55

My FREE Psalms Commentary continues for Psalm 53, Psalm 54, and Psalm 55, in Devotions from Psalms.

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Words of Wisdom: November 22 - 26, 2021 NOW Available

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 noon news; and they are also available in Words of Wisdom Radio, with transcripts available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts. They are now available for:

    - 11/22 - The Written Word of God
    - 11/23 - Are You Led By…

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Whom Do You Trust? Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides for Whom Do You Trust?, taken from Psalm 146, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: Audio Available

My Words of Wisdom Radio minute, broadcast LIVE after the noon news on WECO Radio, is also available in Words of Wisdom Radio, also in Words of Radio Transcripts. The week of October 4-8, 2021 covered the following:

- 10/4 -  Misunderstood Cross
- 10/5 - No Baptism, No Cross of Christ 
- 10/6 - The Cross of Christ, Not Circumcision 
- 10/7 -  Self Praise Is No Praise 
- 10/8 -  Anxiety…

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Living Slowly: Mini Article Available

“A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken” (Proverbs 15:13). A happy face usually shows a happy heart within. “Sorrow of the heart” would usually show a depressed or dejected individual. One person cannot have both at the same time!  “All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast” (Prover…

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