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QA: What Does the Bible Say Abut "Self Identification"?

QUESTION: What does the Bible say about "self identification"? - April, 2019   

Answer: We keep hearing about people who “self-identify” ... The dictionary defines it as, “identification with someone or something outside oneself.” “Self-consciousness” is the awkward feeling that we do not feel comfortable with our surroundings, but we can adjust. “Self-identification” is the …

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Walking in Joy

My sermon/ Bible study outline for Walking in Joy based on John 16:16-24 is now available in Sermon Outlines as a PDF.

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Four Rules for a Happy Life - Now Available

My Sermon outline Four Rules for a Happy Life, based on Ecclesiastes 9:4-10, is now available in Sermon Outlines. It is also featured in Publications On Family.

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We Are NOT In Despair: Mini Article 8/3/2020

"But as a mountain falls and crumbles away, And as a rock is moved from its place; As water wears away stones, And as torrents wash away the soil of the earth; So You destroy the hope of man” (Job 14:18-19). Job voiced the danger of being surrounded by downers! By the time we read the headlines, see network TV News, watch destructive TV shows or dismal movies, or listen to our dreary “friends,” …

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It’s so depressing to think Evil is winning. What can we do to keep from being discouraged?

Question: It’s so depressing to think Evil is winning. What can we do to keep from being discouraged?

Answer: “We do not lose heart” means “we do not give in to evil.” The Bible gives us reasons why we do not: 1. We can pray to God.

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Proverbs 12:25 - Why Put In a "Good Word"?: Commentary #63

My commentary #63 on Proverbs 12:25Why Put In a Good Word?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Walking In Joy: John 16:16-24

My sermon Walking in Joy (John 16:16-24) is available in Sermon Outlines.

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Proverbs 3:13-26 - God's Wisdom Is Beneficial, Universal, Calming: Commentary #9

My commentary #9 on Proverbs 3:13-26God's Wisdom Is Beneficial, Universal, Calming, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Workaholics 101: Sermon PowerPoint Available

In light of the recent Fall Break, my updated sermon Workaholics 101 is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Proverbs 12:24 - Who Deserves Slavery?: Commentary #62

My commentary #62 on Proverbs 12:24Who Deserves Slavery?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 11:26 - Corrupt Commerce Commentary #48

My commentary #48 on Proverbs 11:26Corrupt Commerce, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: August 14 - 18, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

8/14/2017: The Israelites' Example

8/15/2017: Is It Your Time to Die?

8/16/2017: We Are Not In Despair

8/17/2017: Monumental Destruction

8/18/2017: When Is Jesus' Second Coming?

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Words of Wisdom: July 31 - August 4, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

7/31/2017: Mixed Up Morals

8/01/2017: Real Demon-Possession

8/02/2017: Real Demon Influence

8/03/2017: Real Demon Influence #2

8/04/2017: Real Love Relationship

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Psalm 119:105 - 112, Nun - Commentary Available

In light of the graduation season, my commentary for Psalm 119:105 - 112, which relates to the Hebrew letter NunYour Word Is a Lamp To My Feet, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119, in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: April 24 - 28, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

4/24/2017: Self Praise Is No Praise

4/25/17/2017: Anxiety and Depression

4/26/2017: What Money Can't Buy

4/27/2017: It Is God's Word

4/28/2017: It Is God's Word

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Listen to Your Momma About Wine: Proverbs 31:4 - 7

My commentary for 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 here.

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Satan's Prayer: Updated Article Available

My article Satan's Prayer is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Advocate.

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Words of Wisdom: Transcripts Available

Transcripts from Words of Wisdom for the month of June 2016 are now available on the  Transcripts page.

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Words of Wisdom: June 6 - 10, 2016

Please click here to find my audio minutes for Words of Wisdom for the week:

06/6/2016: Slandering Saints

06/7/2016: Are We Listening

06/8/2016: Who Has Failed

06/9/2016: Causes Of Depression

06/10/2016: Can You Spell O-R-G-Y?

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Workaholics 101: Sermon Updated

My updated sermon Workaholics 101 is now available in Sermon Powerpoints just in time for Monday.

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