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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: September 5 - 9, 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:
- 9/5/2022  Deny, Deny, Deny               
- 9/6/2022  Upsid…

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The Gospel in Genealogy of Genesis 5?!

Brad Harrub's The Gospel in Genesis 5?! is now available in Commentaries> Assorted Chapters. It is also available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Psalm 42 and Psalm 43: In Despair, Have Hope in God

My Psalms commentary continues with Psalm 42: In Despair, Have Hope in God; and Psalm 43: Send the Light, which are now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Complete Commentary on Psalms

The newly compiled complete commentary, Devotions from Psalms, is now available in Commentaries> Devotions from Psalms. It is available in PDF form and can be downloaded and used in Bible study or classes completely free of charge.

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Psalm 142: From the Depth of Despair

My commentary for Psalm 142, From the Depth of Despair, is now available in Devotions from Psalms. My complete commentary for Psalms and Proverbs are available separately and in a complete PDF from my Commentaries page. They can form the basis for either personal or Bible group study.

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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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Psalm 23: Consolation for a Battered Soul

My commentary for Psalm 23Consolation for a Battered Soul, is available in Devotions from Psalms, 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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Psalm 30: David's Relief

My commentary for Psalm 30Distress Signal To God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: December 5 - 9, 2016

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

12/05/2016: In Times of Trouble

12/06/17/2016: Where Is God When Trouble Arises?

12/07/2016: How Does God Help?

12/08/2016: God Hears "Help!"

12/09/2016: Profane Pleas

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