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The Spirit of Barabbas

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 Spirit of Barabbas for September 26, 2023

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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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Christian: A Rare Breed

Bob West's Theophilus cartoon, A Rare Breed, is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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QA: Why Do Some Things Never Change?

My QA: It's a new school year, but why don't some change? from January 8, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: May 22-26, 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:
- 5/22/2023  The Devil You Say #1 
- 5/23/2023  Slandering Saints 

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Jesus Is Only Begotten

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 Jesus Is Only Begotten for April 20, 2023. 

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I Will Talk About Your Statutes Before Kings

My commentary on Psalm 119:41-48, the Hebrew letter "Waw" - Living a Life "Prepared", is available in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Important Tips for Those Who Marry

Donnie Barnes' chart: Important Tips for Those Who Marry is now available in Publications On Family. It is also available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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How Can a Young Man Keep His Way Pure?

My Commentary for Psalm 119:9-16 - BETH - How Can a Young Man Keep His Way Pure? Is now available in Devotions from Psalms 119.

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Twitter This: Proverbs Commentary Continue

My Proverbs commentary continues with segment #174: Proverbs 25:17, Twitter This, which is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Suicide or 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 Suicide or Salvation? for May 24, 2022.

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QA: Is It Wrong to Read "Tell Alls"?

My QA: Is it wrong to read or write "tell all" books? is now available in Questions Answered. It was published in September, 2018.

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Proverbs Commentary Continues with Segments #119, 120, 127, and 128

My Proverbs Commentary is available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs; it continues with the following Segments:

#119 - An "Heir'y" Proverb, Proverbs 17:2

#120 - Christians Must Do "Hard Time", Proverbs 17:3

#127 - How To Choose a Friend, Proverbs 17:17

#128 - Cosigners, Beware!, Proverbs 17:18

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QA: How Can I Tell Who My Friends Are?

My QA: How can I tell who my real friends are? from September 9, 2018, is now available in Questions Answered.

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REVISED Outline of the Book of Job

My REVISED outline of the book of Job is now available in Bible Content, Bible Outlines. This can be used for individual or group Bible study on loss, bereavement, discussions on the "prosperity gospel", or karma. 

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Disaster Relief Effort: How To Help

Individuals may donate to the Disaster Relief Effort in support of the recent natural disasters. Information about them can be found on my Links page as well.

Alternately please contact your local Church of Christ.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. - Romans 12:15

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Commentary Segment #40: Are You Sure Or "Surety"?

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #40: Are You Sure, or "Surety"?, taken from Proverbs 11:15, which is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs Commentary Segment #51: How to Raise "Stupid"

My Proverbs commentary continues with Segment #51: How to Raise "Stupid", taken from Proverbs 12:1, which is available now in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs Commentary #38: Table the Tabloid Talk

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #38: Table the Tabloid Talk, taken from Proverbs 11:12-13, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: Do We Need Jesus Today?

QUESTION: Do we need Jesus today? - October, 2020

ANSWER: Absolutely! In a hero saturated society, most of whom are make-believe, Jesus has been lost in the shuffle. Super heroes are a human attempt to elevate someone who is worthy of adulation above others. Consider the Real Jesus: 1. Jesus is Only Begotten. (1 John 4:9; John 15:13; Galatians 3:26; 1 John 3:5; John 8:24) ... Read more of this …

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