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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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It Is God's World

The first “Earth Day” was April 22, 1970. Its Founder, then- Senator Gaylord Nelson said: “If we could tap into the environmental concerns of the general public and infuse the student anti-war energy into the environmental cause, we could generate a demonstration that would force this issue onto the political agenda.” (http://earthday.envirolink.org/history.html)

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Love Invests

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 Love Invests for February 14, 2023

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QA: What Is Valentine's Day for?

My QA: What is Valentine's Day really for? from February 12, 2023, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom: December 26 - 30, 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:
- 12/26/2022    Jesus, More Than Meets The Eye   
- 12/27/2022    …

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Another Year Of Darkness?!

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 Another Year Of Darkness for December 27, 2022

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Words of Wisdom: December 19 - 23, 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:
- 12/19/22    One More Miracle for One Prophet  
- 12/20/22    Gett…

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QA: Why Is Christmastime So Important?

My QA: Why is Christmastime so important? from November 20, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Life of Self Examination: Psalm 119:57-64

My commentary for Psalm 119:57-64, which relates to the Hebrew letter Heth, You Are My Portion, O LORD, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119, in Commentaries.

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Happy Thanksgiving 2022

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Thanksgiving Without God?

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 Thanksgiving Without God? for November 21, 2022

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Scared? Of What?

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 Scared? Of What? for October 24, 2022. 

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QA: How Do Christians Celebrate "Pride Month"?

My QA: How Do Christians Celebrate "Pride Month"? from June 12, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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This is My Father's World: Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day is best remembered with a reminder from Maltbie Davenport Babcock's hymn, This Is My Father's World. The poem refers to several scriptures, including Jacob's exclamation "the Lord is in this place" from Genesis 28:16; the rockfall, earthquake, and still small voice of 1 Kings 19:11–12; and paraphrasing Psalm 96:10–11.

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Happy Mother's Day

Words of Wisdom Radio, February 14 - 18, 2021

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. This week's lessons are:

- 14/2    Love Is Not a Valentine  
- 15/2    Love the Church of…

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QA: How Can True Love Be Recognized?

My QA: How can "true love" be recognized? from February 7, 2021, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Donnie Barnes' Happy New Year

Donnie Barnes' Happy New Year Resolutions is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts 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. Recent ones available are:

    - 11/29 - No Season for Jesus Is the Reason (also available in W…

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Baby Jesus: Article Now Available

This time of year, many celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, but do not seem to understand some things.  For instance, God's Son was born to a woman who did not believe in abortion.  Though not the "mother of God," Mary was chosen to bring forth the body for God's Son.  "The angel Gabriel" said to her: "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore…

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