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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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Peace Makers: Slides Now Available

My sermon Peace Makers, taken from 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 and preached April 17, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: How Can a Christian's Vote Count the Most?

On election day, it's worth recalling my QA: How can a Christian's vote count the most? from October 18, 2020. It is available in Questions Answered; it also features on Publications On God and Government.

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QA: How Can We Know Whom To Believe?

My QA: How Can We Know Whom to Believe? from May 16, 2021, is now available in Publications on COVID Quarantine 2020. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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Commentary #175: Drink Some Cold Water for a Change

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #175, Drink Some Cold Water For a Change, taken from Proverbs 25:25, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: Is a Politician's Church Attendance Newsworthy?

QUESTION: Is a politician's church attendance newsworthy? - March 28, 2021    

ANSWER: It should not be so! On December 8, 2020, The Washington Post ... article, "Joe Biden Goes to Church. Politics Remains Outside," written by Robin Givhan, said, "Church attendance isn't a measure of one's faith or a substitution for good deeds, but it is a way of singling religiosity." 1. ... Who separated…

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Words of Wisdom Radio: Audio Files Available

My 1-minute radio lesson series “Words of Wisdom” are available in Words of Wisdom Radio.  They were broadcast by John T. Polk II for an Oneida, Tennessee, radio station from December 2014 - November 2017. Click here for transcripts of the Words of Wisdom radio series.

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The Valley of Opinion

“For I hear the slander of many; Fear is on every side; While they take counsel together against me, They scheme to take away my life” (Psalm 31:13). Media values “news” which is more “opinion” than real facts and truth. In point of fact, “opinion polls” consume a great deal of time and space these days. The New Testament commands: “Do not be wise in your own opinion” (Roman…

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Proverbs 18:13 - Opinion Polls or Truth?: Commentary #134

My commentary #134 on Proverbs 18:13Opinion Polls or Truth? is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 30:32-33 - War Mongering Causes War: Commentary #207

My commentary #207 on Proverbs 30:32-33War Mongering Causes War, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Latest Content Available

All my websites' updates are featured in the Latest Content. This is featured on my Home page. View older posts by using the link at the bottom of the Latest Content column: http://www.johntpolkll.com/entries?page=1#post-65441  

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Words of Wisdom: August 14 - 18, 2017

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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 64: Commentary Available

My commentary for Psalm 64Relief From Plotting, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: May 15 - 19, 2017

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5/15/2017: Suicide Or Salvation? (4)

5/16/17/2017: Doubtful Faith

5/17/2017: Humbling History

5/18/2017: Statues of History

5/19/2017: Church Assembling

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Words of Wisdom: May 1 - 5, 2017

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5/01/2017: The Bible Is the Voice of God

5/02/17/2017: Repent Of Protesting

5/03/2017: Unconditional Love

5/04/2017: Church Sanctuary

5/05/2017: Church Altars

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Words of Wisdom: April 10 - 14, 2017

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4/10/2017: Oneida Meeting on the Theme of Forgiveness

4/11/17/2017: The Valley of Opinion

4/12/2017: Are All Saved?

4/13/2017: Try, Again

4/14/2017: No "Christian" Crusades

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Turn off the "News" and Love Your Neighbor

Words of Wisdom: January 9 - 13, 2016

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1/09/2017: Cruelty to People

1/10/17/2017: Answer to Cruelty

1/11/2017: Cruelty to Animals

1/12/2017: Cruelty With Words

1/13/2017: Bullies At the Cross

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Words of Wisdom: December 19 - 23, 2016

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12/19/2016: Jesus Saves the Lost

12/20/17/2016: "Fake News" In the News

12/21/2016: Fake Divisions of Faith

12/22/2016: Living a Christian Life

12/23/2016: The First Day of the Week

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