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QA: Why is there so much strife & arguing?

My QA: Why is there so much strife & arguing? from August 13, 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: June 5-9, 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:
- 6/5/2023  Worthless Opinion Polls 
- 6/6/2023  Making Worse Get B…

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Ps 119:89-96 Lamed - Your Word O LORD Is Eternal

My commentary continues with Psalm 119:89-96 Lamed: Your Word, O Lord, is Eternal. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Words of Wisdom Radio February 20 -24, 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:
- 2/20/2023 - Worship by Faith 
- 2/21/2023 - Church Sanctuary
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QA: What Is the Big Deal About Roe vs. Wade?

My QA: What is the big deal about Roe vs. Wade? from May 8, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Good Lives in Evil Days: Ephesians 5:1-17

My slides for Good Lives in Evil Days, based on Ephesians 5:1-17 and preached June 28, 2020, is available in Commentaries on Assorted Chapters. It is also available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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God IS Great, Atheism Isn't: An Answer

My tract God is Great, Atheism Isn't; An Answer to Christopher Hitchens, is now available for free in Publications On Christian Evidences. It is also available in Tracts.

Tracts are provided in a printable booklet PDF format, which is also compatible with ereaders (like Kindle, Nook and iPad) as well as smartphones. To know more, click here.

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Worthless Opinion Polls

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 Worthless Opinion Polls for May 9, 2022.

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QA: Why Is It Confusing to "Follow the Science"?

My QA: Why is it so confusing to "follow the science"? from April 3, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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The Time Is Now

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 Time Is Now for April 11, 2022.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: March 7 - 11, 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 and the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:

    - 3/7    Cyber Bullies            
    - 3/8    Jewish Special D…

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Fake Divisions of Faith

My mini study, Fake Divisions of Faith, is now available in Words of Wisdom Newspaper Articles. It is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/. 

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Proverbs 12:8-10 Commentary Now Available

My Proverbs commentary continues with Segment #53: How To Be Remembered based on Proverbs 12:8 and Proverbs 18:3; Segment #54: Who Has Bragging Rights? based on Proverbs 12:9, Proverbs 25:16, Proverbs 25:27, and Proverbs 27:2; and Segment #55: Pets R People? taken from Proverbs 12:10. These are available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs Segment #76: You Said Wha-a-t?

My Proverbs commentary continues with Proverbs 14:3 featured in Segment #76: You Said Wha-a-t?, which is now available in Studies from the Book of Proverbs.

 

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Words of Wisdom One Minutes: August 9 - August 13, 2021

My Words of Wisdom for WECO Radio Week of August 9th are now available in Words of Wisdom Radio. They are also available in Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts. These include Blaspheming God's Word (August 9, 2021); Hate Filled Strife (August 10, 2021); The Valley of Opinion (August 11, 2021); Are All Saved? (August 12, 2021); and  Did Jesus Make Baptism Essential to Salvation? (August 13, 2021).

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QA: If the Bible is God's Word, Why Are There Atheists?

QUESTION: If the Bible is the word of God, why are there so many atheists? - 7/28/2019   

ANSWER: There are two kinds of atheists: practical and doctrinal.

1. Practical atheism is described in Titus 1:15-16. Many people practice atheism, that is, they live their lives as though there is no God. They think they exist because of godless evolution; or they are totally in charge of their lives…

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I Am Offended That You Are Offended - Josh Blackmer

Josh Blackmer's article, I Am Offended That You Are Offended, is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Sellers Crain's "If Anyone Speaks, Let Him Speak As the Oracles of God"

In light of the current discussion on free speech, Sellers S Crain, Jr's article         "If Anyone Speaks, Let Him Speak As the Oracles of God", taken from 1 Peter 4:11, is now available in Publications from Sellers Crain.

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A Religious Poll: New Mini Article

“And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, ‘Who do the crowds say that I am?’ So they answered and said, ‘John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again’ (Luke 9:18-19).” The opinion on the street was: (1) speculative; (2) divided; (3) wrong! Did Jesus say, “Each one has their …

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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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