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Tolerate or Concede?

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 Tolerate or Concede? for May 9, 2023. 

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It Is Time For You to Act, O Lord

My commentary continues with Psalm 119:121-128 Ayin - It Is Time For You to Act, O Lord. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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QA: How Do Governments Get Oppressive?

My QA: How do governments get so oppressive? from July 17, 2022, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom: April 3-7, 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:
- 4/3/2023  Signs of the End   
- 4/4/2023  Nations That Forget God…

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Interesting Facts About the Judges

Donnie Barnes' chart Interesting Facts About the Judges is available now in Bible Books Outlined.

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QA: What About New Technology?

My QA: What do you think about the new technology? from March 5, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Prayerful Preaching

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 Prayerful Preaching for November 8, 2022. 

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Words of Wisdom for August 15 - 19, 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:
    - 8/15/22 - Moses Proves Jesus        
    - 8/16/22 - Find …

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Commentary Segment #88: Proverbs 14:28

My REVISED commentary for Segment #88: Proverbs 14:28 - A Kingdom Divides Against Itself (Matthew 12:25) is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Listen To Your Mama About Women

My Proverbs commentary continues with #189: Beware of the Merciless Poor based on Proverbs 28:3 and Proverbs 28:13; and #208: Listen To Your Mama About Women based on Proverbs 31:1-3, Proverbs 17:11Proverbs 2:16-22, Proverbs 5:1-23, Proverbs 6:20-35, Proverbs 7:1-27, Proverbs 9:13-18. My complete commentary and these segments are available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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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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The Moment We No Longer Have a Free Press

Hannah Arendt's extended quote, The Moment We No Longer Have a Free Press, is now available as an IMAGE in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Whom Do You Trust? - Slides Now Available

My sermon slides Whom Do You Trust? is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Nations That Forget God

Before Israelites entered the Promised Land, Moses warned they "will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke Him to anger through the work of your hands" (Deuteronomy 31:29).  How bad would they get?  “The LORD will strike you with consumption, with fever, with inflammation, with severe burning fever, with the sword, with scorching, and with mildew; they shall pursue you until you perish” (…

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The Time Is Now: Short Available Now

When their government oppressed God's people, the Prophet Elijah asked the timid Israelites, “How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him" (1 Kings 18:21). Good people cannot survive in a society (or world!) by shrinking away from the inevitable choice: good or evil. Joshua challenged his people: “choose for yourselves this day whom you …

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Psalm 76: The Place, Strength, and Power Behind Victory

My Psalms Commentary continues with Psalm 76: The Place, Strength, and Power Behind Victory, is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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QA: Are Christians at War With Muslims?

In light of the 9/11 20th anniversary, my QA: Are Christians at war with Muslims? from December 30, 2018, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Psalm 10: God the Helper of the Fatherless

My Psalms Commentary continues with Psalm 10: God the Helper of the Fatherless. It is now available in Devotions From Psalms.

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QA: Why Do Governments Never Change?

My QA: Why does it seem that, no matter what people are voted into office, government(s) never seem to change?, from January 6, 2019, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Proverbs Commentary #26: Rich Or Poor?

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #26: Rich or Poor? taken from Proverbs 10:13-15. It is now available in Studies in the book of Proverbs.

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