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QA: Evil seems to be abounding, is this ‘the end’?

My QA: Evil seems to be abounding, is this ‘the end’? based on Mark 13 (also found in Matthew 24) is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Your Promises Have Been Thoroughly Tested

My commentary continues with Psalm 119:137-144 - Tsadde - Your Promises Have Been Thoroughly Tested. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file on Devotions from Psalm 119.

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QA: Why Emphasize Exact Wording in the Bible?

My QA: Why do you keep emphasising the exact wording in the Bible? from January 29, 2023, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom: January 2 - 6, 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:
- 1/2/2023    No Faith Without God           
- 1/3/2023    Re…

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REVISED Outline of Habakkuk Available Now

My REVISED outline of the Book of Habakkuk is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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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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What "Peace" Did Jesus Bring?

Jesus said: "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”               (John 14:27). The “world” offers “peace” by increasing government power; or giving up to one’s enemies; or signing toothless treaties; or retreating into drugs and alcohol; or speeding through life while preoccupi…

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QA: Where Is God When Storms Cause Death?

My QA: Where is God when storms cause death and destruction? from December 12, 2021, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Weekly Bible Study in Proverbs Continues

My Proverbs Commentary continues for your weekly Bible study with the following segments:

#57: Deliver Me! from Proverbs 12:12 - 13, Proverbs 21:10,  Proverbs 12:28, and Proverbs 15:29

#61: A Fool Is a Blabbermouth! from Proverbs 12:23, Proverbs 10:12, Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 13:16, Proverbs 15:2, Proverbs 17:27-28, and Proverbs 16:23

#67: Sickening Disappointment from Proverbs 13:12

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Mary and Martha - Lois Reynolds Carpenter

Lois Reynold Carpenter's poem about Mary and Martha, based on Luke 10:38-42, is now available in Publications On Family.

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Words of Wisdom Radio for August 23 - 27, 2021 Available

My Words of Wisdom 1-minute Radio broadcasts are now available as audio files in Words of Wisdom Radio. They cover:

  • 8/23/2021 - The Soul Exchange
  • 8/24/2021 - Self Identification
  • 8/25/2021 - The Savior's Proof
  • 8/26/2021 - Where Is God When Trouble Arises?
  • 8/27/2021 - Why Do Good People Suffer?

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Psalm 83: Trouble Leads To Appeal To God

My Psalms Commentary continues with Psalm 83: Trouble Leads to Appeal to God, which is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Living Slowly: Mini Article Available

“A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken” (Proverbs 15:13). A happy face usually shows a happy heart within. “Sorrow of the heart” would usually show a depressed or dejected individual. One person cannot have both at the same time!  “All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast” (Prover…

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Psalm 83: Let Enemies Be Put to Shame

My Psalms Commentary continues with Psalm 83: Let Enemies Be Put to Shame, which is now available in Devotions From Psalms.

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Commentary #49: A Solid Life or Full of Wind?

My Proverbs Commentary continues in Segment #49: A Solid Life or Full of Wind? taken from Proverbs 11:27-29. This is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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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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Psalm 142: From the Depth of Despair

My commentary for Psalm 142, From the Depth of Despair, is now available in Devotions from Psalms. My complete commentary for Psalms and Proverbs are available separately and in a complete PDF from my Commentaries page. They can form the basis for either personal or Bible group study.

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