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Psalm 14: Commentary Available

My commentary on Psalm 14: The Fool Says, "There Is No God," is available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalms.

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Psalm 119:169-172: Commentary Available

My commentary for Psalm 119:169-172 - Tau: I Have Strayed Like a Lost Sheep is available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file on the page Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Doctor Senseless

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 Doctor Senseless for November 28, 2022

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Intelligent Design in Creation, Bible and Christian Love

My series Intelligent Design in Creation, in the Bible, and in Christian Love is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences. It is also available in Words of Wisdom Newspaper Articles.

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QA: Why Aren't Church of Christ Preachers Humble?

My QA: Why aren't church of Christ preachers humble like denominational pastors are? from October 13, 2019, is now available in Questions Answered.

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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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Who Lights the Fires? - Mini Article Now Available

“A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands” (Proverbs 14:6). A “scoffer” claims to seek wisdom but contradicts wisdom when presented. Scoffers reject the possibility of wisdom before they open their eyes to it! Therefore, “A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, Nor will he go to the wise” (Proverbs 15:12). Scoffers are destructive …

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Proverbs Commentary #203 and 204: CSI for Sins and The Earth Is Not Enough

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #203: CSI for Sins, based on Proverbs 30:18-20; and Segment #204: The Earth Is Not Enough, based on Proverbs 30:21-23.

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Proverbs Commentary Segments #1 and #2 Available Now

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #1: What Are "Proverbs"? and Segment #2: Five Ways a Proverb Helps, taken from Proverbs 1:1-4, are now available in Studies int he Book of Proverbs. The entire series can be used to support individual or group Bible Study of this fascinating book written by the wisest man that ever lived apart from Jesus.

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Fear of Salvation: Mini Article Available

People are afraid of Jesus Christ when they don’t know nor understand the truth about Him. He walked on the sea and His disciples “supposed it was a ghost, and cried out " (Mark 6:49-50). At His resurrection, the women were told: “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said” (Matthew 28:5-6). “For this is the love of G…

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