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There Is NO “Season”, Jesus Is “The Reason”

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: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom. This week’s contribution is There Is NO “Season” Because Jesus Is “The Reason” from June 5, 2025. 

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Walk in Wisdom #59 - A Father's Wisdom

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 59 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.
Edition 59, released June 2, 2025, contains:

  • A Father’s Wisdom: Learn From Your Parents’ Experiences - John T Polk II
  • The Man Who Was Deaf and Tongue Tied - Mike Kiser
  • Salted Speech - quotes from John Locke and Clarence Budington Kelland
  • Homecoming 2025 & Gospel Meeting with Phil Sanders - invitation from Oneida Church of Christ

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Who's Guilty? Words of Wisdom

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: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom. This week’s contribution is Who’s Guilty from May 29, 2025. 

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Walk in Wisdom #56 - Choosing an Apostle

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 56 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive my weekly periodical by email for free, please use the Response page.

Edition 56, released May 12, 2025, contains:

  • Choosing an Apostle in the New Testament Church - John T Polk II
  • Having a Heart Like God - Edd Sterchi
  • People Whom God Loves - chart from Donnie Barnes
  • Salted Speech - quotes from James Madison and Tiffany Nairne

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Marriage Is For All Time

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 Marriage is for All Time from October 8, 2024. 

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Walk in Wisdom #24 - Disaster Responses

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 24 is now available. Look for it on my NEW Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.
Edition 24, released September 30, 2024, contains:
* QA: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - John T Polk II
* What Motivates You? - Edd Sterchi
* Salted Speech - quotes from Karl Marx and Seneca

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The Youth Vote

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 Youth Vote for August 6, 2024. 

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A Nation Without God

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 A Nation Without God for July 30, 2024. 

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When Assassination Is Attempted

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 When Assassination Is Attempted for July 23, 2024. 

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Words of Wisdom June 24 - July 5, 2024

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:

    - 6/24/2024 - Pluto Points to God          
    - 6/25/2024 - Doctrine By the People     
    - 6/26/2024 - Bible Over False Prophets   
    - 6/27/2024 - Escaping Immorality          
    - 6/28/2024 - The Holy Spirit or the Written Word?  

    - 7/1/2024 - Tragic Events and Innocent People       
    - 7/2/2024 - Church of Love                                   
    - 7/3/2024 - The Church of Your Choice        
    - 7/4/2024 - Freedom to Obey Christ  
    - 7/5/2024 - The Cost of Liberty   

Older Words of Wisdom radio minutes from 2014 onwards are found in Words of Wisdom Archive

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God Bless America for July 4th Independence Day

Enjoy the holiday, and remember to thank God for all the blessings we have in this country. And pray that our leaders let our personal freedom of religion and following our conscience may continue.

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Falling Short ... and It's Good to Win

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 . Last week’s contribution was Falling Short for June 24, 2024. This week’s contribution is It’s Good to Win for July 2, 2024, to celebrate University of Tennessee’s baseball national championship

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Walk In Wisdom, Edition 11

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 11 is now available. Look for it on my NEW Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 11, released July 2, 2024, contains:

  • Why Does Violence Erupt? - John T Polk II
  • Rules to Teach Your Son - Anonymous
  • Awake Yet? - MEME by Anonymous
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Leonardo da Vinci & Aesop

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Christmas in July

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. Lessons available from December 2023 are:

    - 12/11/2023 - Be Merry Without Alcohol    
    - 12/12/2023 - Profane Pleas                           
    - 12/13/2023 - Getting Jesus Right: No Mass   
    - 12/14/2023 - Jesus More Than Meets the Eye   
    - 12/15/2023 - Christ Or Christmas?     

    - 12/18/2023 - What Peace Did Jesus Bring?   
    - 12/19/2023 - No Seasonal Goodwill     
    - 12/20/2023 - Who Has Seen Jesus?  
    - 12/21/2023 - How God Delivers         
    - 12/22/2023 - Apollo 8 Tribute to God  

    - 12/25/2023 - Christmas Day Peace  
    - 12/26/2023 - Christian Living            
    - 12/27/2023 - The First Day of the Week 
    - 12/28/2023 - Labels Are Not Arguments 
    - 12/29/2023 - Insane New Year               

Older Words of Wisdom radio minutes from 2014 onwards are found in Words of Wisdom Archive

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Gerald Cowan's Where Are the Others?

Gerald Cowan's Where Are the Others? featured in his personal periodical. It is also available in Publications from Gerald Cowan. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED".

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Assorted Sermon Audios Now Available

Look for Assorted Sermon Audios on the Sermon Audios page. What's New there includes:

  • Bible Claims
  • Bible Claims: Ephesians 4:17-32
  • Bible Claims: How God Speaks To Us Today
  • Sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:17-22
  • Sermon on Exodus 34:29-35
  • Jesus: Approved Of God
  • Jesus: Unfinished Works
  • Jesus: The Last Day, based on John 6:38-45

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Words of Wisdom: November 20 - December 8, 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. Previous lessons now available are:

    - 11/20/2023 - Street Crime
    - 11/21/2023 - Who’s Killing Jesus? Part 2 - Keepers of Moses’ Law 
    - 11/22/2023 - [Thanksgiving] Thank God
    - 11/23/2023 - What Is Discrimination?
    - 11/24/2023 - Being Religious Without Jesus - Cornelius

    - 11/27/2023 - Getting Jesus Right: Bible Order 
    - 11/28/2023 - Getting Jesus Right: Birth Date  
    - 11/29/2023 - Baby Jesus, Part 1
    - 11/30/2023 - Baby Jesus, Part 2
    - 12/1/2023 - What Is Your Truth?
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    - 12/4/2023 - The Influence of Jesus Christ
    - 12/5/2023 - We have Found the Messiah: Came From God
    - 12/6/2023 - We have Found the Messiah: No One Spoke Like Him
    - 12/7/2023 - We have Found the Messiah: Speaks Boldly
    - 12/8/2023 - What Peace Did Jesus Bring?

Older Words of Wisdom radio minutes from 2014 onwards are found in Words of Wisdom Archive

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Walk In Wisdom, Edition 10

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 10 is now available. Look for it on my NEW Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 10, released June 24, 2024, contains:

 

  • QA: Are All Bible Versions the Same? What is the real difference between a translation, interpretation, or paraphrase Bible? - John T Polk II
  • 8 Fights Worth Picking With Your Kids - David Morris
  • Why I Am Not Afraid - Gus Nichols
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Benjamin Disraeli, William Arthur Ward, and Theodore Roosevelt

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QA: Can My Dead Brother Give Me Advice From the Spirit World?

My QA: My dead brother came back from the dead and told me to sell my house; should I do it? from March 10, 2024, is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" on the Questions Answered page.

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Ask Me About Guest Bible Study

As an experienced pulpit preacher, I am available for Gospel meetings, Preacher Lectureships, Bible based Conferences, Visiting Teachers, Vacation Bible Schools, Keynote Speaker or Interim Bible Study teacher. Please complete the Response with your request, to discus the opportunity further.

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