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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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Dinner on the Grounds

My sermon Dinner on the Grounds, based on Matthew 14:13-21 and delivered April 2, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in the Sermon PowerPoints page.

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Why Mary? Now Available

In honor of mothers and wives for Mother's Day, my sermon slides for Why Mary? based on Luke 1:26-38 and delivered May 14, 2023, is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" on Sermon Powerpoints.

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God Is Close: Slides available

My sermon slides for God Is Close: The Book of Deuteronomy is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" in the Sermon Powerpoints page.

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Who Can Come to Church? ... and Snow!

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 Who Can Come to Church? for January 23, 2024. This week’s contribution is Snow for January 30, 2024.

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Give a Tenth Part

My sermon slides for Give a Tenth Part, taken from Hebrews 7:1-7 and delivered October 23, 2022, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: May 22-26, 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:
- 5/22/2023  The Devil You Say #1 
- 5/23/2023  Slandering Saints 
- 5/24/2023  Solomon’s Wisdom & God’s Blessing 
- 5/25/2023  The Cost of Liberty 
- 5/26/2023  Memorial Day

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

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Edd Sterchi's Bloom Brightly

Edd Sterchi's poem Bloom Brightly is now available in graphic form on Publications from Guest Authors. Please feel free to download and share this MEME.

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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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I Will Talk About Your Statutes Before Kings

My commentary on Psalm 119:41-48, the Hebrew letter "Waw" - Living a Life "Prepared", is available in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Finding One's Way: Commentary on Psalm 119:17-24

My Commentary on Psalm 119:17-24: Gimel - Finding One's Way, or I Am A Stranger On Earth, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Sellers Crain's The Blessing of Forgiveness

Sellers S Crain Jr's The Blessing of Forgiveness based on Matthew 18:15 - 35 is now available in Publications from Sellers Crain.

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QA: If Saved by God's Grace, Mercy, and Love, Why Baptism?

My QA: If we are saved by the grace, mercy, and love of God, then why do you require baptism? from September 18, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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The Savior's Exception

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 Savior’s Exception for July 4, 2022.

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The Almighty Dollar?

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 Almighty Dollar for June 20, 2022. 

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Words of Wisdom Radio: May 2 - 6, 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:
    - 5/2/22    Street Crime               
    - 5/3/22    Questions for Unity    
    - 5/4/22    What Unity in Diversity   
    - 5/5/22    Solomon’s Wisdom and God’s Blessing  
    - 5/6/22    Unplanned Parenthood    

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Blessed Are Readers: Slides Available

My sermon Blessed Are the Readers, based on Revelation 1:1-5, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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REVISED Outline of the Book of Job

My REVISED outline of the book of Job is now available in Bible Content, Bible Outlines. This can be used for individual or group Bible study on loss, bereavement, discussions on the "prosperity gospel", or karma. 

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QA: Why Is the Idea Of "Santa" Popular?

My QA: Why is the idea of "Santa Claus" so popular? from December 5, 2021, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Faith Or Cowardice

My Words of Wisdom Minute from October 4, 2021, Faith Or Cowardice, is now available in Words of Wisdom Newspaper Articles.

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