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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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The Time is NOW ... and Are You Double Minded?

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 The Time is Now for June 3, 2024. This week’s contribution is Are You Double-Hearted? for June 10, 2024. 

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QA: Why Is There Outcry Over the Dangers of Social Media?

My QA: Why is there so much outcry about the dangers of social media (such as Facebook, Twitter aka X, Zoom, etc.)? from April 2, 2024, is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" in Questions Answered.

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Cruelty to People ... and Right Judgments

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 is Cruelty to People for March 26, 2024. This week’s contribution is Right Judgments for April 4, 2024. 

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Are You Confused?

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 Are You Confused? for September 5, 2023. 

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Words of Wisdom: July 24-28, 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:
- 7/24/2023  The Summer Drought     
- 7/25/2023  The Time Is Now              
- 7/26/2023  The Lord’s Church Are the Lord’s Saved 
- 7/27/2023  Keep Jesus In Baptism          
- 7/28/2023  Blaspheming God’s Word       

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

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Words of Wisdom May 29-June 2, 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:
- 5/29/2023  Are We Listening? 
- 5/30/2023  The Lazy Man 
- 5/31/2023  Causes of Depression 
- 6/1/2023    Heed God’s Written Word 
- 6/2/2023    Jesus & Division 

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

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Away From Me You Evildoers

My commentary continues with Psalm 119:113-120 Samek - Away From Me You Evildoers. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Five First Steps to Success

Donnie Barnes' Five First Steps to Success based on Matthew 6:33 is now available on my dedicated page, Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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True Purpose of Life: Slides Available

My sermon slides True Purpose of Life, based on Ecclesiastes 9:13-18 and delivered January 22, 2023, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is also available in Commentaries on Assorted Chapters.

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What Do I Wait For?

My sermon What Do I Wait For? based on Psalm 39:1-7 and delivered December 11, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Why Do People Fear Friday 13th?

My QA: Why are people afraid of "Friday the 13th"? from May 15, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Donnie Barnes' How To Help Your Children

In light of the shooting in Newport News, Virginia, Donnie Barnes' How To Help Your Children chart is now available in dedicated page Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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Only Following Your Heart

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 Only Following Your Heart for January 10, 2023

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Psalm 34: Wonderful Security in Fearing God

My commentary for Psalm 34Wonderful Security in Fearing God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 20:25 - Don't Be Rash

In readiness for the new year, my Commentary segment #148: Proverbs 20:25 - Don't Break Out In a Rash seems appropriate for guiding New Year's Resolutions. It is found in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Listen To Your Mother About Wine

Continuing in the "holiday spirit", my commentary Segment #209: Proverbs 31:4 - 7Listen To Your Mother About Wine, is available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs, in Commentaries. I have a complete commentary for Proverbs available FOR FREE on this page.

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Words of Wisdom: October 3 - 7, 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:
- 10/3/22    Why Blame God                    
- 10/4/22    Jesus Saves Believers Only  
- 10/5/22    No Bible Myths                      
- 10/6/22    Life Without God                   
- 10/7/22    Committing to Marriage        

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A Lot Left Behind: Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides for A Lot Left Behind, taken from Genesis 19:29-38, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Life Changing Decisions

My slides Life Changing Decisions, based on Hebrews 11:8-10 and delivered June 12, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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