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Only “God Is” Explains It All

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 Only “God Is” Explains It All from January 9, 2026. 

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Walk in Wisdom #42 - Quoting the Bible

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 42 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 42 - Quoting the Bible, released February 3, 2025, contains:

  • QA: Why Do You Keep Quoting the Bible? - John T Polk II
  • The Absolute Authority of the Silence of the Scriptures - bonus article from John T Polk II 
  • Unauthorised Jesus? -  John T Polk II 
  • Let Us Pray! - Edd Sterchi
  • Peace From Pain - Edd Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Mike Waters, Henry Van Dyke, Paul, and others about resurrection, forgiveness, time, love, loneliness, intelligence, and maturity

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Walking in Wisdom #23 - False Religions

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 23 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 23 - False Religions, released September 23, 2024, contains:

  • False Religion(s) - John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: A Rare Breed - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Albert Camus, Rumi, and others about Christian life, love, parenting, Disney, youth, and rebellion

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Walk In Wisdom #21 - QA: Social Media Dangers?

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 21 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 21 - QA: Why Is There Outcry About the Dangers of Social Media?, released September 9, 2024, contains:

  • QA: Why is there so much outcry about the Dangers of Social Media? - John T Polk II
  • Worship of Entertainment - Bob Pritchard
  • Theophilus: Bible Commentary - Bob West cartoon
  • 15 Things Spouses Need to Eliminate - Kevin Rhodes
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Peter Drucker, Alice Wellington Rollins, and Thomas Paine about leadership, virtue, vice, education, study, marriage, relationships, and commentaries

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Walk in Wisdom #15 - Christians Are Not "Sinners"

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 15 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 15 - Christians Are Not Sinners, released July 29, 2024, contains:

  • Christians Are Not “Sinners” - John T Polk II
  • A Nation Without God - John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Private Business? - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Carl Sandburg, Lord Bacon, and various others about the reading, thinking, life, good works, repentance, regret, and time

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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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Walk in Wisdom, Edition 9 is Available

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 9 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 9, released June 17, 2024, contains:

  • Restoring the Restoration Movement - John T Polk II
  • Actions Without Authorization - Edd Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes from anonymous on truth

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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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Gang Violence

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 Gang Violence for April 30, 2024. 

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QA: How Can I Tell When the Holy Spirit Speaks Today?

My QA: How can I tell when, and what, the Holy Spirit says to me today? from March 3, 2024, is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" on the Questions Answered page.

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QA: If the Holy Spirit dwells in us, why do we need to go to church and Bible classes?

Throw Back Thursday: My QA: If the Holy Spirit dwells in us, why do we need to go to church and Bible classes? from 8/25/2019 is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" on the Questions Answered page.

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Ron Bartanen's 50 Years' Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade?

Ron Bartanen's article 50 Years' Anniversary?! from January 22, 2023, is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" in Publications from Guest Authors.

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QA: Why is there so much strife & arguing?

My QA: Why is there so much strife & arguing? from August 13, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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God's Word, Part 2

My sermon slides for God's Word, Part 2, focused on 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and preached July 23, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: How Does Scripture Align to History

My QA: How does Scripture align to contemporary history? is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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God's Word, Part 1

My sermon slides for God's Word, Part 1, based on 2 Timothy 3:10-17 and delivered July 16, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Isn't the Bible Full of Lies?

My QA: Everyone lies. Isn't the Bible full of lies? from August 27, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Psalm 119:145-152 Commentary Available

My commentary for Psalm 119:145-152 Qoph - I Rise Before the Dawn and Cry For Help is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Psalm 119:129-136 Streams of Tears Flow From My Eyes

My Psalms commentary continues with Psalm 119:129-136 Pe - Streams of Tears Flow From My Eyes. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Psalm 119:81-88 Finding Strength In Weakness

My commentary for Psalm 119:81-88 Kaph: How Long Must Your Servant Wait? is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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