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Walking in Wisdom #110 - What Prehistoric People?

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 110 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 110 - What Prehistoric People?, released June 1, 2026, contains:

  • What “Prehistoric” People? - John T Polk II 
  • QA: If God Loves Me, Why Bother Me?- Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Jonah, God, and Us - poem by Edd Sterchi
  • Why So Little Sediment on the Seafloor? - Biblical Creation Facebook page
  • Many Arches and Natural Bridges Likely from the Flood - Michael Card, Journal of Creation
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images about worth, health, wealth, truth, time, evolution, geology, and the fossil record

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Banned From the Bible #6

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 Banned From the Bible #6 from May 15, 2026. 

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Banned From the Bible #3

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 Banned From the Bible #3 from April 24, 2026. 

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Bible 1, Evolution 0

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 Bible 1, Evolution 0 from March 6, 2026. 

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Walking in Wisdom #84 - Thank God

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 84 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 84 - Thank God, released November 24, 2025, contains:

  • ThanksGIVING? - Edd Sterchi
  • Thank God - John T Polk II 
  • The Goals of Financial Freedom - Donnie Barnes chart
  • Turn It Around - David Pharr
  • Salted Speech - quotes about Christian life, God, self importance, service, heart, mission, missionary, and the great commission 

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Is Jesus "The Christ"? - Independent Herald

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 Is Jesus “The Christ”? from November 21, 2025. 

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Signs of "The End" - Published Today

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 Signs of “The End” from October 17, 2025. 

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Protesting the Protesters - Published Today

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 Protest the Protesters from October 10, 2025. 

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Salvation and Bible Faith - Published Today

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 Salvation and Bible Faith from September 26, 2025. 

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Who's Guilty? - Published Today

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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Walking in Wisdom #54 - Catholic Teaching About Mary

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 54 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 54 - Catholic Teaching About Mary, released April 28, 2025, contains:

  • What the Roman Catholic Church Teaches About Mary - John T Polk II
  • The Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 - Free additional material from John T Polk II
  • Ten Qualities of a Good Bible student, Part 1 and Part 2 - Donnie Barnes chart
  • Christ’s First Words From the Cross - Ron Bartanen
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Solomon, Louisa May Alcott, John W Gardner, and others about Bible study, memories, opportunities, problem solving, Christian life, and Jesus’ kingdom - “no kings”?

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God vs. Climate Change - Published Today

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 God versus “Climate Change” from April 24, 2025. 

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Walk in Wisdom #53 - Where Was Vatican Smoke?

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 53 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 53 - Where Was Vatican Smoke?, released April 21, 2025, contains:

  • Where Was “Vatican Smoke” In the New Testament Church? - John T Polk II
  • The Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 - Free additional material from John T Polk II
  • Great Biblical Statements About Marriage - Donnie Barnes chart
  • Our Religious World: Human Creed - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Douglas Henshall, Andres Serrano, John MacArthur, and others about Christians, forgiveness, Roman Catholicism, history, and knowing Jesus Christ

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Salvation and Bible Faith - Published Today

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 Salvation and Bible Faith from April 10, 2025. 

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Getting Jesus Right: Bible Order - Published Today

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 Getting Jesus Right: Bible Order from December 23, 2024. 

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Drink, Drank, Drunk #2 - Published Today

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 Drink, Drank, Drunk #2 from November 19, 2024. 

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Critical Race Theory (CRT)

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 Critical Race Theory from September 3, 2024. 

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Walk in Wisdom #18 - Roe V. Wade and Abortion

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 18 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 18 - Roe v Wade and Abortion, released August 19, 2024, contains:

  • What Is the Big Deal About Roe v. Wade? - John T Polk II
  • The Three Bears - Edd Sterchi
  • God Said It Long Before: Lightning - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Louis L’Amour, Will Rogers, Publilius Syrus, Fletcher, and various others about fatherhood, courtship, speech, gospel preaching, education, teaching, and ignorance

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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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Signs of the End - Independent Herald

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 Signs of the End from July 16, 2024. 

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