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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?

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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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QA: Are People More Peaceful at Christmas? and QA: Why Wish For A "New Year"?

My QA: Are people more peaceful at Christmas? from December 24, 2023, and my QA: Why wish for a "New Year"? from January 1, 2023, are now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" on the Questions Answered page.

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Tommie Jean Polk's The Lord Is My Shepherd Poem

Tommie Jean Polk's editorial poem, The Lord Is My Shepherd, based on Psalm 23, is now available in Publications from Guest Authors. So is a Confucius' Ancient Proverb on Peace, as featured in a Donnie Barnes chart.

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Salvation Finally Revealed ... and Why Isn't There More "Peace on Earth"?

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 Salvation Finally Revealed for December 12, 2023. This week’s contribution is Why Is There No More “Peace On Earth”? for December 19, 2023.

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Work of the Holy Spirit

My sermon slides for The Work of the Holy Spirit based on Romans 8:5-14 and delivered February 19, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Thanksgiving Special Slides now Available

My Thanksgiving Special slide presentation is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. This presents history, a quiz, and a Bible devotional for Thanksgiving preparations.

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We Are NOT IN Despair

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 We Are Not In Despair for September 19, 2023.

 

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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 31 - August 4, 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:
- 7/31/2023 - A King’s Disloyalty
- 8/1/2023 - Gospel of Peace 
- 8/2/2023 - Church of Peace    
- 8/3/2023 - Miracles and Apostles  
- 8/4/2023 - Miracles and New Testament   

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Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil?

My article, Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil, based around 2 Timothy 2:14-26, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Bible Articles. It is also available in Misunderstood Scriptures.

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The Power of God: Slides Available

My sermon The Power of God, based on 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 and delivered May 23, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Are There Different Faiths in Christ?

My QA: Obituaries frequently tell that the deceased was a Christian of the _____ faith. Are there different faiths in Christ? from May 28, 2023, is now available. Search for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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QA: Why Do We Vote for Government Officials?

My QA: Why do we vote for government officials? from November 6, 2022, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Interesting Facts About the Judges

Donnie Barnes' chart Interesting Facts About the Judges is available now in Bible Books Outlined.

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Peace Makers: Slides Now Available

My sermon Peace Makers, taken from 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 and preached April 17, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Great Peace Have They Who Love Your Law

My commentary for Psalm 119:161 - 168, which relates to the Hebrew letter ShinGod's Awesome Word, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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The Compassion of a Christian

My slides for The Compassion of a Christian, based on Colossians 3:15-17 and delivered July, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Core Values: Sermon Powerpoints

My slides Core Values, based on 1 Peter 3:8-13 and delivered August 28, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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The Madonna Doctrine, My Lady?

Continuing our exploration of the life of Jesus Christ, my article The Madonna "My Lady" Doctrine, is now available in Bible Articles. It is also available in Publications on Roman Catholicism.

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