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Walking in Wisdom #119 - Bible Words Matter

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 119 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 119 - Bible Words Matter, released August 3, 2026, contains:

  • QA: Why do you place so much emphasis on the particular wording in various versions of the Bible? - John T Polk II
  • How Long Were Creation Days? - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Cling to the Cross - Michael W Kiser
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Paul, Andrew Carnegie, Herbert Hoover, and others about speech, founding fathers, control, ambition, freedom, blessings, beauty, foolishness, and idolatry.

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Not Believing Jesus? - 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 [Are You] Not Believing Jesus? from July 24, 2026. 

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Christians Stumble - 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 A Christian Stumbles from July 17, 2026. 

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Misguided Religion - 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 Misguided Religion from May 29, 2026. 

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Are All Saved?

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 Are All Saved? from April 3, 2026. 

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Satan’s “Spin”

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 Satan’s “Spin” from March 27, 2026. 

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The Lord's Church Are The Lord's Saved

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 The Lord's Church Are The Lord's Saved from March 13, 2026. 

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Jesus: Sinner's Friend or Savior?

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 Jesus, Sinner’s Friend or Savior?  from February 20, 2026. 

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Salvation and Worship

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 Worship from February 6, 2026. 

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A Truly New Year

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 A Truly New Year from December 29, 2025. 

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Do You Hear the Sheep's Name?

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 Do You Hear the Sheep’s Name? from December 19, 2025. 

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Looking for the Messiah

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 Looking for the Messiah from December 12, 2025. 

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Walking in Wisdom 82 - Wrong Confessions

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 82 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 82 - Wrong Confessions, released November 11, 2025, contains:

  • QA: I confessed before I was baptised. Do I need to be Baptized?- John T Polk II 
  • Christ vs. Marx - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • The Old vs the New System of Sacrifice - Donnie Barnes chart 
  • Can You Say, “Jesus Christ, My Lord”?- Edd Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes about fact, argument, debate, gossip, youth, parenting, change, freedom, attitude, achievement, and purpose for life, correction, and God’s word

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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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Take It To the Streets - 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 Take It To the Streets from July 3, 2025. 

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Take It To the Streets - Out 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.

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Walking in Wisdom #60 - Doctrines That Died On the Cross

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 60 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 60 - Doctrines That Died on the Cross, released June 9, 2025, contains:

  • Doctrines That Died On the Cross sermon outline - John T Polk II
  • What Is Sin? eBook - Free additional material from John T Polk II
  • Delivered By Whom? - T. Pierce Brown
  • Oneida Church of Christ Homecoming with Phil Sanders
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from David, Joshua, and others about conviction, purpose, thankfulness, joy, home, parenting, and blessings.

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Walk in Wisdom #59 - A Father's Wisdom

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 59 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 59, released June 2, 2025, contains:

  • A Father’s Wisdom: Learn From Your Parents’ Experiences - John T Polk II
  • The Man Who Was Deaf and Tongue Tied - Mike Kiser
  • Salted Speech - quotes from John Locke and Clarence Budington Kelland
  • Homecoming 2025 & Gospel Meeting with Phil Sanders - invitation from Oneida Church of Christ

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The Church of Your Choice - 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 The Church of Your Choice from May 15, 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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