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 “Sticks & Stones” from October 24, 2025.
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Edd Sterchi's Building Up the Building is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.
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Donnie Barnes' chart "Musts" for Christians, Part 1, is now available in Bible Basics.
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In light of continued COVID measures, my sermon Together Again, taken from 1 Corinthians 14:23-35, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.
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QUESTION: If the church exists in homes, why does anyone need to assemble? - May 17, 2020 [Full answer is available in Publications On COVID Quarantine 2020]
ANSWER: Because Scripture teaches the need for assembling as saints. Our worship is NOT determined by the place, but by the action and attitude. Our word "worship" comes in two parts: 1. When Jesus quoted Isaiah 29:13 in Matthew 15:9, ... "worship" is a reverential attitude (sebomai) in our hearts. However another word translated "worship" (proskunew) refers to direct action(s) expressing that reverence. ... 2. Paul wrote to the "church of God which is at Corinth", whether or not they were assembled. He called attention to the need to assemble together when giving instructions about miraculous spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 14:23-26). ... Read More
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