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Words of Wisdom Radio: Audio Available

My Words of Wisdom Radio minute, broadcast LIVE after the noon news on WECO Radio, is also available in Words of Wisdom Radio, also in Words of Radio Transcripts. The week of October 4-8, 2021 covered the following:

- 10/4 -  Misunderstood Cross
- 10/5 - No Baptism, No Cross of Christ 
- 10/6 - The Cross of Christ, Not Circumcision 
- 10/7 -  Self Praise Is No Praise 
- 10/8 -  Anxiety…

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QA: What Does the Bible Say About "Climate Change"?

My QA: What does the Bible say about "Climate Change"? is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences. It is also available in Questions Answered, from May 2, 2021.

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Words of Wisdom Radio for August 23 - 27, 2021 Available

My Words of Wisdom 1-minute Radio broadcasts are now available as audio files in Words of Wisdom Radio. They cover:

  • 8/23/2021 - The Soul Exchange
  • 8/24/2021 - Self Identification
  • 8/25/2021 - The Savior's Proof
  • 8/26/2021 - Where Is God When Trouble Arises?
  • 8/27/2021 - Why Do Good People Suffer?

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Proverbs Commentary Segment #34: The Shame of Pride

My Commentary of Proverbs continues with Segment #34: The Shame of Pride, based on Proverbs 11:2. It is available now from Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs Commentary Segment #51: How to Raise "Stupid"

My Proverbs commentary continues with Segment #51: How to Raise "Stupid", taken from Proverbs 12:1, which is available now in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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The Bible Came From God: Chart Available

Donnie Barnes' chart The Bible Came From God is now available in Bible Basics.

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Commentary segment #179: Contradiction of Fools [Proverbs 26:4-5]

My full commentary on Psalms and Proverbs is available in Commentaries as FREE downloads. This week I highlight segment #179, "The Contradiction of Fools", centred on Proverbs 26:4-5, which is available on Studies in the Book of Proverbs

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QA: What Does the Bible Say Abut "Self Identification"?

QUESTION: What does the Bible say about "self identification"? - April, 2019   

Answer: We keep hearing about people who “self-identify” ... The dictionary defines it as, “identification with someone or something outside oneself.” “Self-consciousness” is the awkward feeling that we do not feel comfortable with our surroundings, but we can adjust. “Self-identification” is the …

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Gerald Cowan's The Need for an Adjustment in Attitude

In light of the approaching New Year and setting resolutions, Gerald Cowan's article The Need for an Adjustment in Attitude is now featured in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Proverbs 14:6 - God's Word to the "Me" Generation: Commentary #79

My commentary #79 on Proverbs 14:6God's Word to the "Me" Generation, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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1 Corinthians: Outline Available

My new outline of Paul's First Letter To The Corinthians is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

All my content is provided in PDF format for use in smartphones, ereaders, and ease of printing. Click here for more details.

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Psalm 119:41 - 48: Waw - I Will Talk About Your Statutes Before Kings

My commentary for Psalm 119:41 - 48, which relates to the Hebrew letter WawI Will Talk About Your Statutes Before Kings, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119, in Commentaries.

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#163: Proverbs 23:15-16: Learning or Losing?

My commentary #163 on Proverbs 23:15 - 16Learning or Losing?, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 119:17 - 24 Gimel: Finding One's Way

My commentary for Psalm 119:17 - 24, which relates to the Hebrew letter GimelFinding One's Way, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119, in Commentaries.

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Whom Are You Fooling?

My article Whom Are You Fooling?  is now available in Publications Bible Articles

It was first published in the Gospel Gleaner in April, 2016.

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A Man With a Measuring Line In His Hand: NEW

My sermon outline A Man With a Measuring Line In His Hand is now available in Sermon Outlines. It is based upon Zechariah 2:1 - 5.

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Words of Wisdom: November 28 - December 2, 2016

Please find my Words of Wisdom for the week as Audio and as Transcripts:

11/28/2016: Why Do Good People Suffer?

11/29/17/2016: Religion of the Lost

11/30/2016: God Never Fails

12/01/2016: Smoky Mountain Wildfires

12/02/2016: Wildfire Helpers Thanked

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How To Recognize Bad Advice: James 3:13 - 16

Appropriately for this election cycle, my article How To Recognize Bad Advice is available in Bible Articles

It first appeared on the Fellowship Room website in February, 2012.

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Devotions from Psalm 119: Commentary

My commentary Devotions from Psalm 119, the longest chapter of the Bible, is available in Commentaries.

These are provided singly as PDF files, to make it easier to access on smartphones or ereaders. Click here for more details.

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Words of Wisdom: March 2 - 6, 2015

Please click here to find my audio minutes for Words of Wisdom for the week:

3/2/2015: Raising Stupid

3/3/2015: Today's Jews Are Not God's Chosen People

3/4/2015: Can Moses' Law Save Today?

3/5/2015: Is the Bible a Human Book?

3/6/2015: Let It Snow

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