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Tolerate or Concede?

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 Tolerate or Concede? for May 9, 2023. 

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How To Get More Out of a Sermon

Donnie Barnes' chart, How To Get More Out of a Sermon is now available in Bible Basics.

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A Guided Conscience Available Now

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 A Guided Conscience for April 25, 2022.

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Words of Wisdom: April 18 - 22, 2022

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:

    - 4/18    Not All Were Antichrist
    - 4/19    Not All Are…

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QA: Why Aren't Church of Christ Preachers Humble?

My QA: Why aren't church of Christ preachers humble like denominational pastors are? from October 13, 2019, is now available in Questions Answered.

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QA: If the Bible is God's Word, Why Are There Atheists?

QUESTION: If the Bible is the word of God, why are there so many atheists? - 7/28/2019   

ANSWER: There are two kinds of atheists: practical and doctrinal.

1. Practical atheism is described in Titus 1:15-16. Many people practice atheism, that is, they live their lives as though there is no God. They think they exist because of godless evolution; or they are totally in charge of their lives…

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Commentary segment #13: Focus On What Is Right [Proverbs 4:20-27]

In light of the current political situation, my Proverbs Commentary Segment #13, Focus on What Is Right, taken from Proverbs 4:20-27, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Shrines to Apostasy: Free Tract

My tract, Shrines to Apostasy, is available for free download from Tracts in Publications.

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Psalm 67: Let All the Peoples Praise You, O God

My commentary for Psalm 67Let All the Peoples Praise You, O God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 148: The God Who Will Be Heard

In light of the recent solar eclipse, my commentary for Psalm 148The God Who Will Be Heard, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 24:11 - 12 - What Baby's Blood Is On Your Hands? Commentary #167

My commentary #167 on Proverbs 24:11 - 12What Baby's Blood Is On Your Hands?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: July 31 - August 4, 2017

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7/31/2017: Mixed Up Morals

8/01/2017: Real Demon-Possession

8/02/2017: Real Demon Influence

8/03/2017: Real Demon Influence #2

8/04/2017: Real Love Relationship

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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.

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Bible Outline: Paul's Letter to the Romans Now Available

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

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Psalm 29: Distress Signal To God

My commentary for Psalm 31Distress Signal To God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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A Skeptic Believes in Resurrection

With "Easter" around, my article A Skeptic Believes in Resurrection is available in Bible Articles.

It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in February, 2015.

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Words of Wisdom: March 27 - 31, 2017

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3/27/2017: God's Family Ties

3/28/17/2017: Hatred Without a Cause

3/29/2017: Christ's Cost

3/30/2017: Kingdom's Worth

3/31/2017: Your Salvation's Cost

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Words of Wisdom: March 20 - 24, 2017

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3/20/2017: Change of Seasons

3/21/17/2017: Blessed Abstinence

3/22/2017: Light and Darkness

3/23/2017: Skin Kin

3/24/2017: Sin Kin

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Words of Wisdom: February 6 -10, 2017

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2/06/2017: Commandments of Jesus

2/07/17/2017: Apostles of Jesus

2/08/2017: Infallible Proofs

2/09/2017: Kingdom of God

2/10/2017: The Throne of God

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God's Word Fulfilled: Available Now

My article God's Word Fulfilled is now available in Publications On Judaism.

It was published in the Gospel Gleaner in October, 2013, and is also available in Bible Articles.

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