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Proverbs Commentary Segment #148 - Don't Break Out In a Rash!

In light of new year resolutions coming up, my Commentary Studies in the Book of Proverbs continues with segment #148 on Proverbs 20:25 - Don't Break Out In a Rash!

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Bob Turner's "Abilities, Motivation, Attitude"

Bob Turner's short article, Abilities, Motivation, Attitude, focusing on Ephesians 4:11-16, is now available on Publications from Guest Authors.

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QA: How Safe Are We in Worship?

QUESTION: How safe are we in worship? - January 5, 2020

ANSWER: On December 29, 2019, [a church of Christ in Texas was targeted in a mass shooting]. ... 1. The state of Texas had made it legal to carry guns in church worship. ... 2. While police seek a motive for the criminal's action, God has given one for the very first murder in history, and every one since: evil works (1 John 3:11-1…

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Abilities, Motivation, Attitude.

Abilities, Motivation, Attitude.

These three words play a vital role in the development of leadership, especially with regards to spiritual leadership.

Lou Holtz expressed it this way: "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."

The thought raises several questions: (1) What are we capable of doing? (2) What are we …

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Proverbs 19:10 - Robbing Hoods and Zero Sum Philosophy: Commentary #140

My commentary #140 on Proverbs 19:10Robbing Hoods and Zero Sum Philosophy, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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A New Beginning: Sermon Available

My revised Sermon slides A New Beginning are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

Sermon slides are saved as PDF, to make them accessible by ereader. To learn more, please click here.

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Proverbs 27:20 - Enough is Enough: Commentary #187

My commentary #187 on Proverbs 27:20Enough Is Enough, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: October 2 - 6, 2017

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

10/02/2017: False Promises

10/03/2017: Tragic Events and Innocent People

10/04/2017: Mass Murder Motive

10/05/2017: Human Life Matters

10/06/2017: The Soul Exchange

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Psalm 19: God's Awesome Word

In light of a recent sermon, my commentary for Psalm 19God's Awesome Word, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: July 10 - 14, 2017

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

7/10/2017: Man Made Tradition: Jesus' Resurrection

7/11/2017: Man Made Tradition: Corporate Church

7/12/2017: Man Made Tradition: Corrupt Church

7/13/2017: The Bible Is From God

7/14/2017: Only One Death Stands Out

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Words of Wisdom: June 26 - 30, 2017

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

6/26/2017: The Influence of Jesus Christ

6/27/2017: Jesus And the Last Days

6/28/2017: God's Work Is Unchanged

6/29/2017: Bible Talent Is Money

6/30/2017: The Natural Man

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#25: Proverbs 10:1 - 12: The Proverbs of Solomon

My commentary #25 on Proverbs 10:1-12The Proverbs of Solomon, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Choice of Destination: Matthew 7:13 - 29

My Bible Study Choice for Destination: Matthew 7:13 - 29 is available in my study material on the Sermon On the Mount. It is part 8 and the conclusion of my 8-part series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.

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For the New Year: Bible Study Principles

My Bible Study Principles, Lessons 1, 2 and 3, are now available in Bible Basics.

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Gospel of Matthew

My Outline of the Gospel of Matthew is now available in Publications On Judaism.

It is also available in Bible Outlines.

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Distracted By Details

Appropriately for this election cycle, my article Distracted By Details is now available in Bible Articles.

It first appeared in The Gospel Gleaner in February, 2013, and is available here for easy use on smart phones, etc., via PDF. Click here for further details.

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The Tribe of Judas

Continuing the theme of Jesus' life, my article The Tribe of Judas is now available in Bible Articles

It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in August, 2016.

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Salvation Is For "Each One"

My article Salvation Is for "Each One" is now available in Bible Articles.

It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in May, 2016.

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Whose Camp? Available Now

My article Whose Camp? is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared on The Fellowship Room website in December, 2011.

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"Black Liberation Theology: Refuted" Tract Available

Throw back Thursday: my tract True Liberation: "Black Liberation Theology" Refuted is now available FREE in Tracts.

Tracts are provided in a printable booklet PDF format; this is also easily accessible on smartphones and ereaders. For more details, click here.

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