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QA: Is My Dead Mother Watching My Children Grow?

May 8, 2021

QUESTION: Isn't it comforting to know my dead Mother is watching my children growing up? - October 20, 2019

ANSWER: It is a myth to believe that a person, after death, stays in touch with life on Earth. This myth contradicts what God says in the Bible.

1. Jesus clearly described the afterworld in Luke 16:27-31. Jesus clearly indicated that: (a) The rich man knew only what spiritual condition his brothers were in at the time of his death, but not since; (b) No one ... Read More of this and other QA in Questions Answered.

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Complete Commentary on Psalms

March 18, 2021

The newly compiled complete commentary, Devotions from Psalms, is now available in Commentaries> Devotions from Psalms. It is available in PDF form and can be downloaded and used in Bible study or classes completely free of charge.

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Wayne Burger’s Fight for Rights Available

February 6, 2021

In light of the current political climate, Wayne Burger’s Fight for Rights article is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Psalm 142: From the Depth of Despair

January 9, 2021

My commentary for Psalm 142, From the Depth of Despair, is now available in Devotions from Psalms. My complete commentary for Psalms and Proverbs are available separately and in a complete PDF from my Commentaries page. They can form the basis for either personal or Bible group study.

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God Be Praised: Psalm 66 Commentary Available

January 3, 2021

My commentary for Psalm 66, God Be Praised, is available in Devotions from Psalms. The entire commentary for Psalms and Proverbs is available in Commentaries.

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Thanksgiving Without God? - Mini Article Now Available

November 26, 2020

It's impossible to have a “Thanksgiving” unless there is someone to thank! The Apostle Paul wrote: “I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day” (2 Timothy 1:3). (1) God is the only source of blessings to thank, so: "Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose hope is the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:7). (2) Having a “pure conscience,” then: “Blessed is that man who makes the LORD his trust, And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies” (Psalm 40:4). (3) Being constantly remembered in prayers, so that: “Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked” (Proverbs 10:6). To some it is “Team Game Day,” to others it is “Turkey Game Day,” to Christians it is “Thank God Day.” - November 18, 2019

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A Religious Poll: New Mini Article

November 15, 2020

“And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, ‘Who do the crowds say that I am?’ So they answered and said, ‘John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again’ (Luke 9:18-19).” The opinion on the street was: (1) speculative; (2) divided; (3) wrong! Did Jesus say, “Each one has their own truth?" or “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion?” OR “It doesn’t make any difference what they believe and practice?” None of these. Jesus said to His disciples who had seen His miracles, heard His teaching, and followed Him, ‘“But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God”’ (Luke 9:20). Prayers for unity without accepting what the Bible says avail nothing!

See Words of Wisdom Articles for more of my mini articles, printed in the regional newspaper in Oneida, Tennessee.

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Sellers Crain: Real Truth is Always Truth

November 11, 2020

In light of the recent election, Sellers S Crain, Jr's article, Real Truth is Always Truth from June 2018, is now available in Publications from Sellers Crain.

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The Wells of Isaac - Sermon Slides Now Available

October 31, 2020

My Sermon The Wells of Isaac - Genesis 26:12-25 is now available for free download from Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: How Safe Are We in Worship?

October 24, 2020

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 3:11-12). ... Read More on my Questions Answered page; and feel free to leave a further question for me to reply.

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The Better Tabernacle - Now Available

October 8, 2020

My internet article based on Hebrews 9:1-8, The Better Tabernacle, is available now in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available in Articles and Commentaries on Assorted Chapters.

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Motherhood - With Strings Attached: Slides Now Available

September 29, 2020

My sermon slides "Motherhood - With Strings Attached!" are now available on Publications On Family. They are also available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Only Follow Your Heart: Mini Article

September 14, 2020

Children are raised with the encouragement to: “Follow your heart.” But this advice ignores the warning: “O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps” (Jeremiah 10:23). God rejected people who “walked in the imagination of his evil heart " (Jeremiah 11:8). After punishing them, God said: "they shall walk no more after the stubbornness of their evil heart” (Jeremiah 3:17). None of us knows, completely from our own hearts, how to do good and not evil. The solution? “Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You!” (Psalm 119:11). Children should rather pray: “Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me” (Psalm 119:133).

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Sellers Crain’s Real Truth Is Always Truth - Now Available

August 27, 2020

Sellers Crain’s article Real Truth Is Always Truth from June, 2018, is now available in my dedicated page, Publications from Sellers Crain.

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Psalm 102: Hear My Prayer, O LORD

July 26, 2020

My commentary for Psalm 102, Hear My Prayer, O LORD, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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It’s so depressing to think Evil is winning. What can we do to keep from being discouraged?

July 11, 2020

Question: It’s so depressing to think Evil is winning. What can we do to keep from being discouraged?

Answer: “We do not lose heart” means “we do not give in to evil.” The Bible gives us reasons why we do not: 1. We can pray to God.

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Let My Cry Come Before You - Commentary Available

March 18, 2020

Please find my Commentary on Psalm 119:169-176 (Tau), entitled “I Have Strayed Like a Lost Sheep” in Commentaries> Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Proverbs 12:25 - Why Put In a "Good Word"?: Commentary #63

March 11, 2018

My commentary #63 on Proverbs 12:25, Why Put In a Good Word?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Benevolence for Saints Only? Debate Materials

February 6, 2018

My charts from the Polk/ Thrasher debate on Benevolence for Saints Only are now available in Debate Charts.

The debate in Meridian, Mississippi, with Thomas N Thrasher took place in January, 2010.

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Psalm 22: I Will Praise You

January 27, 2018

My commentary for Psalm 22, I Will Praise You, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Confess your faith in Jesus as the Son of God: Acts 8:37

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