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Proverbs Segment #75: Straighten Up and Fly Right!

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #75: Straighten Up and Fly Right! taken from Proverbs 14:2, Proverbs 28:26, Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 16:6, Proverbs 19:23, Proverbs 21:8, and Proverbs 22:4-5. It is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: What Does "Fear of the Lord Begins Wisdom" Mean?

My QA: What does it mean that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"?, dated August 29, 2021, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Reeling from Stealing: Mini Article

Jesus said: "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19). “Treasures” have earthly value, and God approves respect for personal ownership. Everyone who breaks in and steals is a thief who is violating God’s Law. The Gospel of Christ teaches:  “Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working…

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QA: Why Do We Need "Organised Religion"?

My QA: Why does anyone need "Organised Religion"? is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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Why Worship God? - Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides Why Worship God? are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Commentary Segment #161: The Sin of Revisionist History

As part of my Commentary series, Proverbs Segment #161: The Sin of Revisionist History, taken from Proverbs 22:28, is available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs. The Complete Proverbs Commentary is COMPLETELY FREE and downloadable as a PDF here as well.

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Mini Article part 3: Star Light, Star Bright

Reason for the Season PART 3: 

On December 21, the Jupiter and Saturn regular 20-year conjunction will occur to observers, this time appearing closer than usual. The closest observable conjunction before that was in medieval 1226! The miraculous “Star of Bethlehem” led wise men, but had nothing to do with a “regular conjunction,” because Matthew 2 says:

(1) it moved to guide wise me…

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QA: What Can Parents Teach Children About Godly Living Today?

QUESTION: What can we as parents teach our children about living godly lives today? - March, 2019   

Answer: Nothing can beat the reality of God-given wisdom from Solomon in Proverbs 1:1-9:18Children should learn how to wisely live life, and what pitfalls to avoid. Wisdom stands, and wisdom speaks; there are five ways a "proverb" helps (Proverbs 1:2-4).  ... Read More of my QA on Ques…

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Thanksgiving Without God? - Mini Article Now Available

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” (Jere…

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Can This Be Saved? - Proverbs Commentary #170

In view of the upcoming US election, my commentary segment #170, Can This Be Saved?, based on Proverbs 24:21-22 - is available in The Bible & Evolution. It is also available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: How can a Christian’s vote count the most?

QUESTION: How can a Christian's Vote count the most? - October, 2020  

ANSWER: Keep Bible principles in mind when casting the vote. 1. Don’t Support Abortion. (Romans 9:11Exodus 1:16-172 Kings 21:16). God condemned Egypt and Judah, because He hates “Hands that shed innocent blood” (Proverbs 6:17). God-fearing people will not vote for a leader determined to kill babies!  2. U…

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Generation Abandoned: Mini Article Available

In predicting what signs would precede the destruction of Jerusalem (which occurred in A.D. 70), Jesus told His disciples, “You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. And you will be hated by all for My name's sake” (Luke 21:16-17).  The sad realization is that, today, families are just as shredded. Parents, especially fath…

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The Love & Respect from Man that God Deserves

My Sermon Charts for The Love & Respect from Man that God Deserves is now available on my new page On Jesus Christ. It is also available in Sermon Outlines.

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What About Profanity? Bible Article

My article What About Profanity? is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q3, 2002.

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Sing Praises to Our Awesome God

My commentary for Psalm 47Sing Praises To Our Awesome God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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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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Proverbs 10:24-25 - Why Are You Running Away?: Commentary #30

In light of the recent shooting incidents, my commentary #30 on Proverbs 10:24 - 25Why Are You Running Away?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 52: The Goodness of God Endures

In light of the mass murder in Las Vegas, my commentary for Psalm 52The Goodness of God Endures, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 15: God's "House Rules" Available

In light of my sermon Sunday, my commentary for Psalm 15God's "House Rules", is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 28:24 - Robbing "The Greatest Generation" Commentary #191

My commentary #191 on Proverbs 28:24Robbing "The Greatest Generation", is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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