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Why God Makes Common Sense

My commentary for Proverbs 20:27, Segment #150: Why God Makes Common Sense, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs. It continues the theme on The Bible and Evolution.

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Why God Makes Common Sense

My commentary for Proverbs 20:27, Segment #150: Why God Makes Common Sense, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs. It continues the theme on The Bible and Evolution.

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The Threefold Witness of Good Character

Edd Sterchi's The Threefold Witness of Good Character based on 3 John 1:12 is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Last Things: Sermon Slides Available

My sermon Last Things, taken from Luke 14:7-11 and delivered 11/28/2021 is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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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 Justified    
    - 4/20    Receiving Christ Jesus 
    - 4/21    Jesus Marked The Last Times 
    - 4/22    Have a Good Heart

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The Time Is 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 The Time Is Now for April 11, 2022.

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QA: What is "Toxic Masculinity"?

My QA: What Is "Toxic Masculinity"? taken from Proverbs 17:15 and first printed in January 20, 2019, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Psalms 57 - 60: Help Is On the Way

My Commentary on Psalms continues with Psalm 57: Confidence in God's Response; Psalm 58: Thoroughly Wicked World; Psalm 59: The Best Defense; and Psalm 60: Help Is On the Way. These are all available in Devotions From Psalms.

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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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The Time Is Now: Short Available Now

When their government oppressed God's people, the Prophet Elijah asked the timid Israelites, “How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him" (1 Kings 18:21). Good people cannot survive in a society (or world!) by shrinking away from the inevitable choice: good or evil. Joshua challenged his people: “choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD" (Joshua 24:15). Paul wrote there will be “the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel” (Romans 2:16). There will be “multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision!” (Joel 3:14). The “cowardly” will burn in Hell with “all liars” and sinners (Revelation 21:8). - 9/5/2021

Please find this and other short articles in Words of Wisdom Newspaper Articles. It is first published in the online version of the Oneida, TN Independent Herald.

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Commentary Segment #40: Are You Sure Or "Surety"?

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #40: Are You Sure, or "Surety"?, taken from Proverbs 11:15, which is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Commentary Segment #131: Marx for Generation Drop-Outs

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #131: Marx for Generation Drop-Outs, taken from Proverbs 18:1-2, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Who Lights the Fires? - Mini Article Now Available

“A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands” (Proverbs 14:6). A “scoffer” claims to seek wisdom but contradicts wisdom when presented. Scoffers reject the possibility of wisdom before they open their eyes to it! Therefore, “A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, Nor will he go to the wise” (Proverbs 15:12). Scoffers are destructive deniers. “Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath” (Proverbs 29:8). They destroy what others may have established through wisdom. Scoffers destroy others’ Bible faith, businesses, families, and civility. “A proud and haughty man -‘Scoffer’ is his name; He acts with arrogant pride” (Proverbs 21:24). The solution? “Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; Yes, strife and reproach will cease” (Proverbs 22:10). Scoffers are no good for any society. - July 26, 2021

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Proverbs Commentary #38: Table the Tabloid Talk

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #38: Table the Tabloid Talk, taken from Proverbs 11:12-13, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Critical Race Theory: Mini article Available Now

My short article from 19 July 2021 on Critical Race Theory is now available in Words of Wisdom Articles. An extended version is also available in Questions Answered for June 27, 2021.

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QA: Why Has Society Changed So Quickly?

QUESTION: Why has society changed so quickly? - February 28, 2021

ANSWER: The fate of any nation involves only one principle factor: obedience or disobedience to God.

1. The Law of Moses included Leviticus 26:14-17: The result of defying God's commandments led to a  reason for repentance.

2. The Law of Jesus Christ says, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7) ... Read more of this and other QA in Questions Answered.

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Commentary #175: Drink Some Cold Water for a Change

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #175, Drink Some Cold Water For a Change, taken from Proverbs 25:25, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Judemental Cancel Culture: Mini Article Now Available

“Also do not take to heart everything people say, Lest you hear your servant cursing you. For many times, also, your own heart has known That even you have cursed others” (Ecclesiastes 7:21-22). How hypocritical is anyone who condemns others for that of which they, themselves, have done? Have the “cancel culture judges” never used the words they now hold in contempt? “As it is written: ‘There is none righteous, no, not one’” (Romans 3:10). Jesus said: "Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?” (Matthew 7:1-3). No “cancel culture judge” has spoken so perfectly to be qualified to judge/condemn anyone else! - 6-29-2021 This and other short thoughts are available in Words of Wisdom Articles.

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Wisdom's Two Simple Rules for Life: Proverbs Commentary #10

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #10: Wisdom's Two Simple Rules for Life, based on Proverbs 3:27-35, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: Are Homosexuals Born of God?

QUESTION: Since "everyone who loves is born of God and knows God" (1 John 4:7), then are homosexuals who love each other "born of God"? - June 2, 2019   

ANSWER: This is a very good question in view of our present society. Presenting homosexuality as an "alternate lifestyle" in schools, popularising representatives in movies, entertaining the idea on TV, or defending as "legal rights" with organisations, have all made this sexual concept sound acceptable. Those who oppose such an idea have been made to feel guilty by being labelled as prejudiced, racist, homophobic, or hateful. What can Christians say? 1. Jesus condemned homosexuality by emphasising God's created sexual order was unchanged (Matthew 19:4-5) ... Read More of this and other QA in Questions Answered.

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