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Debt Ceiling?

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 Debt Ceiling? for April 27, 2023. 

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Five First Steps to Success

Donnie Barnes' Five First Steps to Success based on Matthew 6:33 is now available on my dedicated page, Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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Proverbs 20:25 - Don't Be Rash

In readiness for the new year, my Commentary segment #148: Proverbs 20:25 - Don't Break Out In a Rash seems appropriate for guiding New Year's Resolutions. It is found in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Equal Pay for Equal Work

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 Equal Pay for Equal Work for November 14, 2022

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Life Lifting Lessons: Slides Now Available

My sermon slides, Life's Lifting Lessons, taken from Psalm 139:7 - 12, is now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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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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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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Words of Wisdom Audio: Your Salvation's Cost

In light of discussions on Easter, please find my Words of Wisdom "Your Salvation's Cost" in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available in Words of Wisdom Audio for March, 2017, and Words of Wisdom Transcripts.

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Pay Back OR Forward? - Mini Article Now Available

“Do not say, ‘I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work’" (Proverbs 24:29). Returning evil for evil means the victim has become evil, or dropped to the level of the evil-doer. The wiser way says, “Do not say, ‘I will recompense evil;’ Wait for the LORD, and He will save you” (Proverbs 20:22). The best way to treat an evil-doer is: “If …

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Workman’s Compensation: Mini Article Now Available

Proverbs 21:5: “The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty” Work, hard work, and plenty of it is the only way to true wealth. Solomon also said: “Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men” (Proverbs 22:29); and,

“All the labor of man is for his mouth, And yet the s…

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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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Putting God In Our Knowledge #4: The 'PC' Life

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1Putting God In Our Knowledge, continues with #4: Romans 1:26 - 31The 'PC' Life, is available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Proverbs 20:26 - True Political Correctness: Commentary #149

My commentary #149 on Proverbs 20:26True Political Correctness, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 11:26 - Corrupt Commerce Commentary #48

My commentary #48 on Proverbs 11:26Corrupt Commerce, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Putting God In Our Knowledge #4: The 'PC' Life

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1Putting God In Our Knowledge, continues with #4: Romans 1:26 - 31The 'PC' Life, is available in Assorted Chapters, in Commentaries.

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2 Corinthians: Outline Available

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

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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 for Deuteronomy Now Available

My new outline of The Book of Deuteronomy is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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QA: Eating in the Building

I have had this question submitted:

Question: Is it scriptural to eat a fellowship meal in the church building, even if it offends some brethren?

Answer: Yes, and the answers are in Scriptures by the way of reply. ... It was "with gladness and simplicity of heart" ... the church of Christ "ate their food"... according to Acts 2:46

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Words of Wisdom: June 12 - 16, 2017

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

6/12/2017: Devolving Evolution

6/13/17/2017: The Water Line

6/14/2017: When Bad Happens

6/15/2017: Take It To The Streets

6/16/2017: Missing Father's Day

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