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Walk in Wisdom #103 - If Life Is Worship

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 103 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 103 - If Life Is Worship, released April 13, 2026, contains:

  • QA: Does Everything I do Glorify God? - John T Polk II
  • QA: If Life Is Worship, Why Attend Church? - bonus article from John T Polk II 
  • Excuse Busters - Anonymous
  • First Questions God Asks in the Old Testament - Donnie Barnes chart
  • First Questions God Asks in the New Testament - Donnie Barnes chart
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Robert Brault, J Larson, and others about Bible reading, sleep, God’s gift, wisdom, proof, Nature, and God’s work

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Are All Saved?

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: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom.

This week’s contribution is Are All Saved? from April 3, 2026. 

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Walk in Wisdom #101 - Are the Jews God's Chosen People Today?

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 101 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 101 - Are the Jews God’s Chosen Today?, released March 30, 2026, contains:

  • QA: Are the Jews God’s Chosen People Today? - John T Polk II
  • Galatians 3: Why NO Old Testament Prophecy of Christ or His Kingdom is Unfulfilled - bonus article from John T Polk II 
  • Excuses  - The Kingsmen Quartet lyrics, from Through the Years with the Kingmen
  • Assessing Our Life in Christ - Edd Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Henry Ford, Robert Louis Stevenson, Michelangelo, and others about life, character, unity, legacy, social media, and goal setting

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Walking in Wisdom #97 - No “Saint” Days

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 97 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 97 - NO “Saint” Days, released March 2, 2026, contains:

  • There Are NO “Saint” Days for Christians - John T Polk II
  • QA: Did Roman Catholicism Give Us Our Bible? - bonus article from John T Polk II 
  • Bible & What History Books Omit - Anonymous
  • The Gospel Will Be Preserved - John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Thy Will Be Done - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Mark Twain, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and others about the Holy Bible, Christian life, believers, greatness, and understanding

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Walking in Wisdom #97 - No “Saint” Days

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 97 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 97 - NO “Saint” Days, released March 2, 2026, contains:

  • There Are NO “Saint” Days for Christians - John T Polk II
  • QA: Did Roman Catholicism Give Us Our Bible? - bonus article from John T Polk II 
  • Bible & What History Books Omit - Anonymous
  • The Gospel Will Be Preserved - John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Thy Will Be Done - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Mark Twain, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and others about the Holy Bible, Christian life, believers, greatness, and understanding

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Jesus: Sinner's Friend or Savior?

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: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom. This week’s contribution is Jesus, Sinner’s Friend or Savior?  from February 20, 2026. 

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Words of Wisdom Article: Drug Free?

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper and epaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom. This week’s contribution is Drug Free?  from February 13, 2026. 

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Walking In Wisdom #95 - Love That God Deserves

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 95 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

 

Edition 95 - Love That God Deserves, released February 9, 2026, contains:

  • The Love and Respect God Deserves From Man - John T Polk II
  • Book of Ruth Outlined - free bonus outline by John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Classic Evolution - Bob West cartoon
  • How Much of Your Heart Have You Given to God? - Edd Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Karl A Menninger, Terri Guillemets, and various others about marriage, love, duty, and hatred

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Salvation and Worship

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: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom.

This week’s contribution is Salvation and Worship from February 6, 2026. 

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Walk In Wisdom #93 - Christians with Islam?

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 93 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.
Edition 93, released January 26, 2026, contains:

  • Christians with Islam? - John T Polk II
  • New Testament Outlined - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Life Without Direction - Bob West cartoon
  • Turn It Around - David Pharr
  • The Bible Confirmed - ESV Archaeology Study Bible
  • How Much More “Global Warming” Must We Bear? - New York Times (NYT) unlocked article
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Martin Luther and others about reading, Christian life, church, and God the Father

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A Protestor's Ignorant Confusion

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: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom. This week’s contribution is A Protestor’s Ignorant Confusion from January 23, 2026. 

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Walk in Wisdom #92 - Saved By Grace, What Else? Now Available

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 92 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 92, released January 22, 2026, contains:

  • Saved By Grace, What Else Need I Do? - John T Polk II
  • I Have a Dream - Free bonus slides from John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Where Your Treasure Is - Bob West cartoon
  • More Than a Slave - Dan Jenkins
  • Salted Speech - quotes and Chinese Proverbs about looking up, God’s providence, last words, and education

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Walk in Wisdom #90 - New Year Thoughts

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 90 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 90, released January 5, 2026, contains:

  • New Thoughts for a New Year - End Sterchi
  • God Didn’t Do It - Free bonus article from John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: How To Rear Children- Bob West cartoon
  • God’s Missionary to the World - Mike W Kiser
  • Salted Speech - quotes and Chinese proverbs about good deeds, preparation, and work

 

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Walk in Wisdom #89 - Living Faithfully

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 89 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

 

Edition 89, released December 29, 2025, contains:

  • Living Faithfully To the End - He Psalm 119:33-44 - John T Polk II
  • What About Profanity? - Free bonus article from John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Through the Years - Bob West cartoon
  • First a String - Barry Haynes
  • Showing Compassion - Bruce Sexton
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Seneca and Chinese proverbs about greed, wisdom, and happiness

 

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Walk In Wisdom #88 - Terms for God

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 88 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 88, released December 22, 2025, contains:

  • What Difference Does It Make How We Worship? - John T Polk II
  • No One Can Corner Jesus - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Too Busy - Bob West cartoon
  • Who Is Your God? - Ron Bartanen
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Agatha Christie, Roy T Bennett, and others about Instinct, believing, gratefulness, Christian life, and political correctness

 

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Looking for the Messiah

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: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom. This week’s contribution is Looking for the Messiah from December 12, 2025. 

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Walk in Wisdom #86 - Pagan "Christianity"

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 86 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 86 - Pagan “Christianity”, released December 8, 2025, contains:

  • Pagan “Christianity” - John T Polk II
  • Jesus is NOT the “Reason for the Season” - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Salted Speech - quotes and JLW Brooks and James Russell Lowell about entertainment, education, children, Christmas, love, generosity, sharing, and Christian fellowship

 

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Walk in Wisdom #79: Are We Led By the Spirit of God?

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 79 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 79, released October 20, 2025, contains:

  • QA: Are We Led By the Spirit of God? - John T Polk II
  • Enoch: Patriarchal Prophet of Faith Free bonus article - John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Loving God, Loving Each Other - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Charlie Kirk, George Washington, and Voddie Baucham, Jr about happiness, education and self discipline

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Was Jesus a Socialist?

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 78 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 78, released October 13, 2025, contains:

  • QA: Was Jesus a Socialist? - John T Polk II
  • Jesus Christ vs. Karl Marx Free bonus article - John T Polk II
  • Can You Say, “Jesus Christ, My Lord”? - End Sterchi
  • Old Versus New System of Sacrifice - Donnie Barnes chart
  • Salted Speech - quotes about attitude and discipline

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Walk In Wisdom #77 Out Now

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 77 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.
Edition 77, released October 6, 2025, contains:

  • QA: Could There Be False Preacher Who “Preached Cornelius Into Heaven”? - John T Polk II
  • God Is Great - Atheism Isn’t Free bonus tract - John T Polk II
  • Atheists Do Not Look At the Facts - Dr. Sellers S Crain, Jr.
  • Salted Speech - quotes about prayer and daily exercise

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