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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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Satan’s “Spin”

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 Satan’s “Spin” from March 27, 2026. 

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Words of Wisdom Mini Article: Acting or Approving?

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 Acting Or Approving? from February 27, 2026

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Walking in Wisdom #96 - God's Burden Against America

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 96 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 96 - God’s Burden Against America, released February 16, 2026, contains:

  • God’s Burden Against America - John T Polk II
  • Are We Led By the Spirit of God?  - free bonus article from John T Polk II
  • Lessons from a Snowflake - Matt Clifton
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from George Washington, Adlai Stevenson, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Orwell, and James Madison about defence, society, truth, hate speech, government, liberty, God’s authority, and negotiations

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A Truly New Year

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 Truly New Year from December 29, 2025. 

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Walk in Wisdom #85 - Credit Rules

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 85 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 85 - Credit Rules, released December 1, 2025, contains:

  • What Can We Do About Seasonal Debt? - John T Polk II
  • Why Only “Ten Commandments” - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • The Cyrus Cylinder - British Museum
  • What a Difference Social Media World Would Be - Dan Lietha cartoon @ Answers in Genesis 
  • Theophilus: The Author of Division? - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Alexis de Tocqueville and others about parenting, church growth, spiritual growth, relationship with God, church assembly, American greatness, and spiritual life

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Walk in Wisdom #59 - A Father's Wisdom

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 59 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 59, released June 2, 2025, contains:

  • A Father’s Wisdom: Learn From Your Parents’ Experiences - John T Polk II
  • The Man Who Was Deaf and Tongue Tied - Mike Kiser
  • Salted Speech - quotes from John Locke and Clarence Budington Kelland
  • Homecoming 2025 & Gospel Meeting with Phil Sanders - invitation from Oneida Church of Christ

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Walking in Wisdom #29 - Why Is Law Necessary?

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 29 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 29 - Why Is Law Necessary?, released November 4, 2024, contains:

  • Why Is “Law & Order” Necessary? - John T Polk II
  • After the Election Is Over - Edd Sterchi
  • Theophilus: Excessive Thinking - Bob West cartoon
  • The Evangelist: Life Savings - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Calvin Coolidge, Mark Twain, Voltaire, Adlai E Stevenson, and Lee Greenwood about savings, US constitution, patriotism, loyalty, enemies, colonialism, and social criticism

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Walk in Wisdom #15 - Christians Are Not "Sinners"

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 15 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 15 - Christians Are Not Sinners, released July 29, 2024, contains:

  • Christians Are Not “Sinners” - John T Polk II
  • A Nation Without God - John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Private Business? - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Carl Sandburg, Lord Bacon, and various others about the reading, thinking, life, good works, repentance, regret, and time

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Gang Violence

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 Gang Violence for April 30, 2024. 

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"Stop the Sins" Begins with Me

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 . Last week’s contribution is Stop the Sins, Begins With Me for April 23, 2024. 

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Donnie Barnes Charts on Jesus Christ

Several of Donnie Barnes' charts relating to Jesus Christ, His death, burial, and resurrection in particular, have been added to the dedicated page for Charts from Donnie Barnes:

  • The Three Persons on the Cross
  • A Look At the Three Crosses
  • The Woman At the Well
  • There Must Be Repentance
  • Examples of Conversion
  • The Tears of Our LORD

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Sellers Crain's Unconditional Love

Sellers S Crain, Jr's article on Unconditional Love, based on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, is now available. It is located on the special page for Publications from Sellers Crain.

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True Greatness: Slides Now Available

My sermon slides for True Greatness, based on Matthew 20:20-28 and preached on November 13, 2022, are now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: What Was the Free Speech Ruling on June 30, 2023?

My QA: What was the issue about ‘free speech’ the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled on June 30, 2023? is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Freedom to Obey Christ

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 Freedom to Obey Christ for June 27, 2023. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file.

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We Have Found the Messiah

My audio minutes on We Have Found the Messiah are available in Bible Content on Jesus Christ. They are also available in Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts and the Words of Wisdom Archive for April 13-17, 2015.

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QA: Should Christians Be Tolerant?

My QA: Should Christians learn to be more tolerant? from May 7, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered

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Tolerate or Concede?

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 Tolerate or Concede? for May 9, 2023. 

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Contrast What God Hates With Whom God Accepts

My chart Contrast What God Hates With Whom God Accepts is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Charts. It is also part of the Catalog of Sin

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