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Walking in Wisdom #98 - Reeling from Stealing

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 98 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 98 - Reeling from Stealing, released March 9, 2026, contains:

  • Reeling from Stealing - John T Polk II
  • Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Fight No Evil - bonus article from John T Polk II 
  • Absolute Truth: Rules of Life - Anonymous
  • Foodless Food Killed Them - Gerald Cowan
  • Theophilus: Accepting the Challenge - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from various sources about hell, Judgment Day, heart, strength, love and hate

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Let the Games Begin - Published Today

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 at the start of football season is Let the Games Begin from August 29, 2025. 

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God Hears “Help!” - Published Today

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 God Hears “Help!” from October 15, 2024. 

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  Tags psalms acts help hope lord god yahweh god the creator truth god’s promises justice oppression needy benevolent freedom prison source eternal life trust food paul calling preaching gospel prayer spiritual growth

Take Your Vitamins! Sermon Audio Available

My sermon Take Your Vitamins is now available in audio format. Look for the word FEATURED or the name of the file on Sermon Audios, in the NEW Assorted Sermon Audios.

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  Tags 1 corinthians spiritual growth bible study prayer church family attendance gospel conversion christian life new life heart soul salvation new man

Hunger & Thirst: John 6:48-57

My sermon slides for Hunger & Thirst, based on John 6:48-57 and delivered August 27, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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  Tags deuteronomy proverbs lamentations jeremiah matthew luke john acts 1 corinthians 2 thessalonians jean ingelow henry ward beecher mark strong hunger prayer fear desperation thirst devotion spiritual growth bible study

New You - Slides Available

My Sermon slides for New You, based on Ephesians 4 and delivered January 8, 2023, is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" in Sermon Powerpoints.

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The Influence of Jesus Christ ... and What's New for 2024?

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 was The Influence of Jesus Christ for December 26, 2023. This week’s contribution is What’s New for 2024? for January 2, 2024.

Have a blessed, safe, and spiritually successful 2024.

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QA: Are People More Peaceful at Christmas? and QA: Why Wish For A "New Year"?

My QA: Are people more peaceful at Christmas? from December 24, 2023, and my QA: Why wish for a "New Year"? from January 1, 2023, are now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" on the Questions Answered page.

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  Tags ecclesiastes isaiah 1 peter ephesians colossians luke john genesis christmas holidays peace glory goodwill world peace tribulations love apollo 8 obey god prince of peace new year resolutions change renewal spiritual growth memory

How To Approach Erring Brethren

Donnie Barnes' chart How to Approach Erring Brethren is now available in my dedicated page, Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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  Tags galatians acts brethren church discipline fault spiritual growth restoration meek considerate temptation humility love kind truth encouragement patience scripture sin problem solving disfellowship christian life elders

Suicide or Salvation?

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 Suicide or Salvation? for February 21, 2023. 

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The Spirit of Jesus Christ

Donnie Barnes' The Spirit of Christ is now available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available on my dedicated page for Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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  Tags john matthew acts 2 corinthians hebrews jesus christ donnie barnes submission humanity self sacrifice works obedience mercy love prayer compassion forgiveness courage christian life spiritual growth example

Dan Jenkins' I Have Never Saved the Lost; Am I Lost?

Dan Jenkins' article, I Have Never Saved the Lost; Am I Lost? based on the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 16:15-16, is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Edd Sterchi's What Is Jesus To You?

Edd Sterchi's article What Is Jesus To You? based on passages from the book of John is now available in the images on Publications from Guest Authors.

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  Tags john jesus christ bread of life love light of the world door shepherd resurrection eternal life the way truth vine satisfaction nourish spiritual growth enlightenment enter protect path righteousness support hunger

Freedom from Self Prison - Luke 4

In light of new year resolutions, my sermon slides based on Luke 4:15-21, Freedom from Self Prison, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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  Tags luke psalms galatians 2 corinthians james philippians hebrews matthew ephesians romans isaiah 2 thessalonians genesis john proverbs 1 timothy freedom liberty encouragement slavery prison self satisfaction spiritual growth

Bob Turner's "Abilities, Motivation, Attitude"

Bob Turner's short article, Abilities, Motivation, Attitude, focusing on Ephesians 4:11-16, is now available on Publications from Guest Authors.

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Steady As We Go: Sermon Available

My updated sermon Steady As We Go is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. 

Sermons are provided as PDF for easy access on electronic readers and smartphones. Please click here to know more.

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  Tags ephesians paul 2 corinthians 2 timothy 1 thessalonians acts luke philippians job psalms david romans hope life changes live a faithful life faith false teachers change defence personal faith self control apostles prophets evangelist pastors

A New Beginning: Sermon Available

My revised Sermon slides A New Beginning are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

Sermon slides are saved as PDF, to make them accessible by ereader. To learn more, please click here.

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  Tags 1 timothy hebrews paul proverbs solomon acts luke psalms david joel beginning life changes calendar new year goals achievement sports business opportunity education strength eat and drink exercise scriptures youth

Proverbs 30:11 - 14 - Generation D (Destroyed) Commentary #202

My commentary #202 on Proverbs 30:11 - 14, Generation D (Destroyed), is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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  Tags proverbs solomon 1 kings genesis ecclesiastes 1 corinthians paul matthew jeremiah titus acts luke generation destruction god the creator understanding human behaviour divine wisdom preservation holy spirit new testament cursing father

Don't Ever Lose Our Sense of Wonder

My revised sermon Don't Ever Lose Our Sense of Wonder is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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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.

All my content is provided in PDF format for use in smartphones, ereaders, and ease of printing. Click here for more details.

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