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Self Made - Published Today in the Independent Herald

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 Self Made from July 10, 2026. 

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The World Won

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 World Won from July 3, 2026. 

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Walking in Wisdom #114 - World Won

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 114 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 114 - World Won, released July 1, 2026, contains:

  • World Won - John T Polk II
  • Was Jesus Married? - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • That Prayer List in the Church Bulletin - David Sproule
  • Was the Bible Copied Correctly? - chart
  • The Tower of Babel - chart
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Biblical Creation and others about Jesus Christ, prophesy fulfilled, lottery, Tower of Babel, Bible history, and Bible translations.

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The Unheard Warning - 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 The Unheard Warning from June 26, 2026. 

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Walking in Wisdom #109 - Evolution

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 109 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 109 - Evolution, released May 25, 2026, contains:

  • QA: Since Evolution is taught in all schools, in museums, tv, and movies, doesn’t the Bible also teach it? - John T Polk II
  • Does the Bible Uphold Evolution? - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Ken Ham and others about education, atheism, science, Paul, evolution, archaeology, time, petrify, biology, microbiology, proof, and Intelligent Design

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Walking in Wisdom #105 - Bible and Science "Kinds"

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 105 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 105 - Bible and Science “Kinds”, released April 27, 2026, contains:

  • QA: Doesn’t scientific law disprove God’s involvement in Creation? - John T Polk II
  • Cosmetics Without Character - bonus article from John T Polk II 
  • God’s Wisdom in National Governing - John Kachelman, Jr
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Pythagoras, German proverbs, and others about parenting, justice, debate, equality, alcoholism, children, legacy, speech, and communication 

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Banned From the Bible #3

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 Banned From the Bible #3 from April 24, 2026. 

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Banned from the Bible #2

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 Banned From the Bible #2 from April 17, 2026. 

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Banned From the Bible #1

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 Banned From the Bible from April 10, 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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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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Walk in Wisdom #91 - What Street Protesters Are Saying

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 91 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 91, released January 16, 2026, contains:

  • What Are People Protesting? - John T Polk II
  • Street Protesters - Free bonus article from John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: The Same Mouth? - Bob West cartoon
  • Making the Most of Every Opportunity- End Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes and proverbs about anger, prejudice, speech, Ann Landers on Mahatma Gandhi quote

 

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

This week’s contribution is Truth Suppressed from October 31, 2025. 

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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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Can We Trust the Bible? - 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 Can We Trust the Bible? from August 22, 2025. 

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Walking in Wisdom #68 - Restoring a Withered Hand

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 68 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 68 - Miracle of the Withered Hand, released August 4, 2025, contains:

  • Restoring a Withered Hand - John T Polk II
  • QA: Are All Believers of Jesus Christians? - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Al Carraway, George Washington, Lord Bacon, and others about the human heart, transformation, suffering, outdoors, faith, truth, reading, writing, and thinking.

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Walking in Wisdom #66 - What Is Propaganda?

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 66 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 66 - What Is Propaganda, released July 21, 2025, contains:

  • QA: What Is Propaganda? - John T Polk II
  • God and Creation - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • B-A-P-T-I-S-M Bible Acronyms - Donnie Barnes Chart
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Danish proverbs, Nehemiah, Facebook, and others about preaching, science, beginning of life, Bible study, happiness, unity, God the Father, reward, wisdom, stupidity, strength, leadership, nations, lies, and truth.

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"I Love Jesus, But ... " - 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 “I Love Jesus, But …” from July 17, 2025. 

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Walking in Wisdom #63 - Wars Stop

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 63 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 63 - Wars Stop, released June 30, 2025, contains:

  • QA: Why Can’t All Wars Stop? - John T Polk II
  • QA: Is the Israeli- Palestinian War a Sign of the End of the World? - John T Polk II
  • The Bible Is Full of Mistakes - Jason Hart
  • Let There Be Truth - Dan Lietha cartoon
  • The Reads - Piccolo & Hilary B Price cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Will Rogers, José Narosky, Thomas Jefferson, and others about tyranny, government, war, agreement, maturity, knowledge, wisdom, man’s opinion, social media, news, media, philosophy, plagiarism, research, and PTSD.

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Walking in Wisdom #62 - Jesus and Family Problems

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 62 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 62 - Jesus and Family Problems, released June 23, 2025, contains:

  • What Did Jesus Do About Family Problems? - John T Polk II
  • What Is Sin? eBook - Free additional material from John T Polk II
  • Oneida Church of Christ Homecoming with Phil Sanders
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Aristotle, Plato, Hippocrates, Hosea, and others about tyranny, education, entertainment, intelligence, politics, medicine, ignorance, media, and knowledge.

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