Monthly Archives: April 2018

God’s Intent

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Checking The Mail

A question that I have been pondering during this last year was prompted by the story in 2 Samuel 14, about the widow from Tekoa who is sent to David by Joab to facilitate Absalom’s return to Jerusalem. Her statement … Continue reading →

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Greater, More Important Commands

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Checking The Mail

There raged a debate in Jesus’ day among those who enjoyed discussing Scripture. One day, as we might have guessed, someone asked the question of him. His answer is something that should school and inform our understanding of God. Teacher, … Continue reading →

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Things God Rejects

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Checking The Mail

There have been times when God gets fed up with the worship of those who claim to be his people. Historically, it has had less to do with procedure than it has been with the behavior of those who worship. … Continue reading →

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The God Who Draws Us In

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Checking The Mail

He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. He will not always accuse, neither will he keep his anger forever. He … Continue reading →

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What Do You Remember?

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Checking The Mail

Along about the middle of July, I start thinking about my family. My father died the 16th of July and his father died on the 20th. In the middle of December my mind reflects on another loss. It seems that annual … Continue reading →

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