A beggar, outside the Gate Beautiful, almost a poetic contradiction. A picture of our world today, building toward a future worth hoping for, listen and learn what Peter and John were up to in the 3rd Chapter of the Acts.

The King had been appointed, but didn't want to show up! What lessons can we learn from Saul?

That which is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the site of God.

David, Abigail and Nabal illustrate for us the dangers of not listening to the counsel given by James in his epistle to the tribes scattered abroad. Let us learn, and be slow to speak, slow to wrath, and quick to listen!

Elisha has left us a wonderful story of deliverance, it parallels the process of the deliverance from sin. What can we learn about the process that might be lacking in our lives?

Sometimes we forget the need of the "offense" in the offense of the cross. It is needed, here is why.

The Centurion witnessed, even partook in Jesus' crucifixion, and then when it was all over declared that he was a righteous man. Walk through this difficult passage with us and see what declarations can be made about the Son of God. Have you declared something about Him?

Jesus declared those who were not with him were against him, and those who gathered not with him scattered abroad. Hearing Jesus opens doors of understanding, and makes informed choices possible. What will you choose?

One doesn't normally remember Herod as a seeker, but in truth he wanted to know about Jesus. He didn't do what he should have with the chance he was given, don't be like him, choose Jesus.

A simple message on the water of life. The Lord blessed us with the giving of the Holy Spirit, see how that translates into our lives today.