by Ray Viola | Jun 25, 2022 | Devotionals
Paul had probably gone through one of the most frustrating ministry times in his life when Jesus appeared to him and told him, ‘Be of good cheer’. In other words, what Jesus was saying was: ‘Don’t condemn yourself, Paul, because things did not...
by Ray Viola | Apr 25, 2021 | Devotionals
It is so easy to get discouraged and lose perspective when the world around you is falling apart at the seams. But God’s Word gives to us as believers a hope that is real even in the midst of trials and tribulations (John 16:33; Romans 5:1-5). God’s Word gives us a...
by Ray Viola | Mar 23, 2021 | Devotionals
Psalm 113.5,6 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth! God promises to keep those in perfect peace whose minds are stayed, or fixed on Him. One of the most necessary...
by Ray Viola | Aug 24, 2020 | Devotionals
As we near the end of the wonderful epistle of Romans, we are once again confronted with the fact that the deepest theological truths are not only meant to be practical, but the source of meaningful relationships (1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 John 1:3). The body of Christ is...
by Ray Viola | Jun 1, 2020 | Devotionals
In the second chapter of Mark, we find Jesus ministering forgiveness and healing to a man who was unable to walk. Man, by natural birth, is lame, dead in trespasses and sins. Christians can truly rejoice because, through Jesus’ atoning work on Calvary, our names...