by Ray Viola | Mar 18, 2024 | Selah
A disciple of Jesus Christ in any generation will not be religiously or politically correct. Most worldly values, philosophies, and pleasures are opposed to what God deems to be true or appropriate. We all need God’s grace and the power of His Holy Spirit to boldly...
by Ray Viola | Mar 18, 2024 | Devotionals
God instructed the nation of Israel to make a blue fringe, or tassel, on the borders of their garments. (Num 15:38) Blue is a color that reminds us of heaven. How important it is for us to remind ourselves daily that heaven is our home, and on this earth, we roam as...
by Ray Viola | Mar 16, 2024 | Contemporary Christianity
The church is called, among other things, the body of Christ. Just as we have one body, there is only one body of Christ. The body of Christ, though one body, has many members. We must never lose sight of that Biblical truth. This body, the Church, is the bride for...
by Ray Viola | Mar 15, 2024 | Selah
Satan has always opposed God’s plans and purposes. Therefore, Satan’s persecution of God’s people has been evident throughout world history. Jesus warned His disciples that they would face intensified persecution after He ascended into heaven and just before He would...
by Ray Viola | Mar 15, 2024 | Devotionals
To have access to God means that you and I have the ability to communicate or approach the Lord at will. Jesus Christ has made God the Father accessible. Each and every child of God is now able to have personal fellowship with the Lord. We can bring all of our prayers...