by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 29, 2023 | Devotionals
In answer to the disciples’ questions about signs of the destruction of the Temple (which was fulfilled in 70 AD), and the end of the world, we have what is known as a near and far prophecy. This meditation is not about those prophecies as much as it is an...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 28, 2023 | Devotionals
Today we turn to one of the most loved and oft quoted passages of Scriptures in the entire Word of God, John 3:16. This is the passage of Scripture that the guy with the 5 colors of hair has draped around his neck in the end zone of the nationally televised football...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 27, 2023 | Devotionals
Why is it that we tend to remember the things that we should forget, but forget the things that we should remember? For three days after His death and burial, the disciples of Jesus were confounded, confused, discouraged, and depressed. As far as they were concerned,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 26, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Paul, by the inspiration of The Holy Spirit, shows how the letter of the law is superseded by the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 3:7-18). Paul makes the comparison that, if the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 25, 2023 | Devotionals
Despite the opposition from those who reject the truth of the gospel or the contrary circumstances going on in the life of the follower of Jesus, we learn today that in Christ, our lives are the very fragrance of His victory. The Christian life is not an easy one....