by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 14, 2023 | Devotionals
Salvation is the gift of God. Although the word ‘gift’ means that it is offered freely, it should never be interpreted as being cheap. We were bought with a huge price, namely, the Lamb of God Himself. Jesus made it very clear to the woman at the well that salvation...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 13, 2023 | Devotionals
In 1 Chronicles 11 the story is told of the time when David was in the cave of Adullam, and the Philistine garrison was stationed in Bethlehem. While in that situation of conflict, David longed for a drink of water from the well of Bethlehem. Among the numerous...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 12, 2023 | Devotionals
Temptation is something that each of us faces. It has been around since Adam & Eve’s encounter with the serpent in the Garden of Eden. Paul writes that every temptation is common to man. It’s important to realize that temptation in and of itself is not sin....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 11, 2023 | Devotionals
Oftentimes you will hear a sports broadcaster say, “He (or she) has their game face on.” In other words, they mean business. They are into the game, the event, the series. Nothing else matters but one thing – to win the prize. You and I are in a race. Our Prize? The...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 10, 2023 | Devotionals
You are distraught, frustrated. You are at the proverbial end of your rope. The outlook is not promising. Everything seems stacked against you. Is this you today? Precious child of God, behold your God! How successful the devil is during life’s potholes to convince us...