by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 20, 2023 | Devotionals
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” 1 Peter 5:10 I find it so significant that at the conclusion of the letter...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 19, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
“Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 18, 2023 | Devotionals
“Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.” 1 Peter 4:19 Peter wrote today’s Scripture section on suffering as a believer from first hand experience, not from the grandstand....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 17, 2023 | Devotionals
What is greater than faith, or even hope? The love of God. It is the love of God that transforms us from the inside out. In fact, faith itself finds its expression through love. This love of God is a powerful incentive to serve the Lord. You see, we can speak in...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 16, 2023 | Devotionals
When our children were younger, we would often tell them about the importance of making prayerful, Biblical choices. We took a line from a Christian video, “You win or lose by the way you choose.” The ability to choose is given to every human being. You have chosen to...