by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 22, 2022 | Devotionals
What changes would you make in your life if Jesus “moved in” to your apartment or home or college dorm? What changes would you make in your business if Jesus became your “silent partner”? What changes would occur in your marriage if Jesus spent an entire month with...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 21, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity, Prayer
As we read in Acts 1, to wait for the “power from on high”, the disciples prayed. The lesson here is that the praying person or church is the one that walks in the power of the Holy Spirit. When told to wait for the promise of the Spirit they prayed. The most...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 20, 2022 | Devotionals
When you hear the word power, what do you think of? When the Bible uses the word power, what does it mean? Well, the original word in the Greek for power means “special miraculous power, ability, abundance, might, strength.” This same word is translated elsewhere as...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 19, 2022 | Devotionals
In 1 Samuel 13:3,4, we find the first hint at the root of King Saul’s fall – pride. Not that he was proud that Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines, but Saul blew the trumpet. Simply put, Saul took the credit for a victory he never won. He loved the praise...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 18, 2022 | Special Occasions
Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. There is an old hymn that says, “How strong and sweet my Father’s care, that round about me like the air is with me always everywhere; He cares for me.” On this day...