by Pastor Ray Viola | May 31, 2025 | Devotionals
Psalm 61 is God’s prescription for those who are overwhelmed. Face it, life tends to be quite overwhelming in and of itself, apart from all of the added difficulties that we encounter along the way. My question for you today is this: should there not be a significant...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 30, 2025 | Selah
Today’s passage reveals how to live a blessed and joyful life. God loves those who are honest, humble, generous, and faithful; He will reward such people with His favor and protection. In contrast, God hates those who are wicked, proud, greedy, and dishonest; He will...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 30, 2025 | Devotionals
Numbers 32:11-12 Surely none of the men that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me: Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite, and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 29, 2025 | Selah, Uncategorized
Today’s passage portrays the righteous as having a positive influence on others, a secure future, and a joyful outlook. In contrast, the wicked are harmful to others, they will face God’s judgment, and they have no real hope. Fearing the Lord leads to righteousness,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 28, 2025 | Selah
Many passages in Proverbs contrast righteousness and wickedness. Today’s passage emphasizes the value of wisdom, integrity, diligence, and love, and warns against the pitfalls of folly, violence, laziness, and hatred. Please open your Bible to Proverbs ten, and listen...