by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 20, 2025 | Devotionals
Matthew 28:1-6 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 19, 2025 | Devotionals
Today marks the celebration of the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ.1 The Lamb that was slain2 for our sins3 has risen from the dead!4 He has gone ahead into that Holy Place5 where He ever lives to make intercession for us.6 “It is Christ who died, and furthermore...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 18, 2025 | Selah
Some believe that spirituality can replace hard work. However, Ruth did not sit at home praying for food when she knew that God’s Law allowed her to glean in the fields. Ruth was a hard-working, virtuous woman, which probably did as much to catch Boaz’s attention as...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 18, 2025 | Devotionals
Today, we celebrate the day that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.1 He said that He would rise again.2 The resurrection of Jesus is what separates the Christian faith from all the religions of the world.3 The “founders” of Islam, Hinduism, etc., have all died –...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 17, 2025 | Selah
To provide for herself and Naomi, her mother-in-law, Ruth went out to glean in the fields. According to God’s sovereign plan, Ruth unknowlingly chose to glean in a field owned by Boaz, who was a close relative of Naomi. Her choice and the favor of Boaz played a key...