by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 28, 2024 | Devotionals
Proverbs 27.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Proverbs 17.17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 1 Peter 5.8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 21, 2024 | Devotionals, Prophecy
Matthew 24:32-34 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 18, 2024 | Devotionals
Jeremiah 2:12,13 Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the Lord. For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken — me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 7, 2024 | Devotionals
Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) “But God”. Those two words are the very substance of our salvation, beloved. Those...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jun 21, 2024 | Contemporary Christianity, Devotionals
Scripture uses nature to teach us many lessons. For example, Christians are likened to farmers. Some plant, some water but it is “God who gives the increase.” What a challenge! You and I can be implements used in the Lord’s garden. And for each task there is a season....