by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 10, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
When king Hezekiah initiated the reforms in Jerusalem, he began by removing the filth and rubbish from the Holy Place. This included the uncleanness that the priesthood had developed in the years of apostasy from Jehovah. Before our temples can be filled with the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 9, 2023 | Devotionals
What is denial but the refusal to admit the truth or face reality. It’s a disclaiming of reality or responsibility in some way, shape, or form. In the Christian life there are two kinds of denial – one that is spiritually harmful, and the other beneficial. When we...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 8, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
John the Baptist, who typified the prophet Elijah, was a messenger who proclaimed, “Prepare the way of the LORD”. That message preceded the revelation of Jesus as “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world”. It is vital that each and every person who claims...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 7, 2023 | Devotionals
As if our salvation isn’t enough, Jesus has also promised to reward us for faithful service to Him. Jesus is the Faithful Rewarder. Though made a little lower than the angels, God has crowned man with glory and honor. Each year we see the crowning of God’s goodness....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 6, 2023 | Devotionals
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith is not to be confused with being smart. Intelligence and being smart are wonderful gifts from God. But to be smart or intelligent fall into the realm of the natural man...