by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 19, 2023 | Contemporary Issues, Devotionals
Every marriage can expect conflicts. No matter how young or old the couple is, no matter how many years they have been married, conflicts are inevitable. However, conflicts need not result in clashes. In fact, they can actually be unexpected blessings that draw us...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 18, 2023 | Devotionals
Matthew 8:2-4 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith unto him,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 17, 2023 | Devotionals
Although we live in the dimension of time, it is important for us to think beyond the hands on the clock and the dates on the calendars. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we now have everlasting life.1 That is more than an endless quantity of life; it is a quality of life...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 16, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
Onesiphorus is referred to by Paul as a brother who often refreshed him.1 The Greek word for refreshed means “to relieve or cool down.” Paul, writing from prison acknowledges thanks for the refreshing ministry of his brother. How important for us to follow in the...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 15, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity
King Herod was troubled at the news of the birth of Jesus.1 This was because, if Jesus were King – and indeed He is2 – then Herod was no longer in that place of supremacy. How important it is for us to resist that spirit of Herod. Herod acted like he was...