by Ray Viola | Apr 25, 2025 | Devotionals, Lessons from the Old Testament
These precious words were spoken by God to his servant Moses in that incredible 33rd chapter of Exodus. The entire chapter is a good read, and I would encourage you to do so. The purpose of God speaking these words to Moses was to encourage him as he carried out the...
by Ray Viola | Apr 24, 2025 | Contemporary Issues, Devotionals
I was engaged in a conversation with a few brothers the other day about current events, dangerous political leaders, terrorism and an ever increasing occurrence of devastating weather phenomenon. Now please do not get me wrong, those things are of real concern to me....
by Ray Viola | Apr 23, 2025 | Devotionals
In James 2.14-26, we find a distinction between genuine, saving faith and dead faith. Now the bottom line is this. It corresponds to what Jesus said. A good tree will bring forth good fruit, while a bad tree will bring forth bad fruit. Brother James tells us that a...
by Ray Viola | Apr 22, 2025 | Devotionals
The very first words of Jesus in Mark’s gospel are. “the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Please note that Jesus says, repent and believe, not accept and receive. What does it mean to repent?...
by Ray Viola | Apr 14, 2025 | Devotionals
The prophet Jeremiah wrote, Jer 9.23 “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches: 24 but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth...