by Ray Viola | Nov 20, 2024 | Devotionals
Every human being is born with an appetite that longs to be filled. Whether it be an appetite for food, or for pleasure, or a curiosity for knowing what makes things operate the way they do, we all possess this appetite. But where do we find satisfaction and...
by Ray Viola | Nov 19, 2024 | Devotionals
This morning we will be looking at the first of two Spirit-filled prayers that Paul prays for the saints at Ephesus (Ephesians 1:15-20). These prayers, like all the prayers in the bible, can be used to help us in our prayer lives. In fact, I would say that one reason...
by Ray Viola | Nov 18, 2024 | Contemporary Christianity
1 Corinthians 14.12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. Why does God bless His children with a variety of gifts and talents? These gifts are to be used to edify, or build up the rest of...
by Ray Viola | Nov 15, 2024 | Devotionals
Gal 3.2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of (with) faith? 3.5 So then, does He who provides you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, do it by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?When...
by Ray Viola | Nov 11, 2024 | Devotionals
1 Cor 15.57,58 But thanks [be] to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. We...