by Ray Viola | Mar 17, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
Acts 20.7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. I am certain that some will read this blog this morning and conclude that I...
by Ray Viola | Mar 16, 2021 | Contemporary Issues
One of the most fiercely debated topics in our nation is the subject of abortion. The two sides of this debate are those who are Pro-Life and those who are Pro-Choice. The Pro-Life camp is against abortion, and the Pro-Choice camp is pro-abortion. As evangelical,...
by Ray Viola | Mar 15, 2021 | Devotionals
One of the most beautiful, wonderful, and important words in Scripture and the Christian’s life is the word “repentance.” Scripture records that Jesus frequently spoke about the need for repentance (Mark 1:15; Luke 5:32, 13: 1-5). The essence of the Greek word...
by Ray Viola | Mar 13, 2021 | Devotionals
Proverbs 12.25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Heaviness or anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down. It is like a dark cloud that refuses to lift. It grips your total being and leaves you feeling hopeless and...
by Ray Viola | Mar 12, 2021 | Devotionals
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Psalm 84.10 Do you agree with the confession of the Psalmist this morning, beloved? I pray that both writer and reader...