by Ray Viola | Mar 10, 2022 | Devotionals
In Luke’s 13th chapter we find the Lord speaking in parabolic form about how a certain man planted a fig tree in his vineyard and came to it looking for fruit. This parable closely follows our Lord’s teaching about repentance. Genuine repentance toward God...
by Ray Viola | Mar 9, 2022 | Contemporary Issues
The Bible teaches us that in the last days mankind will be full of distress and perplexity. The word perplexity comes from a Greek word meaning no way out. In other words, things will be out of control. Things get out of control when they operate in opposition to...
by Ray Viola | Mar 8, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
Isaiah 12:3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. Israel is located in a semi-arid climate that is totally dependent upon rain for its provision of water. You learn to appreciate water when you live or visit a place where water is rare...
by Ray Viola | Mar 7, 2022 | Contemporary Issues
Ezekiel 4:4-6 “Lie thou also upon thy left side, and lay the iniquity of the house of Israel upon it: according to the number of the days that thou shalt lie upon it thou shalt bear their iniquity. For I have laid upon thee the years of their iniquity,...
by Ray Viola | Mar 6, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
When I was younger there was a famous heavyweight boxer who proclaimed, I am the greatest! Typically, that’s the spirit of the world we live in. Looking out for self, indulging self, promoting self, etc. How contrary to the message of Jesus! Jesus tells us that...