by Ray Viola | Apr 5, 2025 | Devotionals
In Micah 7:18 we read Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy (loving-kindness; stedfast love). 7:19 He will turn again,...
by Ray Viola | Apr 4, 2025 | Devotionals
In Matthew’s gospel, we read these words. “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted.” This was not their first meeting with the risen...
by Ray Viola | Apr 3, 2025 | Devotionals
Psalm 32 is a psalm of David. It’s called a Maschil which means that it is a Psalm of instruction. It is a Psalm that instructs us about the right way and wrong way to deal with sin. The right way is to bring it into the light, the wrong way is to seek to justify it,...
by Ray Viola | Apr 2, 2025 | Devotionals
Prov 30.88 “Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: 9 Lest I be full, and deny [thee], and say, Who [is] the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God [in vain].” We...
by Ray Viola | Apr 1, 2025 | Devotionals
Isaiah 32:17 “And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.” Good morning, loved ones. I am actually writing this devotional while waiting for some blood work to be taken. I did not mention...
by Ray Viola | Mar 31, 2025 | Devotionals
Heb 4.16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” What is the difference between mercy and grace? Mercy is not getting what we deserve. Grace is getting what we do not...