by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 19, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, One Another
The Biblical admonition to exhort one another cannot be described with a “one-size-fits-all” definition. It is a word that is defined by the context of when it is used. For an individual who is reeling under the cloud of despondency, it will take the form of being...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 18, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, One Another
In the gospel of Luke chapter 11, the disciples said to Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray” (verse 1). Amen. Our next “one another” is found in James 5:16, and the admonition is to pray. In fact, there are seven references to prayer in James 5:13-18. Is any among us...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 17, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, One Another
Most people in the body of Christ find the command to forgive one another (Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13) the most challenging of all the one another scriptures. When we are hurt or wounded by others, our natural inclination is to “get even”. How are we to respond...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 16, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, One Another
The singular call of Jesus to His disciples was to deny themselves, pick up their cross and follow Him (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23). The body of Christ is composed of imperfect people who are prone to get discouraged, depressed, and defeated in their walks....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 15, 2023 | Contemporary Christianity, One Another
A good message for today! Thanks for forbearing me even though I forgot to send out this devotional the last couple days! – Editor Our faith in The Lord Jesus Christ is a relational faith. It is a relation that is first and foremost with God. But it is also a...
by Ray Viola | Feb 28, 2022 | One Another
Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. If we intend to fulfill The Lord’s command to love our neighbor as ourselves, we must realize that even though there are things we may personally...