by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 7, 2025 | Selah
Peter viewed suffering Christians as people in a battle. Suffering is a weapon that can be wielded for good or evil, depending on who holds the sword. In the enemy’s hands, it is a heat-seeking missile sent to destroy us: Suffering seeks to disorient us so that we...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 6, 2025 | Selah
Scripture tells us that the ways of this world, many of which seem right to carnally-minded men, end in destruction. However, you can have living hope in Jesus Christ, because He rose from the dead. If you abide in Christ in this life, your eternal destiny is certain...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 5, 2025 | Selah
Peter wrote two general epistles to Jewish believers that were dispersed throughout the known world. He reminded his scattered brethren that it is God’s sovereign power that keeps them, even in times of persecution. In truth, the only way that the devil can get a...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 4, 2025 | Selah
The Proverbs conclude with a description of a virtuous woman. However, many aspects of her character would be desirable for anyone: man, woman, married or single, and even children. We should all consider what her example teaches us all about living one’s life in fear...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 1, 2025 | Selah
Todays’ passage contains the wise teachings of King Lemuel’s mother. She advised him to avoid the pitfalls of excessive drinking and loose behavior. His mother encouraged him to stand for justice and to use his power to protect those who could not protect themselves....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 31, 2025 | Selah
Agur prayed that God would keep falsehood and lies far from him, and to give him neither poverty nor riches, but only his daily bread. This reflects a desire for honesty and contentment, avoiding the temptations that come with both extreme wealth and extreme poverty....