by Pastor Ray Viola | Aug 3, 2026 | Selah
The softest whisper of prayer never goes unheard; the breath of prayer is never exhaled in vain. We must remember this when walking through life’s deep valleys, when all that we know has been turned upside down. God will never leave us nor forsake us, but He wants us...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 31, 2026 | Selah
Have you ever been falsely accused? David was. He did not claim sinless perfection, but he did declare his innocence regarding the false charges against him. Suffering is hard to take when you aren’t guilty, but God is on the throne and is watching over us....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 30, 2026 | Selah
Political corruption is not new. God commissioned mankind to rule the world and cultivate its riches as stewards, seeing all that they have as belonging to God. But, under sin, many rule out of self-interest, exploiting others to increase their assets and power. One...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 29, 2026 | Selah
Life can be full of calamities, but, like storms, they come and go. During the storms of life, we need shelter. When fleeing from Saul, David would sometimes hide in caves. However, despite his dark, dank surroundings, David knew that the Lord was his true refuge, and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 28, 2026 | Selah
Are you burdened by something? It does not matter what it is; the answer from Scripture is the same: Cast your burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain you. He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. If you are a child of God, He is on your side, and if God be...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 27, 2026 | Selah
Betrayal is a bitter pill, but David and Christ our Savior both had to swallow it. They were both betrayed by people that they once thought to be close friends. There is a natural impulse to want fly away from such troubles; however, the Lord wants us to flee to Him....