by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 8, 2026 | Selah
The human soul has an inherant longing for some source of satisfaction. As Christians, we know that our inner craving is for fellowship with God. This spiritual thirst, which David likened to a deer thirsting for water as it wanders through a parched countryside, can...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 7, 2026 | Selah
The Psalms are filled with passages concerning discouragement and depression. These are real feelings experienced by the godly and the ungodly when confronted with life’s harsh realities. However, we should not let our emotions rule over us. As redeemed believers in...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 6, 2026 | Selah
Sometimes, but not always, sin can lead to sickness. In today’s passage, David believed that his sin was the cause of his sickness. David’s enemies were hoping that his sickness was terminal. Adding to his grief was that a once-close friend of David’s was among those...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 3, 2026 | Selah
True religion in God’s eyes consists of a whole life that is lived in the awareness of and response to the unmerited, undeserved, saving grace of God in Christ Jesus. Only Jesus can atone for our sin and change our motives, actions, and attitudes by His Holy Spirit....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 2, 2026 | Selah
Jesus, the Son of God, completely submitted Himself as Son of Man to His Fathers purpose and will. Jesus tells us, “Follow Me.” That is the Christian life. It’s not lists of do’s and don’ts. It is a relational journey in fellowship with and in submission to God’s will...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 1, 2026 | Selah
Waiting on the Lord can be challenging, but one must realize that true waiting is not passive. Waiting on the Lord literally means to entwine yourself with Him. God commands us to be of good courage while we are waiting on Him. In other words, do not waver in double...