by Ray Viola | Mar 10, 2026 | Devotionals
“Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him … and said, ‘Where is the LORD God of Elijah?’ And when he also had struck the water, it was divided …and Elisha crossed over.” 2nd Kings 2:14 Many people question the whereabouts of God as they experience...
by Ray Viola | Nov 19, 2025 | Contemporary Christianity
To the natural man, the words “mourning” and “comfort” do not even belong in the same library. But the Scriptures tell us they belong together. Paul wrote to the church at Corinth, “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are...
by Ray Viola | Jun 20, 2025 | Devotionals
Psalms 31:24 “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.” Good morning, dear ones! None of us know what this day will bring forth, but this much we do know: we can rejoice because our names are written in The...
by Ray Viola | May 18, 2025 | Devotionals
The apostle Paul opened his second epistle to the church in Corinth with the words, “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to...
by Ray Viola | Oct 11, 2024 | Lessons from the Old Testament
Matt 1.23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.Beloved, the Name Emmanuel means “God with us”. Think on that for a moment. Let the truth of what...