by Ray Viola | Jun 4, 2025 | Contemporary Christianity
Matthew 28.18-20 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in...
by Ray Viola | Jan 24, 2025 | Devotionals, On the way to church
Salvation is a gift from God that costs you nothing; but discipleship will cost you everything. Regeneration is that work of the Spirit of God that occurs in a moment. Discipleship is a moment by moment, day by day decision that takes a lifetime. Salvation is...
by Ray Viola | Jan 9, 2025 | Lessons from the Old Testament
Jer 41.10-17 If you stay in this land, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you, for I have relented concerning the disaster I have inflicted on you. Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear. Do not be afraid of...
by Ray Viola | Oct 17, 2024 | Devotionals
Acts 24.16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and [toward] men.Not too long ago, I wrote a blog about the fitness craze and the last days. There are more people today nagged into physical exercise and health food...
by Ray Viola | Mar 27, 2021 | Devotionals
Proverbs 1.7 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: It should be noted here that the knowledge that is spoken of in this passage is not referring to mental brilliance or educational intelligence. There are many people whose god is their education or...