by Ray Viola | Sep 30, 2024 | Devotionals
Matthew 9.36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly [is] plenteous, but the labourers [are] few; 38 Pray...
by Ray Viola | Sep 28, 2024 | Devotionals
Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. (1 Chronicles 16:8 KJV)Good morning, dear ones. Summer is in full bloom. I am on vacation, enjoying the smell of the flowers and admiring God’s creation from the deck of our...
by Ray Viola | Sep 21, 2024 | Devotionals
Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye...
by Ray Viola | Aug 29, 2024 | Devotionals
Today’s blog is a story that I heard at a pastors conference years ago. I think you will get the “gist” of the point the teacher was making. As The Father sent Jesus, we too are sent on a mission to seek the lost. On a dangerous seacoast where...
by Ray Viola | Aug 21, 2024 | Devotionals
In this next section of Paul’s letter to the Colossian and Laodicean believers, we find the marching orders to continue to pray and proclaim the gospel. Praying, walking in wisdom, and proclaiming the truth about Jesus are vital parts of continuing to follow Jesus....