by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 17, 2022 | Devotionals
The faith that is given to us as Christians is more than empty words. Israel had all of the religious routine (and then some) down pat, but it was lip service only. Jesus used the religious Pharisees as an example of how not to pray, fast or give unto the Lord!...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 2, 2022 | Devotionals
I am glad that I do not know everything that lies ahead. I’d much rather walk by faith than by sight. A couple of days ago as we were studying the book of Acts, we saw Jesus encouraging Paul to be of good cheer. Not only were those words of Jesus spoken to encourage...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 19, 2022 | Devotionals
Redemption is the theme of Scripture. From the early chapters in Genesis right on through the Book of Revelation, the thought of the guilty being set free at the expense of the innocent is clear. Take a look at how this theme of redemption is recorded in the book of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 17, 2022 | Devotionals
Terminology is so important in the life of faith. For example, how do you apply the words of Jesus, My yoke is easy and my burden is light to the life of the apostle Paul? Outwardly speaking, Paul’s life was anything but easy and light. You see, it is only by...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Nov 16, 2022 | Devotionals
Paul’s desire was to go the extra mile in order to win his fellow Jews to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. In fact, Paul was willing to go to any length in order to share the gospel with anyone who would listen. Every member in the body of Christ is...