by Ray Viola | Dec 23, 2021 | Contemporary Issues
Psalm 107:21,22 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. Life can be gloomy and downright depressing at times....
by Ray Viola | Dec 19, 2021 | Devotionals
1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Every believer’s faith in Christ will be put on trial in...
by Ray Viola | Dec 17, 2021 | Devotionals
James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Pride is the enemy of genuine fellowship and healing. Pride refuses to confess any weakness or easily...
by Ray Viola | Dec 10, 2021 | Devotionals
The primary message of Christmas is this: God is with us. Isaiah 7:14 tells us, “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Immanuel means, “God is with us.” Jesus is...
by Ray Viola | Dec 8, 2021 | Devotionals
Isaiah 2:22 Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of? Man is a created being. We are made in the image of God. Christians were created and redeemed to be light bearers of the image and glory of God. But the best of men...