by Ray Viola | Jun 30, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
We find in 2 Chronicles 20 a type of spiritual warfare. The Moabites and Ammonites represent the world and the flesh. Both are opposed to the will of God being done in our lives. Although our old man has been crucified, our flesh remains very much alive and prone to...
by Ray Viola | Jun 26, 2022 | Devotionals
Luke 3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire. Acts 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand...
by Ray Viola | Jun 5, 2022 | Devotionals
When Jesus gave that all-encompassing invitation to ‘Come to Me…Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me’, I would think that any argument about our daily walk or question about determining His will for our lives would be laid to rest. Sadly, that is not the case....
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 19, 2022 | Devotionals
God is truly and independently awesome! The fact (not feeling) that we are accepted in the Beloved is to the praise of the glory of His grace. Salvation is nothing other than the riches of Abba’s heart of grace. This undeserved favor will be demonstrated to us...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 16, 2022 | Devotionals
Never confuse comfort with being comfortable. The comfort that comes from God is deeper than the “creature comforts” that we possess. Maybe some of you today are in situations beyond your human ability to bear. It may be physical, financial, marital, or mental. Many...