by Ray Viola | Mar 31, 2021 | Prophecy
As a pastor and teacher, it is always a joy and privilege to be able to bring forth God’s Word. However, as we journey through Scripture, there are portions of God’s Word that are not so pleasant to teach due to the horrific and heart-wrenching content. Such is true...
by Ray Viola | Mar 22, 2021 | Devotionals
2 Thessalonians 2.10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all...
by Ray Viola | Mar 16, 2021 | Contemporary Issues
One of the most fiercely debated topics in our nation is the subject of abortion. The two sides of this debate are those who are Pro-Life and those who are Pro-Choice. The Pro-Life camp is against abortion, and the Pro-Choice camp is pro-abortion. As evangelical,...
by Ray Viola | Mar 13, 2021 | Devotionals
Proverbs 12.25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Heaviness or anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down. It is like a dark cloud that refuses to lift. It grips your total being and leaves you feeling hopeless and...
by Ray Viola | Feb 15, 2021 | Devotionals
Psalm 61.1,2 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Notice David writes “When” my heart is overwhelmed, not if. Let me repeat. When...