by Ray Viola | Dec 24, 2024 | Devotionals
Psalms 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. Good morning dear ones! None of us know what this day will bring forth, but this much we do know. We can rejoice because our names are written in The Lamb’s Book...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 19, 2024 | Contemporary Issues
The Biblical meaning of oppression is “to exercise power over; to tire down with toil; exhaust with labor; afflict”, according to Vine’s Expository Dictionary. When Israel was in Egypt and being cruelly treated, Scripture declares that God saw their oppression and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 6, 2024 | Devotionals
So many times after great victory, we find ourselves plunged into the pit of depression or fear of some sort. Why is that so? I really do not think that you have to be a prophet to conclude that the reason is simple. We are mortal; subject to change. Contrariwise, our...
by Ray Viola | Oct 31, 2024 | Devotionals
Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. One of the most precious redemption facts is the assurance that believers have in Jesus Christ. Christ did not die on the cross to hang a cloud...
by Ray Viola | Oct 26, 2024 | Devotionals
2 Kings 3.16-20 And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches, thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts. And...