by Ray Viola | Sep 23, 2021 | Devotionals
1 John 4:9 In this was manifested the love of God towards us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. How can I know God loves me? God does not seek to prove His love to you except in one place, and that one place...
by Ray Viola | Aug 22, 2021 | Devotionals
It is vitally important that we examine our motives for serving the Lord. We are so prone to be impressed by outward displays of zeal, but apart from a heart of love, it’s nothing but wood, hay, and stubble. Oh yes, there may be temporary results, but there certainly...
by Ray Viola | May 17, 2021 | Devotionals
Galatians 5.6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. Interesting times we live in beloved. Academia has become the “proof” of a valid Christianity. Bible colleges and seminaries seek...
by Ray Viola | May 10, 2021 | Devotionals
Matthew 5.44,45 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to...
by Ray Viola | Dec 22, 2020 | Devotionals
God created us as three-part beings of spirit, soul and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). Within each and every believer God has also placed holy affections. The love that the apostle John repeatedly writes about in his epistles is the Greek word “agape”. This word agape...