by Ray Viola | Mar 26, 2026 | Devotionals
Galatians 5.16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Have you ever noticed that when you decide to fast or go on some diet, the entire world seems to become one big hot fudge sundae? You find yourself trying to not think...
by Ray Viola | Mar 13, 2026 | Devotionals
John 8.42-44 If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your...
by Ray Viola | Mar 3, 2026 | Devotionals
Webster tells us that the word “free” means to be at liberty, no longer enslaved. What a beautiful picture of the Christian life! Jesus Christ indeed makes His people free (John 8:32-36). Three times in Romans 5 (verses 15,16,18) we are told that eternal life is a...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 15, 2026 | Devotionals
Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. This proverb does not suggest, but commands us to keep or guard our hearts with all diligence. The word keep can also be translated guard. Think of a soldier or armed officer...
by Ray Viola | Feb 14, 2026 | Devotionals
Proverbs 25.28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. One of the most important parts of the walk of faith is resonate discipline. A disciple is a disciplined person. In Proverbs 16.32, we read “He that is...