by Ray Viola | Jun 4, 2021 | Devotionals
According to the apostle John, you can be sure of this: only those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are Christians; and those who do not, are not Christians. A person reveals the kingdom they belong to by the things that they crave and feed on. Our appetites...
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 | May 9, 2021 | Devotionals
The world system and the things of the world are like chemotherapy to a cancer patient. Chemo is a poison that actually takes away the taste and desire for food that we need for growth and health. Jesus taught us this in the parable of the sower: Mark 4:18 And these...
by Ray Viola | Apr 22, 2021 | Devotionals
In light of the intense effects of the 6th seal judgment seen in Revelation 6:12-17, our study this morning ends questioning who is able to stand the day of the Lamb’s wrath. Contextually, the flow of the book leads right into the sealing of 12,000 male Jews from the...
by Ray Viola | Mar 2, 2021 | Marriage
I get the idea from listening to some couples that they really believe that a good marriage “just happens.” Say your vows, go on a honeymoon, and then “poof!”, out comes this fruitful marriage without any work or effort at all. According to Scripture, nothing could be...