by Pastor Ray Viola | May 13, 2022 | Devotionals
A proper understanding of who Jesus is isn’t merely a matter of “crossing t’s and dotting i’s”. The Bible clearly reveals that some people preach another Jesus. Another Jesus according to what? A Jesus different from the One revealed in the word of God. Some people...
by Ray Viola | Apr 18, 2022 | Devotionals
Help! Boy, do you and I know how many times that word has come out of our lips? Whether it be for a child that is ill, and overdue bill, an uncertainty in some decision, or simply being overwhelmed by our responsibilities, the one word that is inevitably breathed (or...
by Ray Viola | Mar 29, 2022 | Devotionals
Complacency is a feeling of contentment and satisfaction. While God has given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, we must bear in mind that Jesus is the rewarder of those who diligently (not complacently) seek Him. I don’t want to belabor you this...
by Ray Viola | Mar 26, 2022 | Devotionals
Our title is taken from Romans 6:17, where Paul is residing in Christ’s wonderful power and grace that enable us to walk with and serve Jesus. What a shame, though, that we need to be reminded to thank God for His presence in our lives! David commanded worship...
by Ray Viola | Mar 21, 2022 | Contemporary Christianity
Luke 18:9-14 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God,...