by Ray Viola | Nov 19, 2024 | Devotionals
This morning we will be looking at the first of two Spirit-filled prayers that Paul prays for the saints at Ephesus (Ephesians 1:15-20). These prayers, like all the prayers in the bible, can be used to help us in our prayer lives. In fact, I would say that one reason...
by Ray Viola | Sep 28, 2024 | Devotionals
Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. (1 Chronicles 16:8 KJV)Good morning, dear ones. Summer is in full bloom. I am on vacation, enjoying the smell of the flowers and admiring God’s creation from the deck of our...
by Ray Viola | Sep 5, 2024 | Devotionals
Mark 1.35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.The prayer life of Jesus is recorded repeatedly in the Gospels. Here, after a very busy day of ministry, Jesus rises up a great while...
by Ray Viola | Aug 21, 2024 | Devotionals
In this next section of Paul’s letter to the Colossian and Laodicean believers, we find the marching orders to continue to pray and proclaim the gospel. Praying, walking in wisdom, and proclaiming the truth about Jesus are vital parts of continuing to follow Jesus....
by Ray Viola | Jun 26, 2024 | Devotionals
2 Chronicles 20:12 “O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes [are] upon thee.”Surrounded by the enemies of God’s people, outmatched...