by Ray Viola | Jun 21, 2024 | Contemporary Christianity, Devotionals
Scripture uses nature to teach us many lessons. For example, Christians are likened to farmers. Some plant, some water but it is God who gives the increase. What a challenge! You and I can be implements used in the Lords garden. And for each task there is a season....
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 13, 2024 | Devotionals
Moses was one of the mightiest vessels of the Lord. He was indeed a man of faith, but he was also a man of fruit. However, like Elijah, he was a man subject to the passions and temptations in life like every one of us. For example, he had a problem with anger, as...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 10, 2024 | Devotionals
We are ever being taught by God’s Spirit to walk by faith, and not by sight. Faith sees what the natural eye doesn’t. How important it is for us to grasp this key to a steady walk with Jesus. I was reminded of this again when one of the lines sung during a worship...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 19, 2024 | Contemporary Christianity
There are some key Scriptural passages that we would do well to heed in light of current trends in the evangelical circuit. These verses contain a singular, all-encompassing command of Christ to “watch”. The Greek word used in this command means, “to keep awake; rouse...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 16, 2024 | Devotionals
Let’s talk about prayer. “What is prayer?” some ask. Basically, prayer is communication between God and man; a two-way conversation. Prayer is not a particular bodily posture. It’s not always done with folded hands and closed eyes. (I like to pray when I jog or ride...