by Ray Viola | Jan 14, 2026 | Devotionals
1 Peter 4.7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. Now there’s a title for an early morning devotion; sober up. Peter is writing to brothers and sisters in Christ. They are going through a season of fiery trials and...
by Ray Viola | Jan 3, 2026 | Devotionals
1 Timothy 1.15-17 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 16, 2025 | Christmas, Devotionals
The first Biblical reference to the title of Savior comes from the lips of none other than David (2 Sam 22:3), the man after God’s own heart. The Hebrew word for savior is the verb “yasha”, which means: “avenging, defend, deliver, help, preserve, rescue, save, get...
by Ray Viola | Dec 2, 2025 | Christmas, Devotionals
Christmas time is a message that primarily focuses on the birth of Christ, and His first coming. But, we can never forget that the birth of Christ and His Second Coming are inseparable doctrines of Scripture that are equal components of the gospel message. Today we...
by Ray Viola | Oct 28, 2025 | Devotionals
At the end of this wonderful epistle, our dear brother James talks about the importance of honesty in our dealings with one another (James 5:12), what to do when you are afflicted or merry (v. 13), and who to call when you are sick (vv. 14,15). He also touches upon...