by Ray Viola | Mar 14, 2026 | Devotionals
Zech 11.11 And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it was the word of the Lord. Nothing happens by chance in God’s universe. Though the mystery of iniquity and the wheels of divine providence are not easy to...
by Ray Viola | Sep 22, 2025 | Devotionals
This universe that you and I live in was created by the Sovereign, Almighty God (Genesis 1:1), who reigns upon His throne (Psalm 47:8; Revelation 19:6). When John was taken into heaven, he saw God sitting upon His throne (Revelation 4:2). Let’s look at what the Bible...
by Ray Viola | Apr 24, 2025 | Contemporary Issues, Devotionals
I was engaged in a conversation with a few brothers the other day about current events, dangerous political leaders, terrorism and an ever increasing occurrence of devastating weather phenomenon. Now please do not get me wrong, those things are of real concern to me....
by Ray Viola | Jan 29, 2025 | Lessons from the Old Testament
In 1 Kings 7, we read that when Solomon built the temple, there were two pillars of bronze. The one on the right was given the name ‘Jachin,’ meaning ‘He shall establish,’ and the one on the left the name ‘Boaz,’ meaning ‘in...
by Ray Viola | Jan 7, 2025 | Devotionals
Colossians 1:17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. God is Self sufficient. He has no need for the help of mortal man to exist or operate. The Lord our God is the God of all things. It is The Lord our God Who creates, sustains and upholds all...