by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 30, 2023 | Devotionals
In a study of Romans chapter 4, we see some keys to living this life of faith. The first step in having a life of faith of course is believing that God is, “and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) You know the story: God told...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Oct 6, 2022 | Devotionals
Indulge me for a few moments. I just can’t seem to grasp this ‘magic wand’ kind of Christianity. You know the kind where I ‘command’ the God of Eternity to do something, and He just does it! Every single time, the same way. You know what I mean: ‘If you do this, say...
by Ray Viola | Jan 23, 2022 | Devotionals
Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! A literal rendering of this verse would be, How unexplorable are His judgments, and His ways untraceable. None of us can figure God...
by Ray Viola | Dec 8, 2021 | Devotionals
Isaiah 2:22 Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of? Man is a created being. We are made in the image of God. Christians were created and redeemed to be light bearers of the image and glory of God. But the best of men...
by Ray Viola | Mar 3, 2020 | Devotionals
Psalm 2.12 Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him. There is a serious lack of trust in our world today. Every area of our lives, be it political, financial or even spiritual, is suffering from an absence of absolute trust. Because of the uncertainty of...