by Ray Viola | Jun 3, 2024 | Devotionals
Psalm 142. 4,5 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. I cried unto thee, O Lord : I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.I know how to throw the best pity...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 8, 2024 | Communion Messages
Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? I remember singing that old Hymn “Trust and Obey” right after coming to faith in Jesus Christ. One verse says, “Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but our toil He doth richly repay:...
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...