by Ray Viola | Jun 17, 2021 | Devotionals
Ephesians 5.16,17 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. We are so prone to cling to the past and look to the future and completely miss the beauty and gift of the moment. You may be reading this...
by Ray Viola | May 25, 2021 | Devotionals
Luke 5.36-39 And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old. And no man putteth new wine into old bottles;...
by Ray Viola | Nov 12, 2020 | Devotionals
My devotional this week does not have a direct connection with our study this morning about not loving this present world system (1 John 2:15-17), but at the same time, it is the very essence of how we overcome this present world system. Only a greater love for God...
by Ray Viola | Mar 9, 2020 | Devotionals
Zephaniah 3.1,2 Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city! She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the Lord; she drew not near to her God. The prophet Zephaniah is writing a word of judgment and woe to the people...
by Ray Viola | Nov 29, 2019 | Devotionals
Job 37.14 Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.If your soul is dry as a crust of bread, or you are feeling dull and blah. Try doing what God told Job, who was having a bona fide “pity party”, stand still and look at...