by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Sometimes, but not always, sin can lead to sickness. In today’s passage, David believed that his sin was the cause of his sickness. David’s enemies were hoping that his sickness was terminal. Adding to his grief was that a once-close friend of David’s was among those...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Biblically speaking, a fool is someone who, regardless of intellect or education, says in their heart that there is no God. Today’s passage focuses on the folly of foolish behavior and also the pitfalls of laziness. Fools repeatedly return to their mistakes, like a...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 29, 2025 | Selah, Uncategorized
Today’s passage portrays the righteous as having a positive influence on others, a secure future, and a joyful outlook. In contrast, the wicked are harmful to others, they will face God’s judgment, and they have no real hope. Fearing the Lord leads to righteousness,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 28, 2025 | Selah, Uncategorized
Scripture portrays Ruth and Boaz as paragons of virtue. Rather than pursue relationships with young men, Ruth, out of respect for Naomi and her deceased husband, offered herself to a much older relative. Boaz, though entitled by law, did not force himself upon Ruth,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
John the Baptizer came in the Spirit and power of Elijah. He had one message: Repent! The Messiah is coming, and He will save you from your sin! That message is still true today, and equally urgent. Jesus is coming back soon; are you ready? Please open your Bible to...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
The ancient city of Philadelphia was orginally intended to be a city that would spread Hellenism to the surrounding region. However, Christ used a small church congregation in that city as a missionary outpost to spread the Gospel to a lost and dying world. The love...