Author Archives: Roland Ledoux

About Roland Ledoux

Ordained minister (thus a servant). Called to encourage and inspire one another by teaching His Word, and through intercessory prayer for others, praying for those in need as well as the lost. I and my wife of 50+ years live in Delta, Colorado where the Lord has chosen to plant us in a beautiful church home.

Food For Thought 3/06/2026

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved (Mark 13:13). Insult Dictionary The last word in foreign-language phrase books is for jet-setters who want the natives to … Continue reading →

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Life In Focus 3/05/2026

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

The Importance of Image AS Paul traveled through the cities of the Roman Empire, he always gave thought to how he would be perceived, but his biggest concern was whether observers would see Jesus in him. To illustrate this principle, … Continue reading →

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Bible Insights 3/04/2026

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

The Twist For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 4

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 Strangers and nomads, foreigners and refugees, and exiles are what the saints of faith were; and such is what we are as believers in a country, a kingdom, that has been promised to each of … Continue reading →

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Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 3

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 Faith for Abraham was never a peaceful, gentle, thing. It was a disturbing force compelling him to venture into the unseen. Faith that does not involve risk is not faith. True faith can never be … Continue reading →

Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 2

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 Enoch was one of the grandsons of Adam and the father of Methuselah who lived longer than any other person recorded in the Bible (969 years). Enoch lived a long time, also, 365 years, but … Continue reading →

Prayer & Praise 3/01/2026

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Philip Doddridge: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Reach out your mighty arm, O Lord God, show your strength in the sight of all the nations. Spread your salvation on the hearts of multitudes, that they may believe and turn to … Continue reading →

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Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 1

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 “This world is not my home,” people often say, “I’m just a passing through!” It’s a similar sentiment to that often expressed in the spirituals: “Soon I will be done with the troubles of the … Continue reading →

Essential Insights on Faith 2/27/2026

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham If I convert any, they won’t be real conversions. The LORD … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 2/26/2026

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Trade Them All Scripture References: Deuteronomy 4:5-6; Deuteronomy 4:14; Philippians 3:7-11 Lee Atwater wanted to reach two goals before he was forty: manage a winning presidential campaign and head the Republican party. He accomplished both—the first by managing the 1988 … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 2/25/2026

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Luke 12:22-34 Don’t be discouraged today. You can leave your “what-ifs” and “if-onlys” in the hands of the one who loves you and rules all things. Even though you’re a person of faith who has … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 2/24/2026

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotional 2/23/2026

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

PHILIPPIANS 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. The secret of a sound body is a sound heart, and the prayer of the Holy Ghost for us is, that we “may be in health … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Quotes 2/22/2026

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Agnosticism and Atheism The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity; There is none who does good (Psalm 53:1). For the foolish person will speak foolishness, And his heart … Continue reading →

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Prayer & Praise 2/22/2026

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

George Herbert: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Blessed be the God of heaven and earth, who only does wondrous things. Awake all my powers to glorify you! We praise you! We bless you! We magnify you forever! And now, O … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 2/21/2026

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved (Mark 13:13). Most Loved and Hated After studying replies to 3,500 questionnaires issued to visitors in the early 1970’s, … Continue reading →

Life In Focus 2/20/2026

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Accountability in the Body of Christ THE discipline of a Corinthian believer (2 Corinthians 2:6) points to one of the important functions of the body of Christ, to hold its members accountable for how they conduct their lives. In the … Continue reading →

Bible Insights 2/19/2026

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Rock Solid . . . according to the faith of God’s elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, but has in due … Continue reading →

Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 7

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Appreciating Just How Much Christ has Done – Continued Paul makes it clear that it was the way in which God chose to send His Son that was crucial to His plan and its success. He … Continue reading →

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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 6

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Appreciating Just How Much Christ has Done The apostle John captured the essence of Christ’s mission when he recorded the words of Jesus to the Pharisees in an extended exchange over freedom and captivity when he … Continue reading →