Author Archives: Roland Ledoux

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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 10/04/2023

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

The Lion Sermon There is a curious service held in an old church in the city of London. On October 16th, every year, is preached in St. Catherine Church, Leadenhall street, what is called the “Lion Sermon.” It has been … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/04/2023

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Small Starts In Paul’s qualifications for overseers, he mentions a necessary trait for anyone who wants to lead in a community: “He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not … Continue reading →

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Ambassadors For Christ Jesus – 2

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:14-20 Being reconciled to God implies the responsibility to demonstrate the righteousness or justice of God to others by way of a new life of love and respect for others. Paul is particularly concerned about our … Continue reading →

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Daily Prayer & Praise 10/03/2023

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Lord, hear our prayer: Heavenly Father, we praise you too for the way you have come to men and women down the centuries and that you have come into our lives too. Lord, because you are alive and in the … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 10/03/2023

Posted on October 3, 2023 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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Confession and Absolution

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Tuesday October 3, 2023 Luke 18:13 “The tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ ” The Greek explains more to … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 10/03/2023

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

A Touch On His Shoulder On February 26, 1844, occurred one of the major disasters in the history of our navy. The Princeton, the most powerful warship of that day, commanded by Captain Stockton, was taking members of Congress and … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/03/2023

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

A Sense of History When I was in sixth grade, my teacher assigned our class a family genealogy and history project. At first it was frustrating. It seemed like unnecessary work. But eventually I became obsessive over it as I … Continue reading →

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Ambassadors For Christ Jesus – 1

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:14-20 The apostle Paul regards every believer in Jesus Christ as a new creation, as a being who has been transformed by his or her faith in Christ! In verse 15 he explains that such believers … Continue reading →

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Daily Prayer & Praise 10/02/2023

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Lord, hear our prayer: Lord, we praise you for the sense of peace, hope, joy and meaning with which your presence fills our lives. Lord, without you we should be lost, alone and without hope. Without your presence in our … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 10/02/2023

Posted on October 2, 2023 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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Nothing Can Hinder God

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Monday October 2, 2023 1 Peter 4:16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. The essence of spiritual worship is to love supremely, to trust confidently, to … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 10/02/2023

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

King With Two Footmen When I was in England I visited Buckingham Palace. In going through the stables, we were shown a great coach which was used for state occasions. There was a great deal of gold on the coach … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/02/2023

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Shipwrecked “I am setting before you this instruction, Timothy my child, in accordance with the prophecies spoken long ago about you, in order that by them you may fight the good fight, having faith and a good conscience, which some, … Continue reading →

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God Gives a Song

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Exodus 15:1-21 Deliverance always leads to praise! God’s people praise Him because He has redeemed them; worthy of all praise as our Creator, He is especially to be worshipped as our Redeemer and Savior. The display of God’s … Continue reading →

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Saturday Prayer & Praise 9/30/2023

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers You have refreshed my soul, Lord, with many sweet songs, when all the world was to me asleep, and could not interrupt my happiness. How often have I been blessed with the harmony … Continue reading →

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Faith From The Beginning 9/30/2023

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

God’s Permissive Will – 2 COME with me to another scene, even to Calvary, for the greatest example of the truth here discussed. See there, hanging upon the Cross of Calvary, the Creator of the universe, sinless, spotless, impeccable. There … Continue reading →

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Life In Focus 9/30/2023

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

To Show The Way IN Old Testament times people used small lamps to furnish artificial light. Ancient lamps were essentially small ceramic bowls that were customized during construction to have a “nose” on one edge. The purpose of this extension … Continue reading →

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Fighting From the Trenches

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

For Saturday September 30, 2023 2 Chronicles 32:8 With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God, to help us and to fight our battles. During World War I, soldiers did most of their … Continue reading →

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Essential Insights on Faith 9/30/2023

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity. COLOSSIANS 3:14 Billy Graham Satan would like nothing better than to have us stop our ministry and start answering critics, tracking down wretched lies and malicious stories. By GOD’S GRACE I … Continue reading →

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