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.

The Never-Failing Presence

Monday July 31, 2023 John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 7/31/2023

Jonathan Edwards’ Conversion Jonathan Edwards was suddenly converted, as by a flash of light, in the moment of reading a single verse of the New Testament. He was at home in his father’s house; some hindrances kept him from going … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/31/2023

Prayer and Hope for the Anxious Anxiety, depression, and fear aren’t part of the Christian life—or the ideal Christian life, anyway. But for those who struggle with these emotions, this tidy concept isn’t helpful or true. What is helpful is … Continue reading

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Who Is Man To You, O God? – 1

Scripture References: Psalm 8 The second most important question that has ever been asked is confronted in this psalm. The most important question is: “What do you think about the Christ?” (Matthew 22:42). That is the basic question of life … Continue reading

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Saturday Prayer & Praise 7/29/2023

Matthew Henry: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Lord, you have said that you will be set apart in those who approach you, and before all people you will be glorified. So we worship you, Lord, to glorify your name. We … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 7/29/2023

Mortify The Flesh HERE is a great lesson in the adventure of faith. When we have received Christ we are no longer a part of this world, but the flesh is still with us and must be dealt with. This … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 7/29/2023

Life After Death THROUGHOUT history people have wondered whether this life is all there is. Is there a heaven or hell? Or does it all end here? Job asked that same question as he contemplated his sufferings (Job 14:14). He … Continue reading

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Born Again

For Saturday July 29, 2023 John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Suppose you were born in one country and learned … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 7/29/2023

Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. – Romans 12:10 Billy Graham Given our own family situation, I have only respect and sympathy for the courageous and committed single parents who for a while (or a lifetime) have … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 7/29/2023

The Problem Demanded It Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. Solomon offered a sacrifice of fellowship offerings to the LORD: twenty-two thousand cattle and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep and goats. So … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 7/29/2023

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 43 Infinite Wants satisfied produce infinite Joys; and in the possession of those joys are infinite joys themselves. The Desire Satisfied is a Tree of Life. Desire imports something absent: and a need of … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 7/28/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we praise you for your goodness towards us and all your creation; for the love that reaches out to draw us to yourself that we might experience that life that is … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/28/2023

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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Colossians 3:17

Friday July 28, 2023 Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. This is one of the many passages of the … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 7/28/2023

God Disposes of Napoleon It is said, that, on the eve of Napoleon’s departure on his Russian campaign, he detailed his schemes to a noble lady with such arrogant positiveness, that she tried to check him saying, “Sir, man proposes; … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/28/2023

Risk: Oversold and Underplayed The fears of the psalmist are not our fears today, and the fact that they aren’t should bother us. The psalmist remarks, “Do not give me over to the desire of my enemies, because false witnesses … Continue reading

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Christ Magnified Through Us – 5

It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. – Philippians 1:20. Surrendered … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 7/27/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Lord, we praise you for the gifts and skills that you have placed in our lives and for every opportunity to use those gifts for the good of others and for the glory of your holy … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/27/2023

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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The Way To Know

Thursday July 27, 2023 John 7:17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine . . . The golden rule for understanding spiritually is not intellect, but obedience. If a man wants scientific knowledge, intellectual … Continue reading

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