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.

Gideon, An Unlikely Hero – 8

Charles Henry Mackintosh (October 1820 – November 2, 1896) was a nineteenth-century Christian preacher, dispensationalist, writer of Bible commentaries, magazine editor and member of the Plymouth Brethren. In 1843, Mackintosh wrote his first tract entitled Peace with God. When he … Continue reading

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Songs of The Season

For Sunday December 18, 2022 Psalm 147:1 Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful. If anything characterizes the Christmas season, it is music—especially George Frideric Handel’s … Continue reading

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A Place To Be Forgiven

FOR the Hebrews, there was only one place to worship God by offering sacrifices—at the tabernacle (Leviticus 17:8-9). This is not to say that one could not worship God elsewhere. But to make atonement for sin, one had to come … Continue reading

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Not As Thought

“And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. – Genesis 14:20. And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to … Continue reading

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Prayer For God To Look Upon The Church

Divine Liturgy of Mark, Prayer for Sunday 12-18-2022 O Sovereign and Almighty Lord, look down from heaven on your Church, on all your people, and on all your flock. Save us all, your unworthy servants, the sheep of your fold. … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/16/2022

CHRIST IS CHRISTMAS! HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! He was sent and He came to fulfill a mission; ALL-Man, ALL-God, carrying the treasure of His precious blood from the humble manger to the Cross of Calvary just so … Continue reading

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Saved By His “Worst Enemy”

During the Revolutionary War there lived in Pennsylvania a pastor by the name of Peter Miller. Although Miller was greatly loved by everyone in the community, there was one man who lived near the church who hated him and had … Continue reading

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Matthew 11:2-3

Friday December 16, 2022 Matthew 11:2-3 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” Only … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 12/16/2022

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 Prayer & Praise 12/16/2022

Prayer for Friday Lord our God, we thank you for giving us the task of serving you in the name of your servant, Jesus Christ, for letting each of us have a part in carrying out your will. Keep us … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/15/2022

CHRIST IS CHRISTMAS! HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! He was sent and He came to fulfill a mission; ALL-Man, ALL-God, carrying the treasure of His precious blood from the humble manger to the Cross of Calvary just so … Continue reading

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The Perfect Revelation of The Lord – 4

Scripture Text – Psalm 19 Many church lectionaries assigns this psalm to be read on Christmas Day, when the “Sun of Righteousness” came into the world (Malachi 4:2) and the “Living Word” was laid in the manger (John 1:14). The … Continue reading

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Success On “The Last Supper”

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the outstanding intellects of all history, for he was great as a draftsman, an engineer, and a thinker. Just before he commenced work on his “Last Supper” he had a violent quarrel with a … Continue reading

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Approved Unto God

Thursday December 15, 2022 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. If you cannot express yourself on any subject, struggle until … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 12/15/2022

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Daily Prayer & Praise 12/15/2022

Prayer for Thursday Lord our God, open our ears and our hearts so that we hear you speaking and can follow the voice that cries out to us. May we be a people who, like John the Baptist, prepare the … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/14/2022

CHRIST IS CHRISTMAS! HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! He was sent and He came to fulfill a mission; ALL-Man, ALL-God, carrying the treasure of His precious blood from the humble manger to the Cross of Calvary just so … Continue reading

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The Perfect Revelation of The Lord – 3

Scripture Text – Psalm 19 Many church lectionaries assigns this psalm to be read on Christmas Day, when the “Sun of Righteousness” came into the world (Malachi 4:2) and the “Living Word” was laid in the manger (John 1:14). The … Continue reading

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Trampled Fragrance and Niemoller’s Discovery

True Forgiveness: 1. A little boy, being asked what forgiveness is, gave the beautiful answer: “It is the odor that flowers breathe when they are trampled upon.” 2. After languishing for months in Hitler’s prison Martin Niemoller emerged saying, “It … Continue reading

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Isaiah 55:13

Wednesday December 14, 2022 Isaiah 55:13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree. Difficulties and obstacles are God’s challenges to faith. When hindrances confront us in the path of duty we are to recognize them as vessels … Continue reading

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