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.

Bible Insights 12/02/2024

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Be Strengthened and Grounded In Love Paul’s prayer: That He [the Father] would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your … Continue reading →

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The Absoluteness of Jesus Christ

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

December 01, 2024 John 16:14 He will glorify Me . . . The pietistic movements of to-day have none of the rugged reality of the New Testament about them; there is nothing about them that needs the death of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 11/30/2024

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Do You Have the Right Guy? Scripture References: 2 Kings 23:36, 24:8; Acts 21:37-38 The Navy twice arrested William Finch and hauled him in as a deserter, though he is not in the Navy. Someone used his name and social … Continue reading →

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Life In Focus 11/29/2024

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Commitment Some even call it the “C” word today, as if to shame commitment. The demands and costs of commitment seem too great to many people, and convenience often wins out over the sacrifice involved in being committed to someone … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Blessing 11/28/2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Finding Joy In Thanksgiving Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 11/27/2024

Posted on November 27, 2024 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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Spiritual Nuggets 11/26/2024

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

I Am With You and Will Keep You “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I … Continue reading →

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Every Spiritual Blessing . . . In Christ – 6

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 In Christ – Continued From Last Lesson: Indeed, it is for this very purpose that God blesses us, that we might praise His wonderful and glorious name! Every spiritual blessing is ours in Christ, and according … Continue reading →

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Every Spiritual Blessing . . . In Christ – 5

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 In Christ – Continued “Every spiritual blessing” is ours only “in Christ.” The Christian faith and the Christian life are all rooted and grounded in Jesus. This is what Paul is getting at in that difficult … Continue reading →

Every Spiritual Blessing . . . In Christ – 4

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 Every Spiritual Blessing – Continued Assurance (verses 13-14) So then, in verses 13-14, Paul reminds his readers that this inheritance cannot be taken away. For, when we believed, we were “sealed with the Holy Spirit of … Continue reading →

Every Spiritual Blessing . . . In Christ – 3

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 Every Spiritual Blessing – Continued Redemption (verse 7) In Jesus, Paul reminds us, we have “redemption through His blood.” Redemption is a slave-market term. In the ancient world, if a person desired to grant freedom to … Continue reading →

Every Spiritual Blessing . . . In Christ – 2

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 Every Spiritual Blessing – Continued Predestination (verses 4-5) We are in the kingdom, we possess spiritual blessings, we are in Christ, Paul writes, not because we first chose God, but because “He chose us.” Nor did … Continue reading →

Every Spiritual Blessing . . . In Christ – 1

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 “Blessing” is not an unfamiliar term for today’s Christians. If we look through the bestsellers at many Christian bookstores, or watch much Christian television, we are likely to find the word sprinkled quite liberally into sermons … Continue reading →

Psalm 37:4

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

November 13, 2024 Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Daniel’s heart was filled with God’s love for His work and kingdom, and his prayers were the mightiest forces … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 11/12/2024

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

What’s In a Name? Scripture References: Matthew 1:21; Luke 2:21 AYDS, a diet-control candy, made great profits for its manufacturer from 1941 until the 1980s. By 1988, sales dropped as much as 50 percent. Nothing in the product changed, but … Continue reading →

Life In Focus 10/31/2024

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Living Within One’s Limits Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!” But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are … Continue reading →

Reflecting With God 10/30/2024

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Spiritual Nuggets 10/29/2024

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

In Blessing I Will Bless Thee Then the Angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time out of heaven, and said: “By Myself I have sworn, says the LORD, because you have done this thing, and have not … Continue reading →

Christ Is Risen! – 5

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Luke 24 “Risen” Means We Will All Be Changed When the body of Jesus was raised, it was also changed. Christ’s flesh was raised, but it was also adapted to be appropriate for everlasting life. This was something … Continue reading →

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Christ Is Risen! – 4

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Luke 24 “Risen” Means the Whole Person Will Be Redeemed – Continued The message of the resurrection is not just that Jesus is alive in the presence of the Father. It is that Christ in whole is risen! … Continue reading →