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.

John 1:23

Friday June 14, 2024 John 1:23 “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord.’ ” A remarkable expression! One crying in the wilderness. We would no doubt rather have suggested: … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/14/2024

The Spiritual Battle Sometimes our work for God requires severe actions. In these times—ones that we can’t possibly prepare for—we need to rely on the Spirit and its work to empower us. I have always admired Elijah the prophet because … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 6/13/2024

CHOOSING GRATITUDE Let your roots grow down into [Christ], and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. – Colossians 2:7 (NLT). Gratitude … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 6/13/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Lord, we thank you for those whose love has set others free and enabled their neighbor to find fulfilment, hope, joy and peace. We thank you most of all for the life of Christ and the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/13/2024

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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Getting There

Thursday June 13, 2024 Mark 1:17 Jesus said . . . “Follow me.” Where the selective affinity dies and the sanctified abandon lives. One of the greatest hindrances in coming to Jesus is the excuse of temperament. We make our … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/13/2024

Exclusivity We often think that God needs us—that we are His arms rather than His agents. When we see our work as integral to God’s kingdom, thinking that God needs us, our vision, our doctrines, or our ideas in order … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 6/12/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you for the love with which you have filled our lives and for the love we have received from those who know you and those who do not. We are grateful for all … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/12/2024

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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John 12:21

Wednesday June 12, 2024 John 12:21 “We wish to see Jesus.” Glory to Him for all the things laid up for us in the days to come. Glory to Him for all the visions of service in the future; the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/12/2024

Traditions and Miracles In the face of perplexing situations, we naturally respond with what we know and understand—we even take refuge in familiar traditions. This is precisely how Jesus’ disciples respond when Jesus is transfigured before them. After Jesus is … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 6/11/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Almighty and Glorious God, we thank you for those whose selfless concern for their neighbor, and their generous love for others, lights up the darkness and proves the reality of your presence; for every person who … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/11/2024

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The Sad Wonder

Tuesday June 11, 2024 Mark 6:6 He marveled because of their unbelief. There were but two occasions when our Lord Jesus is recorded to have marveled at all; both of these were concerning faith. First he marveled at the centurion: … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/11/2024

Take Up Your Cross The way we respond to desperate circumstances often clarifies what gives us hope. Jesus’ followers faced the very real threat of death by choosing to follow Him—something He warns them about: “And summoning the crowd together … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 6/10/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Wonderful God! We thank you for every person who has touched and changed our lives for good, and for those who have reflected your goodness and love and given us hope; for every person whose words … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/10/2024

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Free Will Versus Sovereignty

Monday June 10, 2024 Joshua 24:15 “And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve . . . but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/10/2024

Fear Not What’s Outside But Inside How should we respond to a miraculous experience? Worshiping God for His goodness is the right place to start, but our ongoing response is every bit as important as our initial reaction. We see … Continue reading

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Sunday Prayer & Praise 6/09/2024

Dear Lord, hear our prayer: Holy and just God, Lord, we can’t help but look around us and see the utter despair and hopelessness that abounds everywhere. Our world is getting smaller due to instant technology but it can’t hide … Continue reading

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