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.

Daily Prayer & Praise 4/19/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Heavenly Father, for those who have borne witness to the one who lived, died and was raised to make us whole; for those who told us the stories of Jesus; for those who brought us to … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/19/2024

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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Mark 16:15

Friday April 19, 2024 Mark 16:15 “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” To the whole creation!”—thus His orders read. And all He had was eleven men. And He gave these orders at a … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/19/2024

Defibrillators for Sardis We cover up the dead places in ourselves with all sorts of regalia. We fill the emptiness with fine clothing, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, or relationships in which the other is set up as god. Underneath the trappings, though, … Continue reading

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Why So Much Evil and Suffering? – 5

Analogy of the Exodus – Continued From last lesson: To avoid new forms of evil and suffering, they could have returned to the familiar hardships of Egypt. But the strength they gained from their new trials and troubles prepared them … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 4/18/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Heavenly Father, for the world in which you have placed us, for the people with whom we share our daily experiences of life. For those who provide for our needs and comfort us in our despair; … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/18/2024

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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Readiness

Thursday April 18, 2024 Exodus 3:4 God called to him . . . And he said, “Here I am.” When God speaks, many of us are like men in a fog, we give no answer. Moses’ reply revealed that he … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/18/2024

It Will Eat You Alive Idolatry eats at our souls. And God puts up with it for only so long. “And the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, ‘Son of man, set your face to the mountains of Israel … Continue reading

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Why So Much Evil and Suffering? – 4

Analogy of the Exodus An important depiction of the human tendency to prefer the familiar may be seen in the biblical account of the Hebrews’ exodus from Egypt. Throughout the books of Exodus and Numbers we read of repeated confrontations … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 4/17/2024

COME BOLDLY Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16). Prayer is our approach to God, and we are to … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 4/17/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Exalted and most holy Lord, we thank you for the words and deeds of those who have changed life for other people; those who have brought the word of hope to those who are broken, the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/17/2024

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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Proverbs 16:32

Wednesday April 17, 2024 Proverbs 16:32 He who rules his spirit [is better] than he who takes a city. Temperance is true self-government. It involves the grace of self-denial and the spirit of a sound mind. It is that poise … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/17/2024

When Love Is Lost, Labor Is in Vain When zeal lacks love, faith is rendered useless. Love is the crux of faith. We can study the Bible like a scholar, pray like a warrior, evangelize like the world is ending … Continue reading

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Why So Much Evil and Suffering? – 3

Too Much Evil – Continued We humans are different from all other species. Both anthropology and theology attest to our uniqueness as spiritual creatures. Our spirit component gives us a powerful capacity both for expressing goodness and for expressing evil. … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 4/16/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you for the joy of life and for the wonderful world in which you have placed us; for all those whom you have given us to share our journey through life; for colleagues … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/16/2024

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A Young Man’s Vision

Tuesday April 16, 2024 Acts 2:17 Your young men shall see visions. Those who do not serve God at home are of no use anywhere. It is all very well to talk about what you would do if you could … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/16/2024

The Real Reality John and Ezekiel open their prophetic books in a similar fashion—to prepare us for an unexpected view: “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his slaves the things which must take place … Continue reading

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