Category Archives: Anecdotal Stories

Stories and “parable” that lead the reader to a Biblical and/or moral conclusion. Stories with a spiritual significance.

Patience – Necessary

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jeremiah 25:11, “‘This whole land will be a desolation and a horror, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon seventy years.’” 2 Timothy 2:24-26, “The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to … Continue reading →

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Patience – Example Of

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Joshua 14:7, “I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought word back to him as it was in my heart.” 1 Corinthians 15:49, “Just … Continue reading →

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Publicity – Changes People

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: I was looking for something a bit thought-provoking and as I was browsing through one of my favorite source books that I have used often, I read this following illustration. Now understand that this article and the book … Continue reading →

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Hope – Absolute Need

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 13:12, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Romans 5:2, “Through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope … Continue reading →

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Discipleship – Investigated Firsthand

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Joshua 22:10, “When they came to the region of the Jordan which is in the land of Canaan, the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh built an altar there by the Jordan, a … Continue reading →

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Wrath – Real

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Lamentations 1:1, “How lonely sits the city That was full of people! She has become like a widow Who was once great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces Has become a forced laborer!” Ephesians 2:1-3, … Continue reading →

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Gospel – Communicate Clearly

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Judges 7:13-14, “When Gideon came, behold, a man was relating a dream to his friend. And he said, “Behold, I had a dream; a loaf of barley bread was tumbling into the camp of Midian, and it came to the … Continue reading →

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Habit – Need Daily

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Daniel 6:10, “Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house (now in his roof chamber he had windows open toward Jerusalem); and he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving … Continue reading →

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Perseverance – God Demands

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Nehemiah 9:7-8, “You are the LORD God, Who chose Abram And brought him out from Ur of the Chaldees, And gave him the name Abraham. You found his heart faithful before You, And made a covenant with him To give … Continue reading →

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Peace – None Lasts

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Isaiah 9:6, “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” … Continue reading →

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Heart – Physical and Emotional

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 4:23, “Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.” Luke 6:45, “The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out … Continue reading →

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God – Listen To Him

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Isaiah 8:19, “When they say to you, “Consult the mediums and the spiritists who whisper and mutter,” should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?” 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, “For indeed Jews … Continue reading →

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Virtue – Exercise It

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Haggai 1:2-4, “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘This people says, “The time has not come, even the time for the house of the LORD to be rebuilt.”‘” Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying, … Continue reading →

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God – Love, Enjoy

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Genesis 3:22, Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil; and now, he might stretch out his hand, and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live … Continue reading →

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Christ – Came, Knowing His Fate

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Leviticus 5:18, “He is then to bring to the priest a ram without defect from the flock, according to your valuation, for a guilt offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his error in which he sinned … Continue reading →

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The Legend of the Candy Cane

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

According to the legend of the candy cane, this candy was first created back in the 18th century. At that time, in certain areas of Europe, there was said to be a ban on public displays of Christianity. Christians were … Continue reading →

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Choice – Affects Destiny

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Deuteronomy 30:19-20, “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by … Continue reading →

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Heaven – God’s Endowment

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Psalm 16:9-11, “Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely. For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay. You will make known … Continue reading →

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Knowledge – Insufficiency

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Deuteronomy 29:29, “The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.” Matthew 16:16, 22-23, “Simon Peter answered, “You … Continue reading →

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Heaven – Resplendent Grandeur

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Genesis 2:1, “Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts.” Ephesians 2:7, “so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” All … Continue reading →

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