Category Archives: Anecdotal Stories

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

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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Adversity – Beneficial

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 3:11-12, “My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD Or loathe His reproof, For whom the LORD loves He reproves, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, “And He has … Continue reading →

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Alternatives – None Good

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Numbers 23:6-10, “So he returned to him, and behold, he was standing beside his burnt offering, he and all the leaders of Moab. He took up his discourse and said, “From Aram Balak has brought me, Moab’s king from the … Continue reading →

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The Truth Can Set You Free

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Atheist was fond of comparing Christianity with Mythology. He fancied that, one day, historians would look upon this “mythology” in much the same way today’s historians now view ancient Greek and Roman myths. Never mind that the Judeo-Christian truths … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Life – Real, If Different

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Deuteronomy 3:23-24, “I also pleaded with the LORD at that time, saying, ‘O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your strong hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can … Continue reading →

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But, Why Lord?

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

When I was young, before being “saved,” or born-again, I was always asking questions of a “religious” nature. I expected those adults around me to know the answers, but more often than not, it was an answer like, “it just … Continue reading →

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Division – Natural

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Deuteronomy 15:10-11, “You shall generously give to him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him, because for this thing the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in all your undertakings. … Continue reading →

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Sin – Unforgiven Punished

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Numbers 32:23, “But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the LORD, and be sure your sin will find you out.” Romans 2:9-10, “There will be tribulation and distress for every soul of man who does … Continue reading →

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Salvation – Almost Not Enough

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 Kings 13:20-22, Now it came about, as they were sitting down at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back; and he cried to the man of God who came … Continue reading →

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Grace – The Value Of

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Hosea 2:19-20, 23, “And I will betroth you to Me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice, In lovingkindness and in compassion, And I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness. Then you will … Continue reading →

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Counterfeiters – Always Imitating Reality

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Jeremiah 2:13, “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns, That can hold no water.” Galatians 4:9, “But now that you have come to know … Continue reading →

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Sin – Continually Reconquered

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

Jeremiah 34:17, “Therefore thus says the LORD, ‘You have not obeyed Me in proclaiming release each man to his brother and each man to his neighbor. Behold, I am proclaiming a release to you,’ declares the LORD, ‘to the sword, … Continue reading →

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Life – God’s Presence Needed

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

Psalm 27:8, “When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “Your face, O LORD, I shall seek.” Philippians 3:10-11, “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being … Continue reading →

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Obstacles – Overcoming

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

1 Kings 20:26-27, At the turn of the year, Ben-hadad mustered the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. The sons of Israel were mustered and were provisioned and went to meet them; and the sons of … Continue reading →

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Church – The Body of Christ

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

2 Samuel 7:1-7, “Now it came about when the king lived in his house, and the LORD had given him rest on every side from all his enemies, that the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving – Precedes Gifts From God

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Before, Not After Daniel 9:22-23; 1Thessalonians 1:2-3 Mary Chestnut’s father-in-law had the enduring habit of returning thanks after his meals. As he left the table he would invariably say, “I thank God for a good dinner.” When asked why he … Continue reading →

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We Always Have Time For Pleasure

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Energy Enough For That Deuteronomy 10:16; Colossians 3:5-10 General James Gavi wrote that the Army Air Force made paratrooper training as difficult and exhausting as possible. Nevertheless, the troopers always had enough energy to get into fights in surrounding towns. … Continue reading →

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Bible – Spiritual Engineer

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Back to God’s Word Jeremiah 6:16; Acts 5:42 In the early American West, mountain men trapped beaver to near extinction. Strip mining, mineral exploration, and overgrazing multiplied the ecosystem’s disaster. In Southwestern Wyoming, nearly all of the once-thriving trout streams … Continue reading →

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