Category Archives: Anecdotal Stories

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

God Gives Life, Not Tips

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

“All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God . . . – Deuteronomy 28:2 (Read verses 2-13). So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need … Continue reading →

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Even Changing One’s Lifestyle

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Abimelek son of Jerub-Baal went to his mother’s brothers in Shechem and said to them and to all his mother’s clan, “Ask all the citizens of Shechem, ‘Which is better for you: to have all seventy of Jerub-Baal’s sons rule … Continue reading →

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Talent – Looks Not Important

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, And like a root out of parched ground; He has no stately form or majesty That we should look upon Him, Nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him. … Continue reading →

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Bible – Undiscovered Treasure

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

“So keep and do them, for that is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’” – Deuteronomy 4:6. … Continue reading →

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God – Let Him Prescribe

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

He who sits in the heavens laughs, The Lord scoffs at them. Then He will speak to them in His anger And terrify them in His fury, saying, “But as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My … Continue reading →

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Discipleship – Centered In Self-Denial

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

With what shall I come to the LORD And bow myself before the God on high? Shall I come to Him with burnt offerings, With yearling calves? Does the LORD take delight in thousands of rams, In ten thousand rivers … Continue reading →

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Present – Bad For Future

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

“I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make nations of you, and kings will come forth from you. I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting … Continue reading →

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Bible – In Plain Language

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

“For this commandment which I command you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it out of reach. It is not in heaven, that you should say, ‘Who will go up to heaven for us to get it … Continue reading →

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Preparation – Benefits Of

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12. But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you … Continue reading →

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Bible – It Remains

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

“You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.” – Deuteronomy 4:2. “If anyone hears My sayings … Continue reading →

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Promises – Broken

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

“Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel, according to all that He promised; not one word has failed of all His good promise, which He promised through Moses His servant.” – 1 King 8:56. The … Continue reading →

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Men of Prayer – The Transfiguration

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as … Continue reading →

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Discipleship – No Limitations

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. – Ecclesiastes 12:13. “So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy … Continue reading →

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Christ – Is Life-Changing

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Joshua 24:15, “If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in … Continue reading →

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Perseverance – When It Is Hard

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Numbers 11:4-6, The rabble who were among them had greedy desires; and also the sons of Israel wept again and said, “Who will give us meat to eat? We remember the fish which we used to eat free in Egypt, … Continue reading →

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Baking a Cake

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

A little boy was telling his Grandma how “everything” is going wrong. School, family problems, severe health problems, etc. Meanwhile, Grandma was baking a cake. She asks her grandson if he would like a snack, which, of course, he does. … Continue reading →

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A True Fireman

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Holding on to Jesus’ Hand In Phoenix, Arizona, a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia. Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination. … Continue reading →

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Nations – Receive Justice Now

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Habakkuk 2:2, Then the LORD answered me and said, “Record the vision And inscribe it on tablets, That the one who reads it may run.” 7, “Will not your creditors rise up suddenly, And those who collect from you awaken? … Continue reading →

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Bible – Endless Spiritual Insight

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Deuteronomy 11:18-22, “You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart and on your soul; and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontals on your forehead. You shall teach … Continue reading →

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God Will Provide!

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Pastor’s Note: With the turmoil in the world today and especially in the Nation of the U.S. it is often the topic of conversation among Christians about the hard times that appear to be about to face us. Yet God, … Continue reading →

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