Category Archives: Anecdotal Stories

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

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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Goals – Necessary

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Psalm 27:4, “One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD And to meditate … Continue reading →

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Broken!

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

I was in Dollar Tree one night, some time ago, and there was a lady with two kids behind me in the LONG line. One was a big kid, and the other one was a toddler. The bigger one had … Continue reading →

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Motives – Accomplishment With Mixed Motives

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Exodus 4:18, “Then Moses departed and returned to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, ‘Please, let me go, that I may return to my brethren who are in Egypt, and see if they are still alive.’ And Jethro said … Continue reading →

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The Goose Story – Act Like a Goose

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Here’s another one from years ago that I have always loved! The author, however is unknown. Enjoy and be blessed! Just a few observations and some life lessons to accompany them! Observation #1: As each goose flutters its … Continue reading →

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The Twenty Dollar Lesson

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is another one of those great anecdotal stories from the past that used to circulate by email before the social media craze hit. It is one I have saved for years. Enjoy and be blessed! A well-known … Continue reading →

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It’s Okay, Put The Glass Down

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

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Heaven’s Grocery Store

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

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Life In Perspective

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the … Continue reading →

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Perseverance – Example Of

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Matthew 10:22, “You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.” Hebrews 10:35-36, “Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great … Continue reading →

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Just Another Court Case?

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

The first thing I remember when I woke up was sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house. I couldn’t remember how I got here. The doors opened and I was … Continue reading →

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Trouble – Friends Causing

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Isaiah 52:5, “Now therefore, what do I have here,” declares the LORD, “seeing that My people have been taken away without cause?” Again the LORD declares, “Those who rule over them howl, and My name is continually blasphemed all day … Continue reading →

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The Refiner’s Fire

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Over the years I have collected and archived many, many religious and spiritual stories with Biblical meanings behind them. I decided to start a new category in which I can share them with my readers. These are not … Continue reading →

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I Wish You Enough

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: I was looking through some of my old archives the other day and ran across this article that was real popular in email circulations. The author is unknown but it actually fits in with the theme of God’s … Continue reading →

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