Category Archives: Food For Thought

Short anecdotal articles to stimulate thought. May be quotes from others, or short stories with a theme.

We Are The Church!

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Perhaps you’ve heard the old story of a pastor who went to call on a member who had been absent from church for some time. The pastor was invited inside and the two of them sat in front of a … Continue reading →

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The Bummer Lambs

Posted on December 9, 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! Every once in a while, a ewe will give birth to a lamb and reject it. There are … Continue reading →

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True Friends

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 18:24, “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (NKJV) (A)ccepts you as you are (B)elieves in “you” without condition (C)alls you just to say “HI” and … Continue reading →

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Relative Truth

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

We live in an age of relative truth. Philosophers say there are no absolute truths and that one’s truth is just as valid as another’s. But no one lives that way. If you bang your head against a wall, it … Continue reading →

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God Is Our Fortress, Rock, Strong Tower, Refuge

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Keeping with the theme of God being our Fortress and Rock, I thought I would put together some Bible descriptions that go along with the names that God was referred to in the Bible describing Him as our … Continue reading →

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C O F F E E

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Yes, I like coffee. Especially with different creamers to sweeten the taste. Because of that, this following “THOUGHT” caught my eye. Finally some Food For Thought that can actually be considered in a food group! It was posted … Continue reading →

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Decline of Conscience

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

In our society, we’re witnessing the decline of conscience. It’s concurrent with the unfashionability and political incorrectness of a certain traditional belief. Doesn’t anybody see a connection? If you subscribe to this traditional belief, you are immediately stereotyped as a … Continue reading →

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God’s Holding Patterns

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

No, I haven’t been hiding, I’ve been doing a LOT of praying lately as many of you have been and have been just waiting on God. This is something His Spirit has spoken to my heart and it’s not always … Continue reading →

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Wisdom Calls For a Hearing

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 8:1-36 1-9, Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading … Continue reading →

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True Love

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I was reading in the Book of Jeremiah this morning as I have been doing for a few days now and while I was reading, my wife Sue found this picture post on Facebook. It’s simple, yet so powerful in … Continue reading →

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How Big Is God?

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

A boy asked his Father one day, “Dad, what is the size of God, how big is He?” The Father looked up and around the sky and spotted a plane flying way overhead. He asked his son, “What is the … Continue reading →

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They Missed Him

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

They missed Him. Oh how they missed Him! They were looking for a lion, He came as a Lamb, and they missed Him. They were looking for a warrior, He came as a Peacemaker, and they missed Him. They were … Continue reading →

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An Obituary

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

After a very long life and rewarding career, we are saddened to inform you that C.S. has passed away from complications. He had been fighting, health-wise for some time. Just when it would seem that there was no hope, he … Continue reading →

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Living In Victory

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 Timothy 4:14-15, “Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery. Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your … Continue reading →

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How The Apostles Died

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1. Matthew: Suffered martyrdom in Ethiopia, Killed by a sword wound. 2. Mark: Died in Alexandria, Egypt , after being dragged by Horses through the streets until he was dead. 3. Luke: Was hanged in Greece as a result of … Continue reading →

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The Rock!

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

I remember after being “saved,” born-again, that my future mother-in-law always used to say to me, “It is better to fall on THE Rock and be broken, than have THE Rock fall on you and be crushed.” I thought it … Continue reading →

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The Barber & The Customer

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually … Continue reading →

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Repentance Removes Obstacles

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

Psalm 51 For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time Nathan the prophet came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace In Action

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

Just wanted to share that God’s Grace in action is still alive and well! We received an unexpected blessing from the Lord Who used someone anonymously to bless us exceedingly. We try not to complain about our health and resources … Continue reading →

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Which Bible Version Is Inspired?

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

Other than some training and teaching here and there, I am NOT a formal Bible scholar by any means, and, I have never put myself forward as one, at least purposely. Like the average “church-goer” I know how to use … Continue reading →

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