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Articles written by Pastor Roland

But What About Justness?

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Several weeks ago, I wrote an article entitled “Christians: WAKE UP!!”. It was a pretty direct and pretty firm expose on the present-day “brick and mortar” church condition, most notably in the United States. I followed it with “But What … Continue reading →

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Happy & Joyous Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

I have been told often, believe it or not, that I spiritualize too much or over spiritualize everything. My reply has always been the same. I politely answer the person telling me this (and sometimes it has been Pastors), “that … Continue reading →

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Simply, Faith

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Every so often, I still find myself having to explain faith to someone and especially when that someone has made faith so much more complicated than it needs to be. Let’s set a foundation for the simplicity of faith first. … Continue reading →

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But What About Grace?

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

About 3 weeks ago, I wrote an article entitled “Christians: WAKE UP!!” It was a pretty direct and pretty firm expose on the present-day “brick and mortar” church condition, most notably in the United States. I followed it with “But … Continue reading →

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But What About Hope?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Galatians 5:13, For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14-15, For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: … Continue reading →

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Christians: WAKE UP!!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

*DISCLAIMER: I know this is exceedingly long, but it is what the Holy Spirit has been speaking to me for these last several months while He told me to wait, watch, listen and pray. I was going to break it … Continue reading →

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Living In The Valleys

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

Psalm 23:4, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” The other day I was talking with a … Continue reading →

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Life Happens!

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

Hebrews: 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” 11:6, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that … Continue reading →

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Independence Day 2018

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

2 Chronicles 7: 12 Then the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: “I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. 13 “When I shut up heaven and … Continue reading →

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Some Spiritual Practicalities

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

I was looking through my notes on messages I have wanted to teach on and ran across this one that I actually meant to post some time ago. As with all things though, when you “try” to serve the Lord … Continue reading →

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The Cure

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

Romans 16:17, “Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.” Colossians 2:8, “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition … Continue reading →

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Study To Show Yourself Approved

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (KJV) 2 Timothy 2:15, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does … Continue reading →

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Run, Run The Race

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

1 Corinthians 9:24-25, “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate … Continue reading →

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Show Us A Sign

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

Matthew 12:38-42, “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” But He answered and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will … Continue reading →

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No Foundation? The End!

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

Luke 6:47-49, “Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: “He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks in ALL Things

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

1Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 2Corinthians 4:15, “For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may … Continue reading →

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Doppelgänger

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

*Doppelgänger In fiction and folklore, a doppelgänger is a look-alike or double of a living person, sometimes portrayed as a paranormal phenomenon, and in some traditions as a harbinger of bad luck. In other traditions and stories, they recognize your … Continue reading →

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The Word of God, Eternal Life & The Eye of the Needle

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Hebrews 4:12-13, “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents … Continue reading →

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Just the Right Amount of Sting

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

1 Timothy 2:(1), “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, (2) for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life … Continue reading →

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Whence Comes Division?

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Mark 3:24-25, “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” Mark 3:31-35, “Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to … Continue reading →

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