Tag Archives: Acts

Peace – A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Gift: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the … Continue reading →

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Joy – A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Gift: “And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you … Continue reading →

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Choice – Affects Destiny

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Deuteronomy 30:19-20, “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by … 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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Open Your Eyes

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

My wife’s sister who still lives in Yakima, Washington, the hometown Sue and I were born and raised in posted the following picture just the other day, taken by a mutual Facebook friend. It reminded me of the story of … 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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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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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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I John 2:12-14

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:12, “I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake.” John, the Beloved Apostle begins to change his tone from the previous verses. He begins by addressing the Christians he’s writing … 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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I John 2:5-6

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:5, “But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.” Whenever you see the word “but,” or many times in the Bible, “therefore,” you … 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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I John 1:1-4

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

Some Brief Historical Background Historically and for our purposes this letter was written by the Apostle John. An interesting note is that this letter is not evangelistic in nature, meaning it was not written to the unsaved, rather it was … Continue reading →

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Expository Introduction

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

Isaiah 28:9-13, “Whom will he teach knowledge? And whom will he make to understand the message? Those just weaned from milk? Those just drawn from the breasts? For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, Line upon line, line … 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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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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What’s in a Name?

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

I have heard that in the United States, over three-quarters of the population “claim” to be Christian. I decided to check online for some research and I picked out three sources out of more than I can count concerning the … Continue reading →

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The Living Word – God is ALL Part I

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Sometimes as Christians, we have a tendency of using “religious” terms at the turn of a hat. Many times, they flow off our tongue without any thought, because as church-goers and religious people, it has become habit, second nature. “Praise … Continue reading →

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My Grace Is Sufficient

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

A study about grace, great! It is sometimes underrated, hardly taught, and often misunderstood; it is about time!! Well, just wait a second; it IS about grace, yes, but it is about how grace is applied to some other form … Continue reading →

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