Tag Archives: Bible Study

Ingersoll Gives God Five Minutes

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Robert Ingersoll, after delivering one of his addresses, pulled his watch from his pocket and said, “According to the Bible, God has struck men to death for blasphemy. I will blaspheme Him and give Him five minutes to strike me … Continue reading →

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John Wesley and Asceticism

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Young John Wesley, before his conversion, anxiously sought rest for his soul, finally deciding on a solitary life in one of the Yorkshire dales. His wise mother interposed, saying that “God had better work for you to do.” Wesley traveled … Continue reading →

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Napoleon’s Russian Campaign

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

One of the most interesting and significant objects in the world is a simple shaft of granite which stands near the highway at Wilna, on the western boundary of Russia. It bears two inscriptions in the Russian language. On the … Continue reading →

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Man’s Best Friend

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

While practicing law, George G. Vest, a former U. S. Senator from Missouri, defended a farmer whose dog was involved in a minor damage suit. Here is part of his speech: “The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have … Continue reading →

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The Five Fingers of Prayer

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is one of those whimsy little articles that I have had “archived” for a long time. Well, this week, prayer has been exceptionally heavy on my heart and that caused me to remember I had this tucked … Continue reading →

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Caller ID

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: I have no idea whether this is a true story or not. It reads like one and I can definitely see the Hand of God move in a way like this. It came in a series of emails … Continue reading →

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Doing Good

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

A man was on his way to work a while back and he happened to spot a teenage boy help an elderly woman with a cane onto the same city bus he was going to take to get to work. … 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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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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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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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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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

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Angels, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Charity, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Grace, Grocery Store, Heaven, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Joy, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, Moral Stories, Morality Tales, Parables, Patience, Peace, Praise, Prayer, Religion, Religious Stories, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Song, Spiritual Stories, Spirituality, Stories, Teaching, Temptation, Theology, Truth, Understanding, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth | Leave a comment

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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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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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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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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