Tag Archives: Christianity

Saints, Be Encouraged!

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” It is so easy to be discouraged and even perplexed when … Continue reading →

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Who Is He?

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged 'Nuff Said!, Born of a Virgin, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Encouragement, Facebook, Fed the Multitudes, God Almighty, Inspiration, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lord, Messiah, Millions Follow, Social Media, Teaching, Truth, Turned Water Into Wine, Twitter, Walked on Water, Word of God, Word of Truth | 3 Comments

Jude Verses 3-4

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:3-4, “Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the … Continue reading →

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The Whole Bible!

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Too many today are willing to take the bits and parts that fit into THEIR theology and not allow the WHOLE Word do the necessary changes in them. We need to take into our hearts and spirit, the Whole Word … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged 'Nuff Said!, A.W. Tozer, Bible, Body of Christ, Christian, Christianity, Classic Preachers, Encouragement, Holy Bible, Inspiration, Religion, Religion vs Christianity, Spiritual Perfection, Spirituality, Theology, Whole Bible, Word of God, Word of Truth | 2 Comments

Poem of Life

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Although the Author of this is unknown, it was shared on Facebook by my friend and Sister-in-Christ, Christiana Giannotti and most likely shared from the private Facebook group, Out of the Ashes, which is a members only group. Credit certainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Praise | Tagged "Praising God Through Poetry", Author Unknown, Being With the Lord, Christian Poetry, Christianity, Destination, Encouragement, Eternal Life, Eternal Peace, Eternal Rewards, Eternity, Everlasting Peace, Facebook Posts, Final Destination, God Almighty, Inspirational Poetry, Journey, Life, Lord, Lord Jesus, Paths Ordered by God, Pathways, Peace, Poetry, Rewards, Spiritual, Spiritual Rewards, Spiritual Walk | Leave a comment

The REAL Gift of Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

John 1:1-4, ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was … Continue reading →

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Faith Beyond Believing

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it … Continue reading →

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Are We There Yet?

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; … Continue reading →

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Principalities, Powers and Rulers of Darkness

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle … Continue reading →

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Publicity – Changes People

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: I was looking for something a bit thought-provoking and as I was browsing through one of my favorite source books that I have used often, I read this following illustration. Now understand that this article and the book … Continue reading →

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Creation Groans

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying:” ‘Blessed … Continue reading →

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Of Such Is The Kingdom . . .

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid … Continue reading →

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3 John, Verse 12-14

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

3 John 1:12-14, “Demetrius has a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true. I had many things to write, but I do not wish to … Continue reading →

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One World Order

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Believe it or not, I have a lot of Christian Brothers and Sisters, whom I love dearly who for some reason are in panic mode, with all that is going on! Oh for the most part, they might say the … Continue reading →

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3 John, Verse 9-11

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

3 John 1:9-11, “I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us. Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with … Continue reading →

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Straining Out Gnats

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!” – Matthew 23:25. My wife and I usually have our coffee early on and we talk about the latest things going on and how they relate to the Bible … Continue reading →

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Faith – ‘Nuff Said!

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged 'Nuff Said!, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Hope, Illustrated Message, Inspiration, Jesus, Jesus Loves You, Lord, Love, Protection, Relationship, Strength, Truth | 1 Comment

3 John, Verse 5-8

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

3 John 1:5-8, “Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, … Continue reading →

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Hope Strengthens The Weak

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” – Romans 5:5. “For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is … Continue reading →

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Hope – Absolute Need

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 13:12, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Romans 5:2, “Through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope … Continue reading →

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