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Unity Through Christ-like Humility – 3

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:1-11 From last lesson: In His incarnation He was fully God and fully man at the same time. He was God manifest in human flesh (see again John 1:14). Some have wrongly taught that the phrase, “being … Continue reading →

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Unity Through Christ-like Humility – 2

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:1-11 “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition.” The two negatives are followed by a positive exhortation: “In lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” But, a word of contrast, introduces these words. “Lowliness … Continue reading →

Unity Through Christ-like Humility – 1

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:1-11 In the previous chapter of Philippians Paul had written about living the Christian life in harmony with the message on which it is based. He followed that message with a call to show forth spiritual unity. … Continue reading →

Poetic Praise 6/18/2025

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Helen Steiner Rice (1900-1981) was an influential American writer of inspirational and Christian poetry. She wrote and sold millions of books of her verses. Her poetry is quoted almost everywhere. My prayer is that you will be blessed … Continue reading →

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Classic Poetry 6/17/2025

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotional 6/16/2025

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

ALIVE OR DEAD – WHICH? 1 John 5:12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. Having the Son is good evidence of eternal life, from the fact … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 6/15/2025

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

An Appropriate Symbol Scripture References: Exodus 22:18; Acts 8:9-13 Could any symbol be more appropriate for an occult practitioner than a Barbie doll? One woman considers herself the channel through whom Barbie speaks in response to inquiries. She appreciates and … Continue reading →

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Prayer & Praise 6/15/2025

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

John Bunyan: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers We have obtained grace to give ourselves to you, Lord, through your mercy, and to one another. To have communion with one another, as saints in one gospel fellowship, we agree and promise … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/14/2025

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Mark 6:30-52 God calls you to believe and then works with zeal to craft you into a person who really does live by faith. I don’t know how much you’ve thought about this, but faith … Continue reading →

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Life In Focus 6/12/2025

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

The Education of Moses “IT doesn’t matter whether you have an education,” some people say, “God can use you anyway.” True, God can use anyone, with or without formal education. But Moses’ learning “in all the wisdom of the Egyptians” … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 6/11/2025

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading →

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Bible Insights 6/10/2025

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Wisdom From the Holy Spirit I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus … Continue reading →

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The House of God – 6

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 The House of God Helps People Face the Future Perhaps the most striking thing about the house of God is that it is a place that helps people face the future with great confidence and courage. … Continue reading →

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The House of God – 5

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 The House of God Is a Place Where Vows Are Made At Bethel, Jacob vowed a vow to God. That is certainly an important part of coming to the house of God. Jacob’s vow is one … Continue reading →

Prayer & Praise 6/08/2025

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Richard Baxter: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Can such a heart be worth having? Make it so, Lord, and then it is yours. Take it to yourself, and then take me. Like a feeble child to a tender mother I … Continue reading →

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The House of God – 4

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 The House of God Is a Place Where the Promises of God Are Repeated – Continued Jacob experienced the Lord’s assurances at Bethel as he heard the promises of God repeated. There are many rich promises … Continue reading →

The House of God – 3

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 The House of God Is a Place Where People Are Pointed to Heaven When Jacob had his vision at Bethel, he found himself pointed to heaven. “Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up … Continue reading →

The House of God – 2

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 The House of God Is a Place Where Our Vision Is Enlarged When we come to the house of God to worship, we ought to have our vision enlarged. The church is the place where we … Continue reading →

The House of God – 1

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 Jacob’s dream at Bethel is one of the loveliest events in the Bible. Poets, painters, hymn writers, and preachers all have paused at Bethel, trying to interpret exactly what happened to Jacob. He was a young … Continue reading →

Poetic Praise 6/03/2025

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Roland Ledoux