Tag Archives: Encouragement

Why Try To Debate You’re Doctrine?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Today, 2-4-2016, it is now 6:45 a.m. and I have been up all night. It’s true I slept all day yesterday due to the chronic pain that hits me hard at times, but what a joy, a true joy I … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 2 Timothy, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Catholic, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Communication, Debate, Doctrine, Encouragement, Ephesians, Evangelical, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, John, Lord, Love, Matthew, Ministry, Non-Denominational, Pentecostal, Religion, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth | 5 Comments

The Living Word – Some Foundation

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Prelude Before I continue with this word, teaching, study, whatever you take it to be, I have to give thanks with all my heart to the Holy Spirit of Almighty God and Christ Jesus, who is our continual Guide, Counselor, … Continue reading →

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The Living Word – In The Beginning

Posted on January 4, 2016 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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The Giving Season

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

This is pretty much the season of giving all over the world as we commemorate Christ Jesus’ birth. Now I know, as well as you that He didn’t arrive in this world on the 25th of December, and I also … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Agape, Apostle Paul, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Season, Church, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Giving, God's Love, Intercession, Intercessory Prayer, Religion, Romans, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching | 3 Comments

Thanksgiving – Precedes Gifts From God

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Before, Not After Daniel 9:22-23; 1Thessalonians 1:2-3 Mary Chestnut’s father-in-law had the enduring habit of returning thanks after his meals. As he left the table he would invariably say, “I thank God for a good dinner.” When asked why he … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christianity, Communication, Communion, Daniel, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Food For Thought, God, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Word, Inspiration, Lord, Love, Prayer, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching | 1 Comment

Father

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:5-6, “But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 John, 1 Timothy, 2 Peter, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Communion, Creator, Dad, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Father, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Word, intimacy, John, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual Intimacy, Teaching, Truth | 5 Comments

Back Home

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

If I had the power to turn back the clock, Go back to that house at the end of the block- The house that was HOME when I was a kid, I know that I’d love it more now than … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Praise | Tagged Children, Choices, Comfort, Communication, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Grace, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Parents, Poetic Praise, Poetry, Spiritual Intimacy, Strength, Truth | 1 Comment

Solid as a Rock!

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

“If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” Alexander Hamilton — First Us Secretary Of The Treasury Matthew 7:24-27, “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man … Continue reading →

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Are You Living a Life —– style? Part One

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Part One Sometime ago a good friend, Pastor Audrey, challenged our group at that time, with the truth that we ARE being watched by others! Then later she again challenged us with another truth that we ARE servants, bond-slaves to … Continue reading →

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Marriage – Partners Reflecting

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

More Alike Ezekiel 16:6-8; 2 Corinthians 11:2 Long-married couples often seem to develop into mirror images, having similar movements, habits, and thoughts. This is not an illusion, an ongoing study at the University of Washington reports. The longer people stay … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Marriage

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

You know what the problem with marriage is?? Got your attention, huh??!! It’s that man has forgotten that marriage is a spiritual covenant with GOD, our Creator and Heavenly Father. To put it into ‘religious’ terms, it is a sacrament, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Adam and Eve, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Bride of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Malachi, Marriage, Matthew, Ministry, Prayer, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Type and Shadow | 2 Comments

Where Does Your Light Shine? Part 4

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Part 4 If this part could be called by any other name, it would probably be something on the order of, “Recharging Your Light Source.” By reading the previous 3 parts, you may assume that I am anti-church when in … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, God, God's Love, God's Presence, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Light, Lord, Love, Ministry, Prayer, Religion, Revelation, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth | 8 Comments

I Wish For You. . .

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Comfort on difficult days, Smiles when sadness intrudes, Rainbows to follow the clouds, Laughter to kiss your lips, Sunsets to warm your heart, Gentle hugs when spirits sag, Friendships to brighten your being, Beauty for your eyes to see, Confidence … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Praise | Tagged Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Poems, Christian Poetry, Christianity, Comfort, Communion, Confidence, Encouragement, God, God's Promises, Guidance, Heavenly Father, Patience, Poetic Praise, Poetry, Praise, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Truth | 3 Comments

Evangelism – Incumbent on Christians

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

While They Cry for Help Esther 8:17; Luke 19:3-4 On September 24, 1983, three sports fishermen motored to an island off the west coast of Florida. Sudden squalls whipped five-foot waves into their boat, drowning the engine. Helpless before the … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Darkness, Encouragement, Esther, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Word, Hope, Intervention, Jesus, Quotes, Rescue, Salvation, Saving, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth | 4 Comments

Easter

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Tomorrow, April 5, 2015 is the day we celebrate and commemorate Easter, the day that Christians around the world recognize as the day Christ Jesus was crucified. Many everywhere participate in religious rituals meant to symbolize retracing the steps of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food For Thought | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Easter, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, I Corinthians, Jesus, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Unconditional Love | 3 Comments

With Faith It Is Possible To Please God!

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Reading today in my daily devotions, I came across this passage of Scripture: Because of miracles Jesus performed, “Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Pleasing God, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth | 1 Comment

Body – It Is Limited

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Positive Potential In Christ Psalm 40:6-8; Romans 12:1 Merriwether Lewis, celebrating his thirty-first birthday, confided in his diary a disappointment in not using his life to a greater advantage. He had spent too many hours indolently wasting time he should have … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Communication, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Jesus, Lord, Ministry, Religion, Savior, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth | 2 Comments

Have a Blessed Season in the Lord!

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Roland Ledoux

To my wonderful brothers and sisters in the Lord, I would like to take this time to thank you for the past few months and also to wish you a most blessed season in the Lord! I will be taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Inspiration | Tagged Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Comfort, Communication, Encouragement, Faith, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Joy, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Spirituality, Truth | 2 Comments

Encourage One Another

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Roland Ledoux

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Beauty, Beauty Outside, Comfort, Contentment, Encouragement, Food For Thought, Friendship, Health, Help, Hospital, Illness, Nursing, Religion, Service | 2 Comments

I Believe – I KNOW

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Roland Ledoux

This is a condensed version of something I taught a few years ago and I happened across it today and realized, it was something that seems to be even more relevant in this day and time of not only my country, … Continue reading →

Posted in Vintage Messages | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Christ Jesus, Church, Communion, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Gospels, Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Religion, Scripture, Service, Spiritual Intimacy | 1 Comment