Tag Archives: Encouragement

Daily Devotional 7/12/2026

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

THE SWEET HARP OF CONSOLATION Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you . . . As I thought of the life of faith, I saw before my eyes, as in a vision, a lofty staircase of light and, … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Quotes 7/11/2026

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Art and Architecture “Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen, and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them (Exodus 26:1). The inside of the temple was cedar, … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 7/10/2026

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat (Revelation 7:16). Blind Leads the Sighted In the summer of 1959 on one of the hottest days in August, a power failure in … Continue reading →

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Life In Focus 7/09/2026

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

The Challenge of Contentment PAUL’S young disciple Timothy had his hands full in Ephesus. The apostle had left Timothy in that city to oversee the organization of the church. Timothy was to provide consistent teaching, help the church choose leaders, … Continue reading →

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Bible Insights 7/08/2026

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

An Open Book You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not … Continue reading →

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There Will Be Weeping – 2

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Revelation 5:4-5 As appropriate as all the types of weeping are, I want to draw your attention to another type of weeping, one that results in longing tears. 1 Samuel 1:7 describes the tears Hannah shed because she … Continue reading →

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There Will Be Weeping – 1

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Revelation 5:4-5 The Apostle John discovered that it is not always appropriate to weep, but King Solomon wrote: [There is] “A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance” … Continue reading →

Essential Insights on Faith 7/04/2026

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham I know my time on earth will not be over until … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 7/03/2026

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Reaching Out to Reality Scripture References: 2 Chronicles 7:14; Colossians 1:9-14 Kevin Klose went to Moscow in 1977 as bureau chief for the Washington Post. Over the next four years he made friends with many Russians. Back in Chicago, he … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/02/2026

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Romans 8:18-39 You don’t have to be anxious about the future. A God of grace has invaded your life, and he always completes what he starts. It’s natural; we all do it. We all wonder … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 7/01/2026

Posted on July 1, 2026 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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Daily Devotional 6/30/2026

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

WE CAN’T SAY IT ALL John 1:18 No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. I always note with a little chuckle the frustrations … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Quotes 6/29/2026

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Apostles Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 6/28/2026

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat (Revelation 7:16). Cursing the Sun The historian Herodotus tells of a people in Africa in the neighborhood of Mount Atlas whose daily custom … Continue reading →

Life In Focus 6/27/2026

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Good Advice for a Novice TIMOTHY was young in age and relatively untested as a trainee under Paul, his mentor. His pastorate in Ephesus was his first solo assignment. So Paul offered him some seasoned wisdom and perspective: Tough times … Continue reading →

Bible Insights 6/26/2026

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

God’s Teamword I [Paul] planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6-7). Paul planted the seed of the gospel … Continue reading →

God’s Righteous Judgment – 4

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Jesus Christ – Continued Please review Romans 2:12-16 for background to this section. Conscience is an important part of human nature, but it is not an absolutely trustworthy indicator of what is right. One’s conscience can … Continue reading →

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God’s Righteous Judgment – 3

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Jesus Christ Please review Romans 2:12-16 for background to this section. God’s impartiality in judgment is also seen in the fact that He will deal with people in accordance with the dispensation in which they live. … Continue reading →

God’s Righteous Judgment – 2

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Impartiality Please review Romans 2:5-11 for background to this section. Why are people so ignorant of God’s intention to show goodness? Why do they so blatantly despise it? It is because of their hardness [stubbornness] and … Continue reading →

God’s Righteous Judgment – 1

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Truthfulness Please review Romans 2:1-4 for background to this section. In any generalization such as the preceding blanket indictment of pagan humanity (see Paul’s comments in Romans 1:18-32) exceptions to the rule always exist. Obviously some … Continue reading →