Tag Archives: Exhortation

Pressing Forward – 2

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Philippians 3:12-14 Whether we choose carousing and revelry, as Isaiah warned, or cultivating the “good seed,” the law of continuity shapes our moral and spiritual characters. What I am today, I will more abundantly … Continue reading →

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Pressing Forward – 1

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Philippians 3:12-14 The old year is dying, the new year is commencing, and whether the past has been wasted, or redeemed and used for God; whether the work of the past has been done … Continue reading →

Essential Insights on Faith 1/06/2026

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham As long as there is one man in the world who hates another man because of the color of his … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/04/2026

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: James 1:12-18 When hardship comes your way, will you tell yourself it’s a tool of God’s grace and a sign of His love, or will you give in to doubting His goodness? If you are … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Quotes 1/01/2026

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Adoration “And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart … Continue reading →

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The Light of Christmas – 4

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:67-69, 78-79 Showing the Way to Peace – Continued Christmas should have special meaning, especially for our generation. Peace should be our overriding concern, but we seem so helpless to achieve it. We can take hope, however, … Continue reading →

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The Light of Christmas – 3

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:67-69, 78-79 Showing the Way to Peace In addition to giving light to us in our darkness, “the Dayspring from on high” has another purpose: “To guide our feet into the way of peace.” Christmas has always … Continue reading →

The Light of Christmas – 2

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:67-69, 78-79 Shining in Our Darkness If Christmas is like the first light from heaven, where did it shine? It shone in the midst of “those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death.” That light … Continue reading →

The Light of Christmas – 1

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:67-69, 78-79 The birth of Jesus is spoken of as “the Dayspring from on high.” This is pure poetry. There is nothing more beautiful in the entire Bible. It is beauty throbbing with reality. First Light So … Continue reading →

Essential Insights on Faith 12/24/2025

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people . . .” LUKE 2:10 Billy Graham On that first CHRISTMAS night, the Bible … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 12/22/2025

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Hebrews 5:11-6:12 God calls you to grow in your faith and then feeds you with the growth-producing nutrients of His grace and truth. Are you growing in your faith? Do you care if you’re not? … Continue reading →

Inspirational Quotes 12/19/2025

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Adoption But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name (John 1:12). Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according … Continue reading →

My Strength and My Shield – 2

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Psalms 27-28 Psalm 28 begins with David’s lament, connecting it to verse 7 of Psalm 27, where we see he started his lament crying, “Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice!” and in Psalm 28:1 he … Continue reading →

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My Strength and My Shield – 1

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Psalms 27-28 It’s not totally understood the occasion in which David wrote these psalms, but these two Psalms express confidence in the Lord’s salvation and justice as David’s enemies harass him. These two Psalms are very similar to … Continue reading →

Essential Insights on Faith 12/13/2025

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham CHRISTIANITY is not a white man’s religion, and don’t let anybody ever tell you that it’s white or black. CHRIST … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 12/11/2025

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Daniel 3:8-30 Real faith never calls you to swindle yourself into thinking that things are better than they are. Biblical faith is shockingly honest and hopeful. Biblical faith is not about wearing a saccharine smile … Continue reading →

Inspirational Quotes 12/08/2025

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Adam and Eve Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned (Romans 5:12). For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all … Continue reading →

Be Wise About . . . the Church Body – 8

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12-13 Maturity: The Graces of the Spirit Please review 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for background to this section. From Last Lesson: “Love “does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil.” … Continue reading →

Be Wise About . . . the Church Body – 7

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12-13 Maturity: The Graces of the Spirit Please review 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for background to this section. It was Jonathan Swift, the satirical author of Gulliver’s Travels, who said, “We have just enough religion to make … Continue reading →

Be Wise About . . . the Church Body – 6

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12-13 Diversity: The Gifts of the Spirit – Continued Please review 1 Corinthians 12:14-31 for background to this section. The members promote unity as they discover their dependence on one another (verses 21-26) – continued. Paul … Continue reading →