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Spiritual Nuggets 5/19/2023

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Student or Scholar? Sometimes we approach God with curiosity, but not with a spirit of humility. We enjoy participating in religious discussions, but forging the link between interpretation and application is difficult for us. We have certain expectations of who … Continue reading →

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Kingly Living! – 5

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Romans 5 The Basis of Our Justification – Continued The two “one acts” are contrasted (verses 18–19) – Continued. From last lesson: Justification is not merely a legal term that describes our position before God (“just as if … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/18/2023

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Why Does God Punish People? In regard to why a good God would punish people, I recently heard one homeless man wisely tell another, “You wouldn’t want to live in a world where God didn’t punish injustices and just freely … Continue reading →

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Kingly Living! – 4

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Romans 5 The Basis of Our Justification – Continued Adam’s offense is contrasted with Christ’s free gift (verse 15). Because of Adam’s trespass, many died; because of Christ’s obedience the grace of God abounds to many gaining life. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/17/2023

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

What Type of Savior? It’s tempting to operate life on our own terms and only call on God when we hit a crisis. If we’re not busy studying how God has worked in the past and relying on the work … Continue reading →

Kingly Living! – 3

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Romans 5 The Blessings of Our Justification – Continued Reconciliation with God (verse 11). The word “reconciliation” means “brought back into fellowship with God.” The term (“reconciled”) is mentioned also in Romans 5:10. In Romans 1:18–32, Paul explained … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/16/2023

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Wisdom Can Quickly Become Folly What we need to hear and what we want to hear are rarely the same thing. Leaders who encourage honesty, allow for errors, and establish an environment of trust usually hear what they need to … Continue reading →

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Kingly Living! – 2

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Romans 5 The Blessings of Our Justification – Continued Glorious hope (verse 2b). “Peace with God” takes care of the past: He will no longer hold our sins against us. “Access to God” takes care of the present: … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/15/2023

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

The Problem with Power Grasping for power is one of the easiest sins to fall into. At first it looks like ambition, then it looks like success, and then it quickly becomes about your success and your power. This can … Continue reading →

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Kingly Living! – 1

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Romans 5 Since Romans is a book of logic, it is also a book of “therefores.” We have the “therefore” of condemnation in Romans 3:20, justification in Romans 5:1, no condemnation in Romans 8:1, and dedication in Romans … Continue reading →

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Faith From The Beginning 5/13/2023

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Four Steps – Four Men NOW to return to Abraham, I am sure that Paul must have had in mind the four men in Genesis who completely dominate the book from chapter 11 to 50; for these four men correspond … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/12/2023

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

God’s Ideas: More Than Good It’s exciting to see ideas take shape and then become reality. Even more exciting, though, is when God’s ideas take form. The Bible shows us these events repeatedly. As the reader, we’re given glimpses into … Continue reading →

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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 5

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Psalm 1 IV. The Contrast to the Happy Man – Continued From last lesson: Verse 5 makes it plain that the ungodly person is under condemnation. “Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/11/2023

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Discipline I was a stubborn child. When disciplined by my parents, I would sulk for hours afterward. I didn’t see discipline from my parents’ perspective—as something that would mold me into a mature, loving person. Hebrews 12 has a lesson … Continue reading →

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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 4

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Psalm 1 IV. The Contrast to the Happy Man What a contrast this next verse is. “The ungodly are not so . . .” This is a very brief transition. The contrast is so brief we might be … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/10/2023

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Difficult Definitions As an editor, I love definitions. The field of lexicography can be complex, but when a definition is finally solidified, there’s comfort to be found. It becomes something stable. This is also the reason I love the book … Continue reading →

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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 3

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Psalm 1 II. The Communion of the Happy Man – Continued From last lesson: The happy person discovers that God’s Word is a source of endless joy and blessing. It is food and drink for a hungry, thirsty … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/09/2023

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

The New Deal “I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people.” These words were spoken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a speech which unveiled a series of economic strategies for ending the Great … Continue reading →

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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 2

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Psalm 1 I. The Character of the Happy Man – Continued From last lesson: The genuinely happy person does not seek advice and counsel from people outside of God. Imagine how many Christians allow unhappy people to tell … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/08/2023

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Carpe Diem The Latin phrase Carpe Diem, means “seize the day.” Taking risks to make your life extraordinary is biblical, if done according to God’s plan and principles. The idea behind this comes from Ecclesiastes: “Cast your bread upon the … Continue reading →

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