Tag Archives: Grace

For Your Soul ~

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Continuing to showcase some of my favorite contemporary Christian poets, this week I want to highlight a Christian Sister, Deborah Ann Belka. Sister Deborah has her own website and you can find her links below. As always, Glory … Continue reading →

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The Manger, The Cross and The Throne – A.W. Tozer

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Monday September 5, 2022 SAVED BY GRACE Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Of course we must include … Continue reading →

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Philemon Introduction & Verses 1-3

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

I have read Philemon so many times and because it is such a short letter, it is so easy to skim over what is really important about the letter. Many times we look at something like this letter and right … Continue reading →

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Justification By Grace – C.H. Spurgeon

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For Tuesday April 5, 2022: JUSTIFICATION BY GRACE Romans 3:24 (NKJV) Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. God demanded of Christ the payment for the sins of all his people; Christ stood … Continue reading →

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Wise Ears

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: On keeping with today’s theme of wisdom and understanding, I offer you this poetry from Sister Deborah Ann Belka from her website, CHRISTian Poetry – By Deborah Ann. It goes right along with God’s provision and compassion towards … Continue reading →

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Great Is God’s Goodness

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Great is the goodness of our God who reigns with mercy grace & love ~ Great is the glory of our Lord who rules with kindness forevermore. ~ wlm Kindness. The more I believe God is kind, the more of … Continue reading →

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Heaven’s Grocery Store

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is another one of those great anecdotal stories from the past that used to circulate by email before the social media craze hit. It is one I have saved for years. Enjoy and be blessed! As I … Continue reading →

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Too Blessed To Be Envious!

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged 'Nuff Said!, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, Envious, Envy, God, God Almighty, God's Graciousness, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Grace, Graciousness, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Sermon in Pictures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Too Blessed, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth | Leave a comment

An Everlasting Treasure

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: On keeping with today’s theme of faithfulness and trustworthiness, I offer you this poetry from Sister Deborah Ann Belka from her website, CHRISTian Poetry – By Deborah Ann. It goes right along with God’s trustworthiness and faithfulness towards … Continue reading →

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In The Darkness . . . To The Light

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

IN THE DARKNESS . . . TO THE LIGHT God, Where Am I Going If I Don’t Need YOU? And When Am I Going to Seek What Is True? Why Do I Long to Just Satisfy Flesh? And Choose to … Continue reading →

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Jude Verses 9-11

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:9-11, “Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” But these speak evil of whatever they … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace, Our Gift

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is one of the articles I wrote and posted for my very first website in the mid 90s soon after I got my first computer. I know, I was a slow up and comer! I thought it … Continue reading →

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More Quotes From Leonard Ravenhill

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Leonard Ravenhill (June 18, 1907 – November 27, 1994) was an English Christian evangelist and author who focused on the subjects of prayer and revival. He is best known for challenging western evangelicalism (through his books and sermons) to compare … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Faith

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Dear Heavenly Father, be glorified and exalted in us, Your children. You are worthy to be exalted for Your majesty is from everlasting to everlasting and we cannot praise You enough! Let us be a mirror, a reflection of Your … Continue reading →

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Jude Verses 3-4

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:3-4, “Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the … Continue reading →

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Prayer From Psalm 51

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

This is adapted from Psalm 51, a Psalm of David: Dear Father in Heaven, purge me with cleansing hyssop and I shall be clean; wash me and I shall be whiter than snow in Your eyes. Cause me dear Lord … Continue reading →

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Don’t Envy The World

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

As I was praying the other night, I was seeking the Lord for a word in relation to what is and has been going on around us lately. I wanted something that would be an encouragement and inspiration to my … Continue reading →

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In The Blink of An Eye . . .

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Just like that….it could all be gone, love more today than yesterday, because we are not promised the future; yes love can and will go away. Care for your brothers and sisters, for your children; husbands, your wives, we are … Continue reading →

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Patience – A.W. Tozer

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Aiden Wilson Tozer (April 21, 1897 – May 12, 1963) was an American Christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. Self-taught theologian. Fearless preacher. Gifted writer. Man of the inner life. A.W. Tozer, called by many a “modern-day prophet.” … Continue reading →

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Are We There Yet?

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; … Continue reading →

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