Tag Archives: Heaven

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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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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Jude Verses 22-23

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:22-23, “And on some have compassion, making a distinction; but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.” Continuing on Jude starts this next verse with the word, AND. … Continue reading →

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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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Creation – No Answers to Our Questions

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Malachi 3:16-17, “Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name. … Continue reading →

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From The Abundance of The Heart – 3

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Part Three: Continuing on now from Part Two: Those of us who are supposed to be true spiritual leaders as compared to the many religious leaders, instead of teaching others to demonstrate and show love to only their brothers and … 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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Heaven – Not Everyone Belongs

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jeremiah 31:29, “In those days they will not say again, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, And the children’ s teeth are set on edge.’” 2 Corinthians 5:10, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so … Continue reading →

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Patience – Example Of

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Joshua 14:7, “I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought word back to him as it was in my heart.” 1 Corinthians 15:49, “Just … Continue reading →

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It’s Almost Dinner Time

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I was going through some old papers and things I no longer need just the other day so I could dispose of them and I came across this in back of one of my folders. I had forgotten about it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Vintage Messages | Tagged Banqueting Table, Brothers and Sisters, Choices, Dinner Time, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God's Love, Heaven, Heavenly Father, Hope, Inspiration, Listen to the Lord, Not Hearing, Not Listening, Prepare for Dinner, Relationship, Spirituality, Teaching, The Lord Is Calling, True Home, Vintage Message, Vintage Vision, Workplace, Workplace Is Not Home | Leave a comment

Tickets Please!

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I heard it again. Boy, do I hate hearing this. I am astounded and amazed all the time at how the world and those who love this world think they have all the answers and their answers are wiser than … Continue reading →

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Heaven – God’s Endowment

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Psalm 16:9-11, “Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely. For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay. You will make known … Continue reading →

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Heaven – Resplendent Grandeur

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Genesis 2:1, “Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts.” Ephesians 2:7, “so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” All … Continue reading →

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Keep Me In a Spirit of Prayer

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

“Father God, I ask that You will send Your forces out to drive back the enemies of Christ that are working in this situation. Your Word says that the adversaries of the Lord shall be broken in pieces; from heaven … Continue reading →

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The Rapture

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

~ The Rapture . . . If Jesus came back tomorrow to take us from this Earth; Would I stand before Him, wondering where my friends are from work. And where’s that guy I spoke to every morning at the … Continue reading →

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Salvation – Almost Not Enough

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 Kings 13:20-22, Now it came about, as they were sitting down at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back; and he cried to the man of God who came … Continue reading →

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How Does Real Love Respond?

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

*I know that I will make some of you mad at this; BUT — we are living in perilous times and I believe the last days as foretold by Jesus Christ Himself, and the Apostles He called to follow and … Continue reading →

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When You Pray, Pray This Way – Part II

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

Matthew 11:15, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Let’s continue on from Part I to look at the SPIRIT of “The Lord’s Prayer”: Your Kingdom Come —– Your Kingdom Come, denotes the place where You have personal … Continue reading →

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