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Acquainted With Your Bible – J.C. Ryle

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. John C. Ryle was a big man, physically, intellectually, scripturally … Continue reading →

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We Are The Church!

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Perhaps you’ve heard the old story of a pastor who went to call on a member who had been absent from church for some time. The pastor was invited inside and the two of them sat in front of a … Continue reading →

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Holding On Fast

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Here’s another poem from one of my favorite Christian poets. On keeping with the theme of the old year passing and looking forward to the new, I offer you this poetry from Sister Deborah Ann Belka from her … Continue reading →

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Character, Nature and Attributes of God – 3

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: These lessons will be Scripture “heavy,” and though I am forewarning you I cannot apologize because it is the Word of God that brings things into the light. Remember that the Word says in the mouth of two … Continue reading →

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Jude Verses 24-25

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:24-25, “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion … Continue reading →

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Perseverance – Example Of

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Matthew 10:22, “You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.” Hebrews 10:35-36, “Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great … Continue reading →

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Jude Verse 21

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:21, “Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” Jude 1:21, “Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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Loving The Word of God

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Psalm 12:6, “The words of the LORD are pure words, Like silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times.” Isaiah 55:11, “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me … Continue reading →

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Relationships In and With The Lord

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is another short article I wrote in the late 90s along with some others for the Church section of the local newspaper where we lived in Globe, Arizona. I thought it might interest my readers and I … Continue reading →

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Jude Verses 14-15

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:14-15, ‘Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, “to execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their … Continue reading →

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I Only Have Eyes For You!

Posted on August 10, 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 thought it might interest my readers to read some of my … Continue reading →

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Prayer To Fight Worry

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Worry and anxiety are a form of fear. Your thoughts are focused on the problem(s) in front of you rather than the Problem-Solver Who has promised to take care of your every need. Most importantly, our Heavenly Father’s … Continue reading →

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Jude Verses 12-13

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:12-13, “These are spots in your love feasts, while they feast with you without fear, serving only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried about by the winds; late autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, pulled up by the … Continue reading →

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Let Praise Be on Your Lips

Posted on July 31, 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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Jude Verse 12

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:12, “These are spots in your love feasts, while they feast with you without fear, serving only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried about by the winds; late autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, pulled up by the … Continue reading →

When God Reveals The Truth

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Daniel 2:47, The king answered Daniel and said, “Surely your God is a God of gods and a Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, since you have been able to reveal this mystery.” (NASB). My wife and I, … Continue reading →

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Jude Verse 11

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:11, “Woe to them! For they have gone in the way of Cain, have run greedily in the error of Balaam for profit, and perished in the rebellion of Korah.” We continue where we left off in verse 11. … Continue reading →

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Saints, Be Encouraged!

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” It is so easy to be discouraged and even perplexed when … Continue reading →

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Jude Introduction & Verses 1-2

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Traditionally, Jude was/is recognized as the Brother of James who wrote the Epistle by the same name and the half-brother of Jesus, Himself. By his own admission, Jude was doubtful of Jesus’ deity until after the resurrection and he clung … Continue reading →

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Hope Gives Us Spiritual Strength

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

In the times we are facing right now, in our nation AND in the world, hope is needed more than ever. It is a time when many are “feeling” hopeless and yet the Word of God with its abundant promises … Continue reading →

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