Tag Archives: Life Lessons

Anecdotal Story 3/08/2025

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Map In the Sky Scripture References: Job 37:22; Matthew 16:2 Ancient Polynesian mariners traveled thousands of oceanic miles with only a knowledge of sea currents, sea creatures, and the heavenly bodies to guide them. Columbus’ men knew a large land … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/07/2025

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

The Lord . . . Has Become My Salvation Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the LORD, and spoke, saying: “I will sing to the LORD, For He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 3/06/2025

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Court Could Not Give Mercy Judge Kaufman presided at the trial of the Russian spies, the Rosenberg’s. They were charged with and convicted of treason against the United States and sentenced to death. In his summation at the end of … Continue reading →

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Life In Focus 3/05/2025

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

“One Thing You Lack” HE was young, well mannered, well educated, and well-off. He was sincere, honest, and above reproach. Maybe he also had an engaging personality and a winsome smile. Certainly Jesus found him likable; He even tried to … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 3/04/2025

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading →

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Bible Insights 3/03/2025

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Do We Need a Wilderness? “The voice of one crying in the wilderness:” . . . John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins (Mark 1:3-4). Surrounded by comforts, computers, and … Continue reading →

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The Church In Conflict – 5

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Acts 15:6-41; Galatians 2:11-14 Everything Depends on It With conflict so much a part of life, we must learn to handle it constructively. When I was being interviewed for an assistant pastor job in Arizona, one question asked … Continue reading →

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The Church In Conflict – 4

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Acts 15:6-41; Galatians 2:11-14 Why So Much of It? – Continued In 1990 the state of Texas had a hotly contested governor’s race between oilman-rancher Clayton Williams and state treasurer Ann Richards. Clayton Williams conducted the most expensive … Continue reading →

The Church In Conflict – 3

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Acts 15:6-41; Galatians 2:11-14 Why So Much of It? Yet, you might ask, “Isn’t love supposed to be the distinguishing mark of a believer? Aren’t we commanded to live together in peace and unity? Why, then, is there … Continue reading →

The Church In Conflict – 2

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Acts 15:6-41; Galatians 2:11-14 Why are so many pastors leaving the ministry? The reasons are legion: lack of sufficient living expenses, insufficiency of privacy, general apathy (“malaise,” as the late President Jimmy Carter called it) of the congregation, … Continue reading →

The Church In Conflict – 1

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Acts 15:6-41; Galatians 2:11-14 In Gore Vidal’s Lincoln, President Lincoln’s oldest son, Bob, wanted to join the army and fight for the Union. His mother objected strenuously, and his father supported her decision. They had already lost two … Continue reading →

Classic Poetry 2/25/2025

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotional 2/24/2025

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

THE DELIGHT OF SACRIFICE 2 Corinthians 12:15 I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls. When the Spirit of God has shed abroad the love of God in our hearts, we begin deliberately to identify ourselves with … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 2/23/2025

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

We See Only Ourselves Scripture References: Psalm 89:1-14; Romans 8:20 In Old Topanga Canyon, Southern California, dissimilar groups manage a peaceful coexistence: pot growers, a nudist colony, a sprout farm, and million dollar homeowners. The common factor is their relationship … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 2/22/2025

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Stand Still and See! Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: “Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before it by the … Continue reading →

Food For Thought 2/21/2025

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Creeping In When the father of Dr. Harry Ironside lay dying, the descending sheet which Peter saw in a vision was dominant in his mind. Over and over he mumbled, “A great sheet and wild beasts, and . . . … Continue reading →

Life In Focus 2/20/2025

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

To All the Nations JESUS sent His followers to make disciples of “all the nations,” or as the Greek translates, peoples, (Matthew 28:19). That mandate may seem obvious to us today. After all, we live at the end of 2,000 … Continue reading →

Reflecting With God 2/19/2025

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

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Bible Insights 2/18/2025

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Cain’s Anger The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its … Continue reading →

Christ Is Our Peace – 2

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 2:14-16 Believers are not under the law but under grace. However, this does not mean they can live as they please; it means they are now bound to Christ, and should live as He pleases. As a … Continue reading →