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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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Hope – Absolute Need

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 13:12, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Romans 5:2, “Through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope … Continue reading →

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Discipleship – Investigated Firsthand

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Joshua 22:10, “When they came to the region of the Jordan which is in the land of Canaan, the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh built an altar there by the Jordan, a … Continue reading →

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Wrath – Real

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Lamentations 1:1, “How lonely sits the city That was full of people! She has become like a widow Who was once great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces Has become a forced laborer!” Ephesians 2:1-3, … Continue reading →

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Habit – Need Daily

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Daniel 6:10, “Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house (now in his roof chamber he had windows open toward Jerusalem); and he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving … Continue reading →

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Wisdom Shouts In The Streets!

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

A preacher or teacher should never start out a lesson by saying they’re sorry. But I’m breaking that rule. I KNOW that some are tired of seeing how the Scriptures from the past have such an influence on what is … Continue reading →

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Perseverance – God Demands

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Nehemiah 9:7-8, “You are the LORD God, Who chose Abram And brought him out from Ur of the Chaldees, And gave him the name Abraham. You found his heart faithful before You, And made a covenant with him To give … Continue reading →

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Peace – None Lasts

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Isaiah 9:6, “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” … Continue reading →

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I John 5:6-8

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 5:6-8, “This is He who came by water and blood–Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that … Continue reading →

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Heart – Physical and Emotional

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 4:23, “Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.” Luke 6:45, “The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out … Continue reading →

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God – Listen To Him

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Isaiah 8:19, “When they say to you, “Consult the mediums and the spiritists who whisper and mutter,” should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?” 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, “For indeed Jews … Continue reading →

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Virtue – Exercise It

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Haggai 1:2-4, “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘This people says, “The time has not come, even the time for the house of the LORD to be rebuilt.”‘” Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying, … Continue reading →

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God – Love, Enjoy

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Genesis 3:22, Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil; and now, he might stretch out his hand, and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live … 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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Knowledge – Insufficiency

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Deuteronomy 29:29, “The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.” Matthew 16:16, 22-23, “Simon Peter answered, “You … 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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Adversity – Beneficial

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 3:11-12, “My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD Or loathe His reproof, For whom the LORD loves He reproves, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, “And He has … Continue reading →

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Walking In Peace And Security – Part II

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

This is an excerpt continued from my Book, “Walking in Christ” and specifically the Chapter, “Walking In Peace and Security.” The Book is available in PDF form by clicking the link, Walking In Christ, or the picture of the Book … Continue reading →

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Grace – The Value Of

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Hosea 2:19-20, 23, “And I will betroth you to Me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice, In lovingkindness and in compassion, And I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness. Then you will … Continue reading →

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