Tag Archives: Proverbs

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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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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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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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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Are We In The Last Days?

Posted on February 29, 2020 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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Wisdom Calls For a Hearing

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 8:1-36 1-9, Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading … Continue reading →

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I John 4:17-18

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 4:17-18, “Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love … Continue reading →

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Deliverance Is of The Lord!

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the LORD. The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the LORD.” ~ Proverbs 21:30-31 ~

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The Unveiling of Reprobation

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I am stepping away from my usual teaching to touch on something controversial yet also so very important in a true disciple of Christ’s life as we journey the paths the Lord sets before us, (Psalms 37:23). Because of the … Continue reading →

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Peace – A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Gift: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the … Continue reading →

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Hope – A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Gift: “But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which … 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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Who Has Seen The Wind?

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale. On the surface of the Earth, wind consists of the bulk movement of air. In meteorology, winds are often referred to according to their strength, and the direction from which … 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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An Obituary

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

After a very long life and rewarding career, we are saddened to inform you that C.S. has passed away from complications. He had been fighting, health-wise for some time. Just when it would seem that there was no hope, he … Continue reading →

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I John 3:7-9

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 3:7-9, “Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the … Continue reading →

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Confused By The Confusion?

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

I think I have made it clear in my writings in the past that I won’t debate Scripture. Usually one or both parties have their mind made up and won’t be open anyway to an alternative idea, whether or not … Continue reading →

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Arm Your Children!

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.”

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But What About Hope?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Galatians 5:13, For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14-15, For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: … Continue reading →

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Life Happens!

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

Hebrews: 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” 11:6, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that … Continue reading →

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