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Stand Firm In Freedom – 1

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1. If Galatians is the esteemed charter of Christian liberty, then Galatians 5:1 should … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 9/21/2023

Posted on September 21, 2023 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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Missionary Predestination

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Thursday September 21, 2023 Isaiah 49:5 “And now the LORD says, Who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant. . .” The first thing that happens after we have realized our election to God in Christ Jesus is … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 9/21/2023

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Alexander Honors Big Request An indigent philosopher at the court of Alexander sought relief at the hand of that sovereign, and received an order on his treasurer for any sum he should ask. He immediately demanded ten thousand pounds. The … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/21/2023

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Community Driven By default, we flag our own needs as high priority. And we often measure our church community by how well it’s serving our needs. Caught up in our own spiritual growth, we tend to forget that we’re meant … Continue reading →

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The Prevailing Church – 4

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-25 3. The Singular Way in Which the Church Does Its Work Immediately after announcing how He would build His church, Jesus explained that He must die and be resurrected. Not fully understanding, Peter objected. Jesus rebuked … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 9/20/2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 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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Isaiah 49:23

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Wednesday September 20, 2023 Isaiah 49:23 “They shall not be ashamed who wait.” Often He calls us aside from our work for a season and bids us be still and learn ere we go forth again to minister. Especially is … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 9/20/2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Napoleon: “Thank You, Captain” When Napoleon’s horse ran away and a lowly soldier caught him, Napoleon said, “Thank you, Captain.” The man at once packed his belongings, moved to the officers’ quarters, and went to mess with them. The emperor … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/20/2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Believing in the Impossible Too often, we’re cynical about circumstances. When people come to us for advice, we want to list all the reasons why they shouldn’t take a certain course of action. We want to dissuade them. But what … Continue reading →

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The Prevailing Church – 3

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-25 2. The Church’s Effectual Relationship to Christ – Continued Third, the church only prevails and is successful through the power of Christ Jesus. After Jesus told the disciples He would build a church, He made this … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 9/19/2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 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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His Name – Wonderful

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Tuesday September 19, 2023 Isaiah 9:6 His name will be called Wonderful. It is just the simple name that he deserves. They that know him best will say that the word does not overstrain his merits, but rather falls infinitely … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 9/19/2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Lifetime Rail Pass Goes Unused We learned that when Crowfoot, the great chief of the Blackfoot confederacy in southern Alberta, gave the Canadian Pacific Railway permission to cross the Blackfoot land from Medicine Hat to Calgary, he was given in … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/19/2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

More Than I Can Handle “God doesn’t give us more than we can handle.” This Christian maxim is a well-meaning attempt at putting our difficult times into perspective. It holds the view that God knows our weaknesses and knows when … Continue reading →

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The Prevailing Church – 2

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-25 2. The Church’s Effectual Relationship to Christ After Peter made his great confession regarding his faith in Jesus, our Lord said: “On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 9/18/2023

Posted on September 18, 2023 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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Be Ye Holy!

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Monday September 18, 2023 1 Peter 1:15-16 As He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” You cannot study the Bible diligently and earnestly … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 9/18/2023

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Unclaimed Funds Build Building The magnificent 19th-century 10-story bank building, known as the “Society of Savings,” located in Cleveland, Ohio, was built from unclaimed funds of people. Much of this money was deposited by poor people who died. The directors … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/18/2023

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

If Life Were a Musical Maybe life should be more like a musical or an oratorio—like Les Misérables or Handel’s Messiah. How we feel is often expressed better in song or poetry than anything else. Literary criticism tells us that … Continue reading →

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