Tag Archives: Scriptures

Pressing Forward – 2

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Philippians 3:12-14 Whether we choose carousing and revelry, as Isaiah warned, or cultivating the “good seed,” the law of continuity shapes our moral and spiritual characters. What I am today, I will more abundantly … Continue reading →

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Pressing Forward – 1

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Philippians 3:12-14 The old year is dying, the new year is commencing, and whether the past has been wasted, or redeemed and used for God; whether the work of the past has been done … Continue reading →

Essential Insights on Faith 1/06/2026

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham As long as there is one man in the world who hates another man because of the color of his … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 1/05/2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Only in Their Maker Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 12:1; Philippians 3:20-21 Augustine once saw a beggar drunk with wine but enjoying himself. At the time Augustine felt miserable and hypocritical because he had to make a flattering speech about the emperor. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/04/2026

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: James 1:12-18 When hardship comes your way, will you tell yourself it’s a tool of God’s grace and a sign of His love, or will you give in to doubting His goodness? If you are … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 1/03/2026

Posted on January 3, 2026 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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Daily Devotional 1/02/2026

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

MATTHEW 9:37-38 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” Now, as then, Jesus stands and looks at … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 12/31/2025

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Woe to the multitude of many people who make a noise like the roar of the seas, and to the rushing of nations that make a rushing like the rushing of mighty waters! (Isaiah 17:12). Writing for All Time For … Continue reading →

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Life In Focus 12/30/2025

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Danger from Within EVIL can never be remedied by ignoring or hiding it. In fact, covering it up is the worst that can happen, for like yeast, evil does its terrible work from within (1 Corinthians 5:6-8). The same is … Continue reading →

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Bible Insights 12/29/2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Words of Truth John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come . . . from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn … Continue reading →

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The Light of Christmas – 4

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:67-69, 78-79 Showing the Way to Peace – Continued Christmas should have special meaning, especially for our generation. Peace should be our overriding concern, but we seem so helpless to achieve it. We can take hope, however, … Continue reading →

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The Light of Christmas – 3

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:67-69, 78-79 Showing the Way to Peace In addition to giving light to us in our darkness, “the Dayspring from on high” has another purpose: “To guide our feet into the way of peace.” Christmas has always … Continue reading →

The Light of Christmas – 2

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:67-69, 78-79 Shining in Our Darkness If Christmas is like the first light from heaven, where did it shine? It shone in the midst of “those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death.” That light … Continue reading →

The Light of Christmas – 1

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:67-69, 78-79 The birth of Jesus is spoken of as “the Dayspring from on high.” This is pure poetry. There is nothing more beautiful in the entire Bible. It is beauty throbbing with reality. First Light So … Continue reading →

Essential Insights on Faith 12/24/2025

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people . . .” LUKE 2:10 Billy Graham On that first CHRISTMAS night, the Bible … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 12/23/2025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

To the Rear Scripture References: Jeremiah 10:19; 2 Corinthians 11:29 A major fighting in Normandy during World War II said that he was being mauled by “the manic-depressive atmosphere of war.” He knew he had to conquer his feeling, or … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 12/22/2025

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Hebrews 5:11-6:12 God calls you to grow in your faith and then feeds you with the growth-producing nutrients of His grace and truth. Are you growing in your faith? Do you care if you’re not? … Continue reading →

Reflecting With God 12/21/2025

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

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Daily Devotional 12/20/2025

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

THE RIGHT LINES OF WORK John 12:32 “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” Very few of us have any understanding of the reason why Jesus Christ died. If sympathy is … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 12/18/2025

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Woe to the multitude of many people who make a noise like the roar of the seas, and to the rushing of nations that make a rushing like the rushing of mighty waters! (Isaiah 17:12). To the Salt Mine! A … Continue reading →