Tag Archives: Scriptures

The House of God – 2

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 The House of God Is a Place Where Our Vision Is Enlarged When we come to the house of God to worship, we ought to have our vision enlarged. The church is the place where we … Continue reading →

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The House of God – 1

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 Jacob’s dream at Bethel is one of the loveliest events in the Bible. Poets, painters, hymn writers, and preachers all have paused at Bethel, trying to interpret exactly what happened to Jacob. He was a young … Continue reading →

Daily Devotional 6/01/2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

WHAT A GREAT CONSOLATION! 2 Samuel 7:20 Now what more can David say to You? For You, Lord GOD, know Your servant. It is a great consolation to me that God knows instantly, effortlessly and perfectly all matter and all … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 5/31/2025

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Always Ready, If Not Eager Scripture References: Exodus 3:18; Luke 12:50 Thinking war would be a great adventure, John Gibbon’s Black Hat Brigade went eagerly into battle at Second Bull Run. There they fought well while losing many of their … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/30/2025

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: James 2:14-26 Faith in Christ is not just about knowing the truths of the gospel, but about living them as well. It is vital to know that faith is not just an action of your … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 5/29/2025

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Buying Back His Book For this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie (2 Thessalonians 2:11). During the 18th century, Dr. Johann Beringer, professor of natural philosophy at the University of Wurzburg, Germany, was … Continue reading →

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Life In Focus 5/28/2025

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

The Danger of Lying to God THE dramatic account of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11) immediately after the mention of Barnabas (Acts 4:36-37) draws a stark contrast between two kinds of people. On the one hand, Barnabas serves as a … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 5/27/2025

Posted on May 27, 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 5/26/2025

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

God Uses the Unlikely “And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian” (Luke 4:27). Jesus’ message to the people was shocking. He did his work … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Gospel Message – 2

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Colossians 1:21-23 Their present reconciliation (verses 21b-22) – Continued. Blameless means “without blemish.” The word was applied to the temple sacrifices which had to be without blemish. It is amazing that God looks at His children and sees … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Gospel Message – 1

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Colossians 1:21-23 The Colossians had never met Paul, but they knew that Paul had been instrumental in leading their pastor, Epaphras, to saving faith in Christ. They also knew that Epaphras had gone to Rome to consult with … Continue reading →

Daily Devotional 5/22/2025

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

SOMETHING TO HOWL ABOUT 2 Corinthians 4:18 For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. Ever been to a “howl-in”? For several years, animal-rights activists have staged howl-ins across Alaska to … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 5/21/2025

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Only the Best Scripture References: Psalm 19:11; Acts 20:20-21 The guest on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show was chauffeured in a limousine from the airport to her suite in the Sheraton Premiere Hotel. Not bad accommodations when you consider the guest … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 5/20/2025

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Introduction to Faith, Part Two But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). Faith … Continue reading →

Food For Thought 5/19/2025

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Recipe for Suckers? For this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie (2 Thessalonians 2:11). Shortly after Calvin Coolidge’s marriage, a door-to-door bookseller sold Mrs. Coolidge a weighty tome called Our Family Physician for … Continue reading →

Life In Focus 5/18/2025

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Sharing Things in Common THE first Christians were extraordinarily generous. In fact, “they had all things in common” (Acts 4:32-35), an ideal that pure communism advocated but never achieved. So were these first believers in some sense communists? Absolutely not. … Continue reading →

Reflecting With God 5/17/2025

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

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Bible Insights 5/16/2025

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Bewitched! O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth . . . (Galatians 3:1). Paul’s question, “Who has bewitched you?” carries a strong second meaning. He was upset with those who taught falsehoods, but … Continue reading →

Freedom From Defeat – 2

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Romans 8:5-17 “You have the Spirit” – Continued Please review Romans 8:9-11 for background to this section. What a difference it makes in your body when the Holy Spirit lives within. You experience new life, and even your … Continue reading →

Freedom From Defeat – 1

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Romans 8:5-17 The Word tells us, “Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.” So then, it stands to reason that there is no obligation to the old nature. The believer can … Continue reading →