Tag Archives: Scriptures

Pray In Christ’s Name – 1

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: John 16:24 “Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” Though often we frequently end our prayers with “for Jesus’ sake,” we often pray for our … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 9/24/2025

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

A Fatal Flaw Scripture References: 1 Samuel 17:45-46; Matthew 26:51-54 Incredible warriors, the Aztecs intrepidly bludgeoned their enemies into subservience. They were also uncompromisingly bloodthirsty, worshipping stony-faced deities they believed demanded human sacrifices. At the dedication of one temple, a … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/23/2025

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Matthew 19:16-30 It never works to ask people to do for you what only God can do. It never works to wait for God to do what he has clearly called you to do. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 9/22/2025

Posted on September 22, 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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Daily Devotional 9/21/2025

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

HEBREWS 2:8-9 But now we do not yet see all things put under him. . . . But we see Jesus. How true this is to us all! How many things there are that seem to be stronger than we … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 9/19/2025

Posted on September 19, 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). Driving Fast But Aimlessly It … Continue reading →

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Life In Focus 9/18/2025

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

A Slave to Sin THE apostle Paul was willing to take a long, hard look at his deepest, darkest inner life. What he saw there was troubling, but true: he was a slave to sin (Romans 7:15). In fact, he … Continue reading →

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Bible Insights 9/17/2025

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

The Second Temptation Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and … Continue reading →

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Who Should Pray? – 2

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will … Continue reading →

Who Should Pray? – 1

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Anecdotal Story 9/13/2025

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Do What You Are Given Scripture References: Jeremiah 36:16-17, 23-24; Acts 16:9-10 Actor Jamie Farr played the high-heeled, cigar-chomping Corporal Klinger in M.A.S.H. About two hundred fans attended the ceremony when he was added to Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Few … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 9/12/2025

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: John 20:24-29 There is a significant difference between amazement and faith. God doesn’t just want to blow your mind; he wants to rule your heart. It is an important distinction, one that is not made … Continue reading →

Reflecting With God 9/11/2025

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

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Daily Devotional 9/10/2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

LIGHT FOR THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS Matthew 4:16 “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” Matthew did not quote from … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 9/08/2025

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Life In Focus 9/07/2025

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

The Perilous Nature of Sin SOME people scoff at the concept of sin by defining it as a prohibition against fun made by the few who hate it against the many who enjoy it. In a way, this was the … Continue reading →

Bible Insights 9/06/2025

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

A Strong Grip He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle (2 Thessalonians … Continue reading →

Jesus, the Witness – 2

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: John 3:31-36 From Last Lesson: The emphasis in this paragraph (verses 31-36) is on witness (“testimony”), one of the key subjects in John’s Gospel. Here is another reason we should heed His witness. We might escape the wrath … Continue reading →

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Jesus, the Witness – 1

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: John 3:31-36 The new birth is one of the key topics in John 3. In addition, in this chapter we see Jesus Christ in three different roles: the Teacher, the Bridegroom, and the Witness. This is a continuation … Continue reading →

Daily Devotional 9/01/2025

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

ONLY A FEW THINGS MATTER Mark 8:36 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? It has been suggested here before that life, for all its apparent complexities, is at … Continue reading →

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