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Spiritual Nuggets 4/26/2023

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

While You Are Waiting Jesus’ instructions to His disciples about His return have inspired many to incorrectly predict His second coming. But if we read His parables, we find that they’re not so focused on the future. Jesus prepares His … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/25/2023

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

The Million Dollar Question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” This is an ancient question, though often asked as if it’s new. The Preacher in Ecclesiastes says, “There is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/24/2023

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Giving Up Control We are born bent on our own ambitions. It’s in our nature to control and compete. And pride—often the source of this behavior—keenly notices the pride of others. Often, we want to point out the failing of … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/21/2023

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Cheer Up, Preacher Things are getting serious for the writer of Ecclesiastes (“the Preacher”), and sometimes confusing for us, as we follow him through the labyrinth of his discourse on the meaning of life. Death is better than birth, mourning … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/20/2023

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Save Us! “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” (Matthew 21:9). Idiomatically, this means: “Save [me], I pray, the Son of David. Blessed is … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/19/2023

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Understand How They Felt “Allow the children, and do not forbid them to come to me, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14). This is the type of Jesus I want to know. It’s easy for me … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/18/2023

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Unexpected Rivalries When in survival mode, you have to compete against anything that could hinder your survival. Strong competitors, like professional athletes, often can’t explain their almost inhuman acts under pressure; adrenaline takes over. The same thing that the ancients … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/17/2023

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Avoiding the Unavoidable It’s common to put people in our lives on hold, even if we love them, until something forces us to pay attention. Forgetting those who are closest to us is a frightening thought. Peter, Jesus’ disciple, likely … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/14/2023

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Fear God In Ecclesiastes 5, the author stops to consider God’s place in the heavens and our place on earth. He acknowledges that there is a great gulf of understanding between who God is and who we think He is. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/13/2023

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like . . . Few in the world have sold everything to pursue an idea. Yet Jesus claims those who discover the kingdom of heaven are willing to do so. “The kingdom of heaven is … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/12/2023

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

What Kind of Hearer Are You? While parables were often told to make truth tangible, in Matthew 13, we find that this wasn’t always the case. When His disciples question why He speaks in parables, Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah: … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/11/2023

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Noteworthy Stories When God’s promises are lavished on Abram in Genesis, we can’t help but feel a bit surprised. It seems undeserved—mainly because we know nothing about Abram. We haven’t had a chance to weigh his wisdom or foolishness, something … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/10/2023

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Judging the Time and Seasons We often have difficulty judging the events in our lives and then responding appropriately. Although God has placed eternity “in our hearts,” we don’t know the reason or the outcome of our life’s events (Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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