Tag Archives: Spiritual

The Living Word – In The Beginning

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

John 1:1-4, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, Bible, Choices, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, John, Lord, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, The Living Word, Truth | 5 Comments

Our Weapons!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

This has weighed heavy on me for some time and I have fought with it in myself and at times seemingly by myself for so long but tonight as I lay in bed, (yep an hour ago and no sleep) … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Lord, Love, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Teaching, Truth, Weapons, Weapons of Warfare | 7 Comments

The Giving Season

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

This is pretty much the season of giving all over the world as we commemorate Christ Jesus’ birth. Now I know, as well as you that He didn’t arrive in this world on the 25th of December, and I also … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Agape, Apostle Paul, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Season, Church, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Giving, God's Love, Intercession, Intercessory Prayer, Religion, Romans, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching | 3 Comments

I Must’ve Sinned

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Just so you all know ahead of time, my family had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving Day. Sue and I don’t have to think very hard about things to be thankful for in earnest. The reason I started out by … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Blood of Jesus, Carnal, Choices, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, Communion, Faithfulness, God, Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Job, Matthew, Natural, Romans, Sin, Sinned, Spirit, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Thanksgiving, Word of God | 6 Comments

Giving Thanks

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

For all my brothers and sisters here in the U.S. of A. Thanksgiving Day is upon us. A day when families get together and many of those families share with one another what they are thankful for. It has been … Continue reading →

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How Big Is Your Box?

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

I have always loved science; all science, earth, biology, physiology, the space sciences and astronomy has probably always been my favorite. Since a young boy, I have looked up at the night sky and imagined just what was out there, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 2 Corinthians, 2 Peter, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Creation, Eternal, Eternal Being, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Omniscience, Psalms, Religion, Science, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth | 9 Comments

Solid as a Rock!

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

“If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” Alexander Hamilton — First Us Secretary Of The Treasury Matthew 7:24-27, “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man … Continue reading →

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Are You Living a Life —– style? Part Two

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Part Two Deuteronomy 10:12-13, “And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with … Continue reading →

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Are You Living a Life —– style? Part One

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Part One Sometime ago a good friend, Pastor Audrey, challenged our group at that time, with the truth that we ARE being watched by others! Then later she again challenged us with another truth that we ARE servants, bond-slaves to … Continue reading →

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Marriage – Partners Reflecting

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

More Alike Ezekiel 16:6-8; 2 Corinthians 11:2 Long-married couples often seem to develop into mirror images, having similar movements, habits, and thoughts. This is not an illusion, an ongoing study at the University of Washington reports. The longer people stay … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Marriage

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

You know what the problem with marriage is?? Got your attention, huh??!! It’s that man has forgotten that marriage is a spiritual covenant with GOD, our Creator and Heavenly Father. To put it into ‘religious’ terms, it is a sacrament, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Adam and Eve, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Bride of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Malachi, Marriage, Matthew, Ministry, Prayer, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Type and Shadow | 2 Comments

Where Does Your Light Shine? Part 4

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Part 4 If this part could be called by any other name, it would probably be something on the order of, “Recharging Your Light Source.” By reading the previous 3 parts, you may assume that I am anti-church when in … Continue reading →

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I Wish For You. . .

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Comfort on difficult days, Smiles when sadness intrudes, Rainbows to follow the clouds, Laughter to kiss your lips, Sunsets to warm your heart, Gentle hugs when spirits sag, Friendships to brighten your being, Beauty for your eyes to see, Confidence … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Praise | Tagged Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Poems, Christian Poetry, Christianity, Comfort, Communion, Confidence, Encouragement, God, God's Promises, Guidance, Heavenly Father, Patience, Poetic Praise, Poetry, Praise, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Truth | 3 Comments

Evangelism – Incumbent on Christians

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

While They Cry for Help Esther 8:17; Luke 19:3-4 On September 24, 1983, three sports fishermen motored to an island off the west coast of Florida. Sudden squalls whipped five-foot waves into their boat, drowning the engine. Helpless before the … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Darkness, Encouragement, Esther, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Word, Hope, Intervention, Jesus, Quotes, Rescue, Salvation, Saving, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth | 4 Comments

Where Does Your Light Shine? Part 3

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Part 3 1John 1:5-7, “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and … Continue reading →

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Easter

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Tomorrow, April 5, 2015 is the day we celebrate and commemorate Easter, the day that Christians around the world recognize as the day Christ Jesus was crucified. Many everywhere participate in religious rituals meant to symbolize retracing the steps of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food For Thought | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Easter, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, I Corinthians, Jesus, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Unconditional Love | 3 Comments

Where Does Your Light Shine? Part 2

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Part 2 Back in the early 70’s the Gospel family group known as the Goodmans sang a Ronnie Hinson song called, “The Lighthouse.” It was one of the first songs I ever sang solo in church and it was the … Continue reading →

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With Faith It Is Possible To Please God!

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Reading today in my daily devotions, I came across this passage of Scripture: Because of miracles Jesus performed, “Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited … Continue reading →

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Where Does Your Light Shine? Part 1

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Part 1 Christmas is past for this year, but like so many others, I LOVE the Christmas Season! I love the spirit of giving, the spirit of sharing and what seems to be a truce from the feelings of frustration, … Continue reading →

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Body – It Is Limited

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Positive Potential In Christ Psalm 40:6-8; Romans 12:1 Merriwether Lewis, celebrating his thirty-first birthday, confided in his diary a disappointment in not using his life to a greater advantage. He had spent too many hours indolently wasting time he should have … Continue reading →

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