Tag Archives: Spirituality

Peace – A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Gift: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the … Continue reading →

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Christ – Came, Knowing His Fate

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Leviticus 5:18, “He is then to bring to the priest a ram without defect from the flock, according to your valuation, for a guilt offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his error in which he sinned … Continue reading →

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Joy – A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Gift: “And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Gift

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

This was another Christmas article I wrote for the Globe, Arizona newspaper, the “Silver Belt” in the late 1990’s for their Church Directory. As with the previous one, I submit it here as it was written then with just a … Continue reading →

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Hope – A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Gift: “But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which … Continue reading →

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The Legend of the Candy Cane

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

According to the legend of the candy cane, this candy was first created back in the 18th century. At that time, in certain areas of Europe, there was said to be a ban on public displays of Christianity. Christians were … Continue reading →

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Pray When It’s Hard To Pray

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Most Gracious Heavenly Father, Encircle my mind. I have so many worries, doubts, fears and regrets to sift through. Please bring stillness and calm, remind me that you hold all these things for me and took them to the cross … Continue reading →

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Alpha and Omega – Beginning and End

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

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Let Satan Roar!

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

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O Death, Where Is Your Sting?

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Dedicated to my Wife’s younger Brother, Kevin Torres who answered the call of eternity December 4th, 2019. “He will swallow up death forever, And the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces; The rebuke of His people He … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Originally posted on Life Project Blog:
This is something that I wrote some years ago, but it still applies today… Father, I thank you for all of the ways in which you have blessed me and my family. Our blessings…

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No Other Gods!

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged 'Nuff Said!, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christianity, Encouragement, Exodus, Faithfulness, God, Holy Scripture, Lord, Lots of Religions, One God, Religion, Scripture, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | 3 Comments

Are You Called To Be An Intercessor?

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Originally posted on Esther's Petition:
Several weeks ago I asked our Intercessory Prayer Sunday School class, How many of you feel called to be an Intercessor? Some raised their hands, some didn’t. One member said, I don’t have that…

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Beauty Beyond Imagine – Part II

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And … Continue reading →

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Wait Joyfully!

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

This was posted on Facebook from the I Love Psalms Webpage. Please visit their webpage at the link at the end of this article. My Dear Daddy, Lately, I have been so distracted and worried, about things that are out … Continue reading →

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I John 3:23-24

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 3:23-24, “And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment. Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He … Continue reading →

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Beauty Beyond Imagine – Part I

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, … Continue reading →

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Knowledge – Insufficiency

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Deuteronomy 29:29, “The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.” Matthew 16:16, 22-23, “Simon Peter answered, “You … Continue reading →

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The Lion and The Lamb

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Thanks to Evangelist Steven Ray Ferguson for posting this on Facebook. Visit him at: https://www.facebook.com/revivalfiresministries

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Sometimes It Takes A Mountain 🏔 🌊

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The words in this song soothe my spirit EVERY single time I hear it. There is a short testimony close to the end of this version that feels like the balm of Gilead being applied to that troubled heart. We…

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