Tag Archives: Strength

I John 1:9-10

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Confession is an ACTION of acknowledgement, not just in our thoughts but also with our … Continue reading →

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I John 1:5-6

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 1:5, “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.” THIS IS THE MESSAGE! See with what great importance I am … Continue reading →

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The Cure

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

Romans 16:17, “Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.” Colossians 2:8, “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition … Continue reading →

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When You Pray, Pray This Way – Part III

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

Matthew 11:15, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Let’s continue on from Part II to look at the SPIRIT of “The Lord’s Prayer”: And Forgive us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors —– In other words, … Continue reading →

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Study To Show Yourself Approved

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (KJV) 2 Timothy 2:15, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does … Continue reading →

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Run, Run The Race

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

1 Corinthians 9:24-25, “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate … Continue reading →

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Show Us A Sign

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

Matthew 12:38-42, “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” But He answered and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will … Continue reading →

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Doppelgänger

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

*Doppelgänger In fiction and folklore, a doppelgänger is a look-alike or double of a living person, sometimes portrayed as a paranormal phenomenon, and in some traditions as a harbinger of bad luck. In other traditions and stories, they recognize your … Continue reading →

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The Word of God, Eternal Life & The Eye of the Needle

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Hebrews 4:12-13, “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents … Continue reading →

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Just the Right Amount of Sting

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

1 Timothy 2:(1), “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, (2) for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life … Continue reading →

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Whence Comes Division?

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Mark 3:24-25, “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” Mark 3:31-35, “Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to … Continue reading →

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Law + Grace = Mercy

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

There has been such a misunderstanding about what grace is and it is due to such a lack of teaching or an over-simplification of teaching. Grace itself is or should not be hard to understand, but it has been used … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw Puzzle Unity – Redux

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Redux? Why did I choose that word? I don’t know, it just seemed fitting at the time. First, this is a message that I posted on another site some time ago and yet felt in the light of recent instances … Continue reading →

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Kill the Patient! Destroy the Disease?

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

I posted an article on my personal Facebook timeline the other day in the wake of the Orlando shooting AND because of so-called “Christian Pastors” that spoke out and applauded the shooter for doing God’s work! Yes, you read that … Continue reading →

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The Power of Three Little Words

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Food For Thought | Tagged 3 Words, Choices, Communication, Communion, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Food For Thought, God's Love, Grace, Hope, Inspiration, Joy, Love, Ministry, Relationship, Service, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Truth | 8 Comments

Soldiering in the Spirit Part II

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

I first have to apologize for the length of this and yet, I felt the importance of this last part should not be broken up. I truly do feel that this is from the Holy Spirit and He wants us … Continue reading →

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Soldiering in the Spirit Part I

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Those of you who know or have known me for a while know that I love the Epistle of 1 John and most especially chapter four. My whole ministry for the most part, ever since I was much younger has … Continue reading →

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The Church – My Church; Part III

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

John 14:10-27, “Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does … Continue reading →

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The Church – My Church; Part II

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

After hearing the voice of the Lord speak the words of the Apostle Paul, all I can remember is my eyes closing for a second (or my mind going blank!) then realizing that I was back in the same starting … Continue reading →

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Communion

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

John 14:9-11, “Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? “Do … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communication, Communion, Deuteronomy, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, John, Leviticus, Lord, Love, Luke, Matthew, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | 1 Comment