Tag Archives: Wisdom

There Will Be Weeping – 2

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Revelation 5:4-5 As appropriate as all the types of weeping are, I want to draw your attention to another type of weeping, one that results in longing tears. 1 Samuel 1:7 describes the tears Hannah shed because she … Continue reading →

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There Will Be Weeping – 1

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Revelation 5:4-5 The Apostle John discovered that it is not always appropriate to weep, but King Solomon wrote: [There is] “A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance” … Continue reading →

Basic Bible Doctrine 7/05/2026

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Why Study Doctrine? – 2 If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3). Sound doctrine is necessary for godly behavior, too. I do not doubt that people may live in an outwardly moral, religious manner without … Continue reading →

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Prayer & Praise 7/05/2026

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Philip Doddridge: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers My God, what can I say to you—except that I love you more than words can express? I love you for what you are to all your creatures. In all their forms and … Continue reading →

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Essential Insights on Faith 7/04/2026

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham I know my time on earth will not be over until … Continue reading →

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Anecdotal Story 7/03/2026

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Reaching Out to Reality Scripture References: 2 Chronicles 7:14; Colossians 1:9-14 Kevin Klose went to Moscow in 1977 as bureau chief for the Washington Post. Over the next four years he made friends with many Russians. Back in Chicago, he … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/02/2026

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Romans 8:18-39 You don’t have to be anxious about the future. A God of grace has invaded your life, and he always completes what he starts. It’s natural; we all do it. We all wonder … Continue reading →

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Reflecting With God 7/01/2026

Posted on July 1, 2026 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 6/30/2026

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

WE CAN’T SAY IT ALL John 1:18 No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. I always note with a little chuckle the frustrations … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought 6/28/2026

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat (Revelation 7:16). Cursing the Sun The historian Herodotus tells of a people in Africa in the neighborhood of Mount Atlas whose daily custom … Continue reading →

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Prayer & Praise 6/28/2026

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Philip Doddridge: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers As often as we are tempted to run from serving you, Lord, let us remember the price with which we are bought. How great a price, the thought of which fills us even … Continue reading →

Life In Focus 6/27/2026

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Good Advice for a Novice TIMOTHY was young in age and relatively untested as a trainee under Paul, his mentor. His pastorate in Ephesus was his first solo assignment. So Paul offered him some seasoned wisdom and perspective: Tough times … Continue reading →

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Bible Insights 6/26/2026

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

God’s Teamword I [Paul] planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6-7). Paul planted the seed of the gospel … Continue reading →

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God’s Righteous Judgment – 4

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Jesus Christ – Continued Please review Romans 2:12-16 for background to this section. Conscience is an important part of human nature, but it is not an absolutely trustworthy indicator of what is right. One’s conscience can … Continue reading →

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God’s Righteous Judgment – 3

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Jesus Christ Please review Romans 2:12-16 for background to this section. God’s impartiality in judgment is also seen in the fact that He will deal with people in accordance with the dispensation in which they live. … Continue reading →

God’s Righteous Judgment – 2

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Impartiality Please review Romans 2:5-11 for background to this section. Why are people so ignorant of God’s intention to show goodness? Why do they so blatantly despise it? It is because of their hardness [stubbornness] and … Continue reading →

God’s Righteous Judgment – 1

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Truthfulness Please review Romans 2:1-4 for background to this section. In any generalization such as the preceding blanket indictment of pagan humanity (see Paul’s comments in Romans 1:18-32) exceptions to the rule always exist. Obviously some … Continue reading →

Basic Bible Doctrine 6/21/2026

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3). I guess the first question we should ask is, why should we study doctrine? People often object to any talk about doctrine and the study of doctrine, because … Continue reading →

Prayer & Praise 6/21/2026

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Jeremiah Burroughs – John Owen: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Lord, today you have set before me out of your word a glorious mystery—a righteousness of your Son that I did not know or care about before. I see now … Continue reading →

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Essential Insights on Faith 6/20/2026

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham I’m not a great man. I just have a GREAT MESSAGE. … Continue reading →