Faith Focus - The Blue Church

Pastor Rob Ladonne,

“God is the author of life so it is no surprise that much of life prompts us to think about Him. In the writings below you will find references to every day experiences that have brought my faith into focus. I hope these writings encourage

you to have a deeper faith in God.”

Keep It Simple

Posted on Feb 9, 2020 in Faith Focus |

Merciless.

Aggressive.

Punishing.

Unforgiving.

Dominating.

Who am I describing?

The Criminal Code For Sin

Posted on Feb 2, 2020 in Faith Focus |

Robbery = Greed

Rape = Lust

Assault = Anger

Murder = Rage

Drug Use = Idolatry

Swearing on the Bible

Posted on Jan 25, 2020 in Faith Focus |

“Please place your hand on the Bible. Do you swear that you will tell the truth, and nothing but the truth …”

Recently I was listening to these words being said to a U.S. Senator. I thought to myself, “In this age, when any reference to God / religion is being lobbied and legislated against, I’m surprised such a practice is still in the courts”. So, I did a little research to see where this practice came from.

I Desire Mercy

Posted on Jan 19, 2020 in Faith Focus |

Harvey at home:

Hey Honey, I would like us to increase our monthly giving to the church.

I don’t know Harvey. We would really have to sacrifice to do it.

I know, but it is worth the sacrifice. It is God’s work.

How To Know If You Are Doing God’s Will

Posted on Jan 12, 2020 in Faith Focus |

I believe that my working in a prison is God’s will. I believe it has been His will for me for over two decades.

Yet, I am not one-hundred percent sure.

The interesting thing is that we can do something for decades and figure that it is God’s will for our lives, but still wonder if it is.

So, how do we know with one-hundred percent certainty that what we are doing each day is God’s will for our life?

“I Am No More Righteous Than The Day I Was Saved”

Posted on Jan 5, 2020 in Faith Focus |

Over thirty years have passed since God saved me from eternal condemnation. Over three decades, and yet I am no more righteous today than I was then.

“But Rob, don’t you sin less now?” Yes, I do.

“But Rob, hasn’t the Holy Spirit radically changed your life?” Yes, He has.

“But Rob, hasn’t your relationship with God grown much deeper?” Yes. Much deeper.

“Do What You Can”

Posted on Dec 22, 2019 in Faith Focus |

Those of you who know me know that every week I hope get a blog out to you. Why? Because I want to encourage people in their faith. I want them to grow in Christ. I want them to put their trust in Him.

This is a Test, and Only a Test, But Boy is It Important

Posted on Dec 16, 2019 in Faith Focus |

“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, ²and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ ³you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams. For the Lord your God is testing you, to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. ^{4: –}Deuteronomy 13:1-4