Dr. Ray Pritchard
Dr. Ray Pritchard is the president of Keep Believing Ministries, in Internet-based ministry serving Christians in 225 countries. He is the author of 31 books, including Stealth Attack, Fire and Rain, Credo, The ABCs of Christmas, The Healing Power of Forgiveness, An Anchor for the Soul and Why Did This Happen to Me? Ray and Marlene, his wife of 47 years, have three sons-Josh, Mark and Nick, three daughters-in-law--Leah, Vanessa, and Sarah, and ten grandchildren. His hobbies include biking, surfing the Internet, and anything related to the Civil War.
Author, Speaker, President of Keep Believing Ministries
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On the Road to Birmingham
This morning we are packing for the start of another long trip. The next three weeks that will find us in more or less perpetual motion. That’s why Marlene is out this morning doing some...Wednesday, May 23, 2007
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A Pastor's Prayer of Forgiveness
This afternoon I did a one-hour radio interview with Kerby Anderson and Carmen Pate on a program called Point of View. Near the end we took a call from a man who said that he struggles with...Monday, May 21, 2007
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What is a Christian?
Last Sunday I preached at Calvary Baptist Church in Tupelo on "What is a Christian?" As I began to investigate the question, I found it fascinating from every angle–historical, cultural and...Sunday, May 20, 2007
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At Home in Tupelo
The big news is that we bought a home in Tupelo this week. Marlene and I are both amazed at how God brought all the pieces together.Saturday, May 19, 2007
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Jerry Falwell's Legacy
Jerry Falwell died today at the age of 73. I think he will be chiefly remembered for two enormous accomplishments.Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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Cleaning House or Redecorating?
Recently I met someone who is a bit discouraged because his church has gone through several staff changes. Pastors who had been in that church for years have announced that they will soon be moving...Monday, May 14, 2007
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God's Multicultural Church
We have just posted a new sermon on the Keep Believing website called God’s Multicultural Church. Here’s an excerpt:Sunday, May 13, 2007
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Notes at the End of the Week
A few reflections at the end of a busy week, including a radio question about Satan and the astronauts, two bassets on the couch, a digression about Miami, and plans to buy a home in Tupelo, which...Saturday, May 12, 2007
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Another Way to Spot a Healthy Church--Quickly
A few weeks ago I wrote an article called How to Spot a Healthy Church–Quickly. To my surprise, it has drawn the most comments of anything I’ve ever written on the weblog. In the earlier article I...Thursday, May 10, 2007
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Interview Marathon
Today I’m doing 10 interviews relating to Stealth Attack, my new book on spiritual warfare. I will be at Moody Bible Institute for most of the day doing the interviews. Here is the schedule so far...Monday, May 7, 2007
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Grumblers Anonymous
We have just posted a new sermon on the Keep Believing website called Grumblers Anonymous. I preached this sermon at the Spring Bible Conference at New Brunswick Bible Institute, April 26-29,...Sunday, May 6, 2007
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Should Christian Leaders Receive Public Immunity?
Last week I wrote an entry called Bill O’Reilly Doesn’t Quite Get It. My post drew quite a bit of comment and even stirred up a bit of debate about the existence of God. But the most fascinating...Friday, May 4, 2007
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Why We Should Pray and Never Give Up
An email arrived asking about repeating the same prayers over and over again. Is that a lack of faith in God? Here is my answer.Wednesday, May 2, 2007
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Lee Roberson Now With the Lord
Lee Roberson died yesterday morning at the age of 97. It is a mark of the passing years that most of my readers will not recognize his name.Monday, April 30, 2007
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Amazing NBBI
I am writing this note from the Lehman Strauss cabin perched high on a hillside on the campus of New Brunswick Bible Institute, affectionately called NBBI by students and faculty. On our way here...Saturday, April 28, 2007
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Saint Evel
Evel Knievel has become a Christian. That’s right. And when he gave his testimony on the “Hour of Power” broadcast, 400-500 people spontaneously came forward to be baptized. Time will tell if his...Friday, April 27, 2007
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Bill O'Reilly Doesn't Quite Get It
Last night Bill O’Reilly interviewed atheist Richard Dawkins, author of the current bestseller The God Delusion. Here is the video of the interview. It wasn’t a particularly illuminating debate,...Wednesday, April 25, 2007
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Create in Me a Clean Heart
We have just posted a new sermon called Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Serious Call to Sexual Purity. Here’s an excerpt:Wednesday, April 25, 2007