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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Copyright Good and Bad
Yesterday I received a note from someone who wanted to know my views on those who use my material in their own preaching and writing. Is it “cheating” to use material you find on the Internet?Friday, January 29, 2010
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How Do You Measure Success?
God measures our success in terms of lives changed. He’s evidently not that impressed by the size of our budget or by the stained glass in our sanctuary.Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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'God Told Me'... Really?
R. T. Kendall thinks we use God's name in vain when we too quickly say "God told me" this or that. He's right.Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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Prayer for a Prodigal Husband
A friend wrote with the news that her husband has turned away from the Lord. Here is my prayer for him.Monday, January 18, 2010
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Moving the Elephant
I had breakfast with a friend who told me that working in the church is like “moving the elephant.” He's right, and that's not always a bad thing.Monday, January 11, 2010
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On the Victory Side
We may lose a few battles, but the victory belongs to the Lord. If we are on his side, doing his work, we cannot lose.Friday, January 8, 2010
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Brit Hume Doubles Down
On Sunday Brit Hume made headlines when he said that Tiger Woods needs to convert from Buddhism to Christianity because Buddhism doesn’t offer forgiveness and redemption from sin. It is all to his...Thursday, January 7, 2010
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"God Can Do Anything Now"
How much can God do in 2010? The answer is, no one knows because no one has ever come to the end of God’s infinite ability.Sunday, January 3, 2010
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Safer Than a Known Way
“I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: ‘Give me a light, that I may tread safely into the unknown!’"Friday, January 1, 2010
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Mrs. Sandberg's Advice
At long last we’ve made it to the end of 2009. Probably your year was a lot like mine. Some great victories, some surprising defeats, and a few “no decisions” along the way.Thursday, December 31, 2009
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The Year of Good Riddance
Did you hear about Good Riddance Day? Probably not unless you happen to live in New York City. Last Monday (December 28) was Good Riddance Day in Times Square.Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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25 Reasons to Give Thanks When You Don’t Feel Like It
How do you give thanks when your circumstances stink? I've been thinking about this a lot lately because it seems like more friends have been hit in more ways than any year I can remember.Tuesday, December 29, 2009
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23 New Year's Day Sermons
Since January 3 is the first Sunday of 2010, we have put together a webpage with 23 New Year's Day sermons. Please feel free to use this material in any way that you like.Tuesday, December 29, 2009
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Six Miles from Jesus
Jesus stands at the end of life’s road for all of us. There can be no middle ground. The ultimate question is not how someone else responds but how you respond to Jesus. That’s really the only...Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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"Journey to Bethlehem" Now Online
On Thursday I spent an hour with Nancy Turner on WMBI-FM in Chicago doing a broadcast called Journey to Bethlehem. At Nancy’s request I painted some word pictures of familiar Bible stories. These...Saturday, December 19, 2009
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Christmas IQ Quiz
For the last several years David Langerfeld, Associate Pastor of Harrisburg Baptist Church in Tupelo, has been giving a Christmas IQ Test to his Sunday School class. Try taking it first without...Sunday, December 13, 2009
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When You Are Misunderstood
When others twist your words, do not despair. Speak the truth, explain yourself clearly, and then entrust your future to the Lord.Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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Be a Student, Not a Victim
We choose the way we respond to the things that happen to us. By the grace of God, we can decide to become students, not victims, as we face the trials of life.Monday, December 7, 2009