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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Depreciate Not the Cross
What if a man says, "I do not need the blood of Jesus"? What then?Thursday, February 5, 2009
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Get on the Bible Bus
So here we are in February. How are you doing with your Bible reading this year?Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Nervous Before Preaching?
A young man asked me over the weekend if I get nervous before I preach. The answer is yes. Every time.Monday, February 2, 2009
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Get to Know the Character of God
Get to know the Lord. Nothing matters more than this. You might even say that the whole purpose of our earthly journey is for us to get to know what God is like. This is where the ministry begins...Thursday, January 29, 2009
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Preparing for the Ministry--Part 3
Some thoughts on getting out of debt, mentors, detours, and why you shouldn't be a big shot know-it-all.Wednesday, January 28, 2009
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Preparing for the Ministry--Part 2
Seven more suggestions. And the door is wide open for your additional thoughts.Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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Preparing for the Ministry--Part 1
Twice in the last week I have been asked what advice I would give to a young person preparing to go into the ministry. The question is so broad that it defies an easy answer.Monday, January 26, 2009
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Who Ministers to You?
It is a good thing for a leader to be ministered to by many people and to draw strength from many sources. But in the quietness of his soul, it is imperative that a leader should ask himself some...Sunday, January 25, 2009
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We shall not weary, we shall not rest
Today is National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Ponder these two paragraphs by Richard John Neuhaus.Sunday, January 18, 2009
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Why Interfaith Services Don't Work
Yesterday we learned more details about the interfaith National Prayer Service that takes place on Wednesday morning at the National Cathedral in Washington. This particular event marks the end of...Saturday, January 17, 2009
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A "Yes" in Disguise
Pray boldly–and remember that “No” doesn’t always mean “No.” Sometimes “No” is really a “Yes” in disguise.Friday, January 16, 2009
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Pentagon Prayer Breakfast
Last September I spoke at the Pentagon Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. We have just posted the podcast of the message I delivered that morning.Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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Seven Ways to Deal With Doubt
Most Christians struggle with doubt at one time or another. Doubt is not sinful but it can be dangerous. It can also be a spur to enormous spiritual growth. It’s what you do with your doubt that...Monday, January 12, 2009
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Adverbs for the New Year
On my morning walk I started thinking about how we should live in 2009. And I started thinking about adverbs. No kidding. Mrs. Graves would be proud of me.Friday, January 2, 2009
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31 Questions for the New Year
The first day of a new year is a good time to stop, reflect, refocus and consider where we are going.Thursday, January 1, 2009
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Floating No More
Joining a church means joining a group of believers you have come to love. In the deepest and truest sense you join the people, not a building or a name or a denomination.Monday, December 29, 2008
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Hang on to "Yet"
If we truly believe God can intervene to change history, then we ought to use the word “yet” even when describing things that seem hopeless today.Saturday, December 27, 2008
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Top Ten Blog Posts of 2008
Here are the most popular blog entries of 2008. Politics and church life kept the waters stirred up all year long.Friday, December 26, 2008