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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How to Leave a Church
An email came from someone asking for advice on how to leave a church. The question was not, “Should we leave?” but rather, “How should we leave?” How would you answer that question?Thursday, November 13, 2008
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Thanksgiving Sermons
Here are fifteen sermons appropriate for Thanksgiving. You are welcome to use this material in any way that might be helpful to you as you prepare sermons and Bible studies or simply to increase...Sunday, November 9, 2008
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Sarah Palin is Right
No, this isn't about politics. It's about the unbelievable torrent of anonymous criticism unleashed upon Sarah Palin by certain unnamed sources within the McCain campaign since the election on...Saturday, November 8, 2008
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Despair is Not an Option
Despair is not an option. These are fantastic, exciting, amazing days to be alive. We should continue to do good and remain optimistic.Thursday, November 6, 2008
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Something Good Happened Last Night
It can’t be denied that something good happened last night. Those of us who supported John McCain would be wrong to deny it, and we would, quite simply, be denying reality.Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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If You Believe in the Sovereignty of God, You Must Vote
Of all the things that have bothered me during these past few weeks, perhaps the biggest one is this. Time and again I have heard Christians say, “God is sovereign” as an excuse not to vote and...Monday, November 3, 2008
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All Saints Day
This is All Saints Day, one of the finest, most joyful days of the Christian year. It’s the day when we remember and give thanks for all true believers around the world, especially those who have...Saturday, November 1, 2008
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Reformation Day 2008
On this Reformation Day 2008 we pause to give thanks to God for Martin Luther who nailed his 95 Theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg 491 years ago today.Friday, October 31, 2008
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One Man's Vote
Dante said, “The hottest places in Hell are reserved for those who in times of great moral crisis maintain their neutrality.” You’ll have to make up your mind how to vote next Tuesday. I’m writing...Thursday, October 30, 2008
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Two Questions from 1 Timothy 5
Here are two questions from 1 Timothy 5, one dealing with how a younger man confronts an older man who is in sin and one dealing with why a Christian who neglects to care for his family is worse...Wednesday, October 29, 2008
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What Does It Mean to be Filled with the Holy Spirit?
We have just posted a new sermon called What Does It Mean to be Filled with the Spirit? I have added a new section pointing out that each local church is to be filled with the Holy Spirit.Sunday, October 26, 2008
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Check Out the New Podcast
Several weeks ago Marlene and I traveled to Cannon Beach Conference Center in Oregon for a midweek conference. The final session was devoted to questions submitted by conference attenders. We have...Thursday, October 23, 2008
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The Final Gift
A few days ago a man who happens to live in another country wrote me with the sad news that his sister-is-law is dying of cancer. What should he say? How can he help her?Thursday, October 23, 2008
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A Dollar a Day
The question for this Wednesday is not, what great sacrifice will I make for the Lord? The greater question is, will we give the Lord "a dollar a day" if that is what he asks of us?Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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Obama's Abortion Extremism
Professor Robert P. George of Princeton University has analyzed Barack Obama's abortion extremism.Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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Time to Pray for "the Other Guy"
With feelings running high during this presidential election season, what contribution can we make during the closing days of a campaign marked by increasing animosity? Here is one modest...Saturday, October 18, 2008
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Three Years Ago--Then and Now
A few personal reflections on the three-year anniversary of leaving Oak Park and moving to Tupelo, Mississippi.Friday, October 17, 2008
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The Real Hero of the Bible
Check out Genesis 16. There is nothing but trouble in this chapter of the Bible. No one looks good except the Lord.Thursday, October 16, 2008