“HE TOOK MY PLACE” by Ray Pritchard The current controversy over “The Passion of the Christ” has raised an important point that deserves careful discussion. We know that Jesus died for others. What does that really mean? Perhaps an illustration will help. At the time of the Civil War, there was a band of…
Sermon Series: Ponder This - 20043:26 PM Here’s the latest update from Pastor Caleb Lucien in Pignon, Haiti. Here’s an excerpt: God is still moving in amazing ways in Haiti. He is protecting HIS people, and allowing HIS work to be done. This past week saw our brother Henoc stopped by pro-gov’t supporters, searched and not allowed to go to church on Sunday….
11:06 AM Is it wrong to pray directly to Jesus or to the Holy Spirit? Darin Weil, director of our Power Connection Junior High ministry, has been teaching on the Trinity recently. As part of that study, he offers Ten Reasons for Praying to Each Member of the Trinity. 10:34 AM Click here to listen to my interview with Kevin …
9:50 PM Okay, I’ve got my answer to the question Seth raised below. This just in from Pastor Bob Boerman in Costa Rica:Hey Ray, The guys and I are having a terrific time in Costa Rica. A great Band of Brothers time. Much laughter. Much prayer. Much growing with Christ and each other. It´s Thursday night and the work is don…
10:41 AM You can view the latest photos from the Costa Rica men’s ministry trip here and here. 6:21 AM I can hardly keep my eyes open. Last night after the “Ask Pastor Ray” Q&A with the 20/20 group, I was thinking on the way home how tired I was. When I got home Marlene said that Mark had called. Several days ago I aske…
3:46 PM Just received a note from Amy Baker in preparation for my “Ask the Pastor” time with the 20/20 group tonight. They usually have around 70 people for their meetings. They sit in a huge circle, I’ll sit in one of the chairs and field questions on any topic from the group. Lots of questions on the Bible, doctrinal …
10:15 PM Monday night shout-out to Frank and Laurie Livingston in San Antonio … Hi to Dave and Lynette Hoy on vacation near Destin, Florida … Good luck to my niece Megan and the Bradshaw Bruins as they take on Ramsay in the Alabama Girls 5A Regional Semifinals on Wednesday morning … Hat tip to Caroline …
9:59 PM Mark called this afternoon to talk about the situation in Haiti. Cap-Haitien has fallen to the rebels who are fighting to oust President Aristide. Cap-Haitien, Haiti’s second-largest city, is on the northern coast. I preached there last May at the church founded by Henoc Lucien. (Click here and scroll down to the re…
9:12 PM Who crucified Jesus? The Passion movie has brought this ancient question back into the spotlight. Here’s one answer: I crucified Jesus Christ, My Savior. 5:30 PM Terry Eastland offers an illiminating discussion of President Bush’s faith. 5:26 PM Click here for the first batch of photos from the Men’s Ministry Costa …
8:55 PM Renovation Update: The workers laid tile in the new portico today. Work in that area is nearing completion… . We had a water leak in the roof over the gym—caused in part by all activity on the roof during the air conditioning installation … You can read the latest financial update on the Legacy C…