Posted by Ray Pritchard on 6.9.06 in Uncategorized
Jim Hoagland, a writer for the Washington Post, recently interviewed Yu Jie, a Chinese writer who says that Christianity will play a decisive role in bringing democracy to China. Along with several house church leaders, Yu Lie met with President Bush at the White House in early May. Here is the heart of Jim Hoagland’s …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 6.8.06 in Uncategorized
I met a woman recently who told me that she prayed for fifty years for her brother to be saved. For most of that time, he showed little interest in spiritual things. But through an amazing series of events, he saw his need of Christ and embraced him as his Savior. For the last six years, he grew in his love for the Lord and …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 6.7.06 in Uncategorized
I taught three sessions at the GPA today. In the first hour, we covered the importance of the Apostles’ Creed and the fact that Christianity is a doctrinal faith. G. A. Studdert Kennedy put the matter in perspective: All men act upon their real creed. It may not be the creed that they profess, because they may be liar …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 6.6.06 in Uncategorized
I am writing this note from one of the guest rooms at Dallas Theological Seminary. Just before we landed at DFW Airport, the pilot announced that the temperature was 96 degrees. I think he understated it because it felt like a blast furnace when I stepped outside. I had forgotten how hot Texas gets in the summer, and I know …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 6.5.06 in Uncategorized
Here are a few more pictures Peter Faulkner took as he drifted in a canoe on the lake:Mist on the LakeA Closer View of the CabinA View from the Porch at the Conference CenterA Peaceful Monday Morning
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 6.4.06 in Uncategorized
Here are a few pictures Peter Faulkner took of the KBM board retreat at the cabin in the woods north of Tupelo, Mississippi:Seated (L-R): Ray Pritchard, Phyllis Raad, Judy Faulkner; Standing (L-R) Dave Hoy, Marlene Pritchard, MaryAnn Spiegel, Cliff Raad, Peter FaulknerFive board members plus DudleyNot everyone is singingA …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 6.2.06 in Uncategorized
A few years ago, when we needed some encouragement, the Lord put this thought into my wife’s heart: “God is a better parent than we are.” No matter how much we love our children, he loves them even more. No matter how much we want the best for them, he wants it even more than we do, and he truly knows what it is best. …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 6.2.06 in Uncategorized
We have just posted the latest sermon in the “Understanding God’s Plan” series: How Shall They Hear? (Romans 10:14-21)
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 6.1.06 in Uncategorized
Last month I announced the formation of Keep Believing Ministries. In that entry I mentioned that we had just opened a PO Box and a bank account and could now take donations. That simple announcement has turned into a bit of an unexpected adventure . . .Two weeks ago we opened our bank account and PO Box in Elmhurst, IL.
I …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 6.1.06 in Uncategorized
Useful things I’ve found while rummaging through the Internet . . .Bill Hull points out four ways we do the right thing in the wrong way.Mark Dever explains the relationship between biblical authority and the complementarian view of gender roles. Big Orange Truck has a lot on his mind these days. He has some excellent …
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