The comments that Ralph Northam, governor of Virginia, offered up this week on abortion were thoughts that hit far too close to home for me. At birth, I was deemed not viable by my doctor, but here I am 34 years later having a national speaking and preaching career while having the blessing to care… Continue reading Valuable Means More Than Viable
Author: Daniel Ritchie
Random Facts You Might Not Know About Me
I thought it would be fun to take a slight pause from my typical theology posts and give you a chance to know a little more about me. Here are some random facts that you may not know about who I am and what I've done over the years: Everyone thinks I'm good at soccer,… Continue reading Random Facts You Might Not Know About Me
The Scriptures Speak of the Savior
Some may say that the Old Testament is an antiquated book that contains cute little Sunday School stories. Others will shove away the thought of a God who judges but also saves a remnant. While some may discard and overlook the Old Testament, Jesus testifies that all Scriptures testify of Him. Every chapter. Every book. The… Continue reading The Scriptures Speak of the Savior
You’re Not A Mistake
You're not a mistake. You're not a freak. You're not a hopeless cause. You're beautiful. You're talented. Your life is full of purpose today because God has made you with purpose - to display Him. Every day is a gift. Use it to display Him in all the world.
A Year of Grace
When 2018 started for us, we honestly had no idea what God had in store for us. As we launched into January, we knew that God was calling me to step away from typical church ministry and into more of a para-church role as a speaker and evangelist. Yet, that calling came with few guarantees… Continue reading A Year of Grace
“Different” Isn’t A Bad Thing
“Weirdo.” “Gross.” “Freak.” Those are words I’ve had spoken to me over the past few years at restaurants. All of them, directed at me, not because I was doing anything offensive, mind you. No, I was being shamed because I was eating. The issue is … that I don’t eat like everyone else. I eat… Continue reading “Different” Isn’t A Bad Thing
5 Ways To Pray For Your Kids
God has a masterful way of molding me through the landmark moments in my life and showing me His character that is revealed in Scripture. When I submitted to Christ, I saw the love of God in a depth that I had never fully understood. When God called me into ministry, I saw the strength… Continue reading 5 Ways To Pray For Your Kids
Free Advent Study
As we are already full on in the charge into December, it is vital for all of us to keep our focus on the meaning of Christmas amidst all the busyness. While remembering the “reason for the season” is something that has become little more than a trite phrase in the American church, it is a… Continue reading Free Advent Study
5 Ways To Be The Encourager God Wants You To Be
But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. ~ Hebrews 3:13 We see in Hebrews a clear mandate in Scripture for the church to come around one another and find ways to push one another in the right direction. But… Continue reading 5 Ways To Be The Encourager God Wants You To Be
