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Ray Carroll
About Ray Carroll
I am author of the book, "Fallen Pastor: Finding Restoration in a Broken World" from Civitas Press. I also contributed an essay to “The Practice of Love: Real Stories of Living Into the Kingdom of God,” under my pseudonym Arthur Dimmesdale. By trade, I am a certified athletic trainer.
I am keenly interested in the theme of redemption and seeing it play out in the Christian community. I'm also intrigued how tragedy affects Christians and how we view it in relationship with the cross. My theology is somewhere between Asahel Nettleton and Bruce Ware.
I'm originally from Arkansas but currently reside in Western Kentucky. I am a husband to my beautiful wife Allison, and a father to three.
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08 May 2013
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11 Apr 2013
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10 Apr 2013E. L. James “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy has sold millions upon millions of books. Her success has been accredited to all sorts of things. She has critics as well as fans, an upcoming movie and just announced a book on writing tips. I was browsing Amazon recently and came...Archived in Featured Interviews
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01 Mar 2013I enjoy living in rural Kentucky most of the time. Good people who are willing to jump at the chance to take care of you when you have a problem. People who care about one another. They smile and say “hello” at you, even if they don’t know you. They...Archived in World
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25 Jan 2013While I was writing my book about fallen pastors, I ran into a few pastors who had found a way to restore their ministry. I was dumbfounded. They had, amazingly enough, found a way back into the pastorate. I’m about to share some feelings I’ve never shared before. Thanks to...Archived in Featured Social Justice
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23 Jan 2013It was just four months after I had committed adultery and fallen from my pastorate. I was showing signs of “true repentance,” some thought. I was reaching out for help. What I was really doing was trying not to lose my mind. I didn’t have a friend in the world....Archived in Featured Social Justice
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18 Dec 2012
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28 Nov 2012Once again, Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving special outdrew other major programs including the X-Factor and Survivor. Why is that? The X-Factor is a great show. I’ve actually watched it. It’s a reality show where people compete with great talent to get to get noticed. Survivor? A long running show where people...Archived in Television
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11 Oct 2012I’ve never liked reality television. I remember watching the movie, “The Truman Show.” I got a kick out of it. But I remember thinking, “What if someone did that?” Well, someone did. I’m too lazy to look back and see where reality television started, but I remember when Survivor came...Archived in Featured Television
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24 Sep 2012
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Great stuff! Why am I only now reading this? I think a strong stand is very appropriate, especially since most denominations have taken such a weak approach to the issue. When it gets down to it, protecting our children is not just a spiritual issue, its a legal issue as well. The church has been weak on this and some denominations are just now seeing this. You are welcome to guest blog at my site anytime, Daisy!Let’s Have a Talk… Will Somebody Hold My Sword for a Second?
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David, I was going for a little tongue in cheek. Yeah, he wrapped his truth in a brick and tossed it. But like I said, his biblical viewpoint matches mine pre-fall. I still believe my viewpoint now is biblical, just that I step back a little to see the trees.Putting The Fallen Pastor In His Place
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David, You have seen the crux of the issue I think. I agree with you friend. But don't be too hard on our friend Andrew. He has a lot of energy and love for God. Reminds me of me back in the day. Great insights by everyone. Everyone is welcome to their opinion.Putting The Fallen Pastor In His Place
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Andrew, Thank you for stopping by. I always appreciate a reasoned response. You raise good points. Take care and God bless. RayPutting The Fallen Pastor In His Place
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Hey Steve, Thanks for the comment. That's a great point about ego. I suppose there comes a point too where someone just invests so much that they can't give it up or it is hard to alter their world view. For that matter, I guess that's true of most of us. Good to hear from a fellow Arkansan.Oh, Obama! Microchips! Gun Control! Is The End Near?
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