Faces Around the Cross: Lenten Devotional Guide

by Ray Pritchard

A beloved spiritual asks, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” No, we weren’t there, but we have the next best thing. We have the stories of those who were there when Jesus entered Jerusalem for the final time. We know who they were, what they said, what they did, and in many cases, we know why they did it. Ray Pritchard leads us on the journey that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. Along the way, he introduces us to the many faces around the cross. Expand your faith and increase your joy by joining us on this Lenten journey.

129 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 10, 2017

About the author

Dr. Ray Pritchard serves as president of Keep Believing Ministries. He has ministered extensively overseas in China, Bolivia, Columbia, Paraguay, Belize, Haiti, Nigeria, Switzerland, Russia, India and Nepal. He serves as a regular co-host on "Today's Issues" on the American Family Network. He has written 27 books, including Stealth Attack, Fire and Rain, The Healing Power of Forgiveness, An Anchor for the Soul, The Incredible Journey of Faith, The ABCs of Wisdom, Leadership Lessons of Jesus (with Bob Briner), Why Did This Happen to Me?, and Credo: Believing in Something to Die For. For 26 years he pastored churches in Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago. He is a graduate of Tennessee Temple University (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.) and Talbot School of Theology (D.Min.). He has been married to Marlene for 39 years. Their three sons (Josh, Mark and Nick) have spent time in recent years teaching English in China. Josh and Leah were married in July 2006. They have one son (Knox) and a daughter on the way. Mark and Vanessa were married in July 2007. They have two children (Eli and Penelope). His hobbies include biking, surfing the Internet, and anything related to the Civil War.

Reviews

[Sarah Tummey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was ok, but didn’t really do what the title suggests. I thought it would focus on a different person throughout Lent, and it did for about the first week, but then the author seemed to forget his theme and be more interested in retelling events. This is the second Ray Pritchard book I’ve read and I haven’t been greatly impacted by either of them.

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was just ok to me.. Perhaps it was just my expectations before before beginning the book, and the book not really being what I expected. Perhaps it was the 'daily devotional' type formatting, which I've discovered I do not like. Perhaps it was the few parts I vehemently disagreed with. I just know that it took forever (for me) to read the book (I didn't pay attention to the daily part and just kept plowing through), and by the end - I no longer cared who or what was being discussed.

That's not to say the book was bad. It wasn't. It just wasn't a good fit for me.

[Vickie Booth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always enjoy Pastor Ray Prichard's devotional guides.

[Heather G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

Another great devotional! I love how it used some of the lesser known people who were with or encountered Jesus before he was crucified to remind us that everyone is impacted by Jesus!

[Ethel Agbe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faces around the cross

This devotional is convicting.It was definitely inspired by the Holy Spirit.Awesome read.Thank you Say Ray Pritchard.Just the devotion every needs to read this Lenten.