In High School, after a brutal fight, Ries was given the option to go to jail or join the U.S. Marine Corps, so at the age of 19, Ries headed towards Vietnam in the 1st Marine Division for a special combat role in a highly trained and aggressive Marine battalion. And he equally called out Christians who do not set a good example, noting that the reason the world views Christians as hypocrites is because many are. But one thing that I have learned in 25 years, that its important that we become obedient to the call of God because 25 years of my life has passed me on so fast. 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And, and, and one thing that I never wanted to do, I never wanted to be like my dad where I would become a physical abuser. He has an eighth degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo, teaches Kung Fu, and uses martial arts as a ministry tool. I mean, youve been out on your own, and you know this, toofaith is the key to the ministry. If you can get a bible read the book of John and you will discover Gods heart for you. His name stood for fear, for fighting, and for fury. I just dont know how. He wants your life completely. Raul warmly greets a man in a wheelchair at a CCA pastors conference. I mean, I grew up different, you know. I was real I guess its a whole thing. Get a hunger. Started drinking when he was about nine years old. As a Vietnam Marine veteran, Ries has always had a heart for the military and their families. Well, every time it would come to my problems, I would become so violent and start beating up on everybody, theyd take me away and you know put me away, and I, and they, just couldnt talk. Blessed in the Ministry: Interview by Don McClure with Pastor Raul RiesPart 3. I was an, an athlete, and played baseball, and doing very well in baseball. Please click here to learn how. Not just hearing another Bible study, but that they look and realize that the CCA [Calvary Chapel Association] Leadership Council, our guys, just like Chuck taught us, you know, to live by faith and how he and Kay had to trust God to provide. They just kicked me out. Thats why its so important, young people, and mothers and fathers, that youre totally committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ. And when I came tothe Lord, I said, Lord, You gotta teach me how to read; You gotta teach me how to preach. So, one night, when my father came home totally passed out drunk. When you believe in Jesus, you become a son/daughter of God with authority and rights in His kingdom. may you have joy, peace, long suffering, happiness, and steadfastness to sail straight through the eye of the storm. I played sports. At the church here they are very graceful. Family, friend, or fan this Collaborative Biography is for you to show & tell Raul's life so that he is always remembered. He had a beautiful job with the Bank of Mexico, and But at the same time, the problem with drinking led him to violence. Don McClure: All these things that you have been doing through the years and continue to do, youve done while both of you have gone through a lot of physical trials. We will remember him forever. Why are our families dying? Its been a real hardship for me. He is the author of several books including Fury to Freedom (translated in to six languages), Seven Steps to a Successful Marriage and Raising a Godly Family in an Ungodly World. Please keep me in your prayers, he asked. See Photos. Read More from Raul Ries. "We don't talk about people, we talk about sin because we hate sin," Ries told the audience. Raul was bent on a murderous rampage when he had a dramatic, life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. To others he was a kung-fu expert, but to his family he was a time-bomb ready to explod See production, box office & company info, I'm sure Jesus is embarrassed by this attempt at film-making. In Vietnam, he was a top-notch fighting Marine, yet a danger to his own commanding officer. Death record, obituary, funeral notice and information about the deceased person. Hes struggling, and has been for several years, with a medical issue that effects his speech. And my, my grades were not that good because I didnt st- I didnt really study. Believers today are not experiencing this life-changing power because they are not walking in righteousness. Raul C Ries of Baldwin Park, Los Angeles County, California was born on July 11, 1923, and died at age 71 years old on December 8, 1994. . Featured Offer from Raul Ries. However, many Christians today are not living the life of power and victory that God has called us to. So every time you thought, Its going fine in the Kung Fu studio. I just liked to party and fight, and the whole thing. And they were bombarding me with stuff, man. Failure To Solve Disputes Pt.2. Why so much outrage over the burning of an LGBT Pride flag? You know? Having an aggressive nature, he sought to become a fierce street fighter and this desire lead him to the Kung Fu studio of Grandmaster Jimmy H. Woo, where he became a first generation Master of the art. Lord, not only heal his body but also his mind and soul, so that, he may become the person You always intended him to be. After years of abusing his wife, Ries came home one night to find her bags packed. I dont like you, and uh, I, I said, All I wanna do is I wanna get out of this place.And he says, Well, I dont think thats possible. I said, I said, If you dont make it possible, I said, Im gonna kill you right now. And so, he got a piece of paper, started writing all kinds of stuff down, you know? Ill die doing ministry. Photo by Steve Shambeck. According to that The Hartford Institute's database, approximately 50 churches had attendance ranging from 10,000 to 47,000 in 2010. Copyright 2021, Oneplace.com. Even though I was only 21 years old at that time, uh, its, its amazing how the war had matured me tremendously. When I went to Kendo, it was so different than Kung Fu, you know, youre fighting with swords. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. This is a list of the largest megachurches in the United States with an attendance of more than 10,000 weekly, sometimes also termed a gigachurch. And uh, at the time, I was 18 already. Related Programs Browse All Programs. (Part 2 of 2), Dr. Tim Muehlhoff returns to Focus on the Family to share how God provides us with miracles in our everyday lives. Keep It Simple Talk Show 1M ago Evans, Im sorry for the hardships and difficulties you have had to live through. Martin Luther's Disciple February 3, 2015 at 7:16 pm Sharon Faith Ries is the wife of Pastor Raul Ries of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, CA. Raul: (laughs) It was, it was Chuck Smith, and he was with Kathryn Kuhlman, you know, in one of those [inaudible 00:13:57] with all the hippies. And I knocked on the door, I said, Sharon, open the door. Jeremiah 29:11 is for you: As a matter of fact, it was Easter Sunday, April 15th, 1972, and I already had made up my mind I was gonna kill her. At the game, he was honored for his contributions as a pastor to the greater Los Angeles area and for his military service. The former media director of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa has spoken out on accusations against him by some CCA supporters and how Don McClure does business. And finally, after 11 months of being in Vietnam, and doing all of the things, they finally, they finally caught up with us, and the government, they called us in. Terms & Conditions His brothers were in a band called The Key, and one of them dated Gwen Stefani. Receive a CD of today's broadcast for your donation of any amount! And every time we were almost OK, God would give us a bigger challenge and a bigger building and a bigger thing to do and each time He stretched us. Ale. See Photos. And yet, its because of Jesus Christ. And boy, if youre on the fence about Christianity, I hope you really heard what Pastor Ries was saying there and that youll give your life completely to the Lord Jesus Christ. Each one was a new journey, a new step of faith which required discipline. But just her life living. So we took that moneyand gave it to the bank. (March 2, 2013), Revival at Kentucky college faces hurdles from school leadership, moves worship off-campus, Marvin Winans Perfecting Church sued by Detroit over stalled church project, Bible teacher Jen Wilkin addresses criticism of her views on sending children to public schools, NYC Mayor Eric Adams says it was a mistake to take prayer out of public schools. And uh, again, he, he began to drink, and begin again to abuse my mom. Continue to pray for me and my family, he requested. And then, he gave me this piece of paper, and he says, I want you to go to the captain, and give them to, uh, to your platoon leader. I went to UCLA. It was in the skate and music culture that he found his passion and his identity. However, God intervened through Pastor Chuck Smith. Our number is 800, the letter A, and the word FAMILY. Raul Ries is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries. And when she was gonna leave me, I decided that nobody would ever have her, and I would, I would chase for my kids, and the best way to do that is to execute her and my kids and kill myself as the police would come, Id just shoot it out with the police, that would be the end of everything. Its like Satan had taken possession of my life. John: Mm. In the church we have people who do not want to offend but we sometimes need to offend the world with the Word.". A choice between prison or the military. Youre not going to commit to all the things that you have committed to through your life, and even to the new steps of faith. Pastor Raul Ries, the enormously impactful Calvary Chapel pastor who overcame a violent and abusive background to lead a thriving church in Southern California, released a Facebook video requesting prayer for a serious long-term illness. There were seven of us. I never dreamed that God would do such a thing. Raul on his knees during a 2015 CC Golden Springs Easter service, praying for souls to come to Jesus Christ. Im going through a difficult time in my life now, where a lot of timesI cant read and I cant speak and its frustrating and embarrassing to me, he said. Ill die doing ministry. Raul: a, a Christian. His words drove Raul to his knees, and he prayed the sinners prayer. Return to homepage. And every time, I mean, that I I remember, you know, the opportunities that God gave me. Lord Jesus, in Mark 10:46-52 we are told of the story of blind Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, sitting by the side of the road, and upon hearing of Your approach, he began to call out to You without giving up and in spite of others telling him to be quiet, however, his persistence in being healed gave him the courage and faith trust in You for his healing, for You are the great physician. Focus on the Family's staff of licensed, professional counselors can help you bring healing and restoration to your family with Christian perspectives you can trust. I wanted to My, my goal was to kill and execute my father. Rediscovering Faith in a Culture of Chaos, 8605 Explorer Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1051, Game Plan for Raising Well-Behaved Children (Part 1 of 2), Seeing Gods Grace in a Broken World (Part 2 of 2), Seeing Gods Grace in a Broken World (Part 1 of 2), Balancing Bonding and Boundaries as a Parent. Whatever Your prescription for him is, naturally, if need be hospitalized for a short season, then help him see a blessing in this should it become necessary. You just keep going and keep doing it. Rauls story is riveting, and I invite you to hear it on our broadcast From Prodigal to Pastor. Hear how God intervened in his life, transformed his heart, and set him on a new course filled not with hatred and violence for others, but with love. When I am teaching and I have an episode, one of the pastors will finish the message. I just, by faith, prayed a prayer, and I felt a complete change in my life. So please, support us if you can. He is the author of several books including Fury to Freedom (translated in to six languages), Seven Steps to a Successful Marriage and Raising a Godly Family in an Ungodly World. Don: Yes, without faith, its impossible to please God. As children of God we are grafted into his family (Acts 11:17) and we need to continue to obey God commands . I have been disturbed by so called witches since l was young including my father. Its, uh, like a bow was being pulled back and the arrows were letting go, and they were stabbing me in the heart. For I know the thoughts I have for you, declares the Lord, thoughts and plans for wellbeing and peace and not for evil, to give you a future and Hope [in His desired victorious outcome for healing and freedom in your life.] And it just became a consuming fire in my heart where, I mean, you know, by the grace I am, I mean, just that I didnt, I didnt kill anyone on the streets. Both he and his wife, Sharon, thought their time in ministry was coming to an end, as the flashbacks grew more intense and more frequent. We know Lord that You allow this particular time for this sickness to manifest in his life for a reason, for his good,to further humble and prove him; O Lord, create in Him a true sorrow for all of his past sins with a revived true faith in You, and a sincere resolution of amendments that are yet to be revealed. Surrender and trust your life to Jesus because he created you to have a relationship with him. I couldnt find her. When he got to the television, he struck it with the butt of his rifle and it switched on. So, I came home, and I saw her bags were packed on the side, and I walked into the house, and went to the closet and got my gun and loaded up my gun with 18 rounds. And my wife, whod never preached to me, she would share the Gospel with me by, by sharing, you know, her love with me, but never giving me tracts, or you know, putting tracts in my sandwiches, and I bite down, and, you know, Jesus loves nothing like that, or putting stickers on Never like that. We met at the beginning of your ministry long ago. Raul received two Purple Heart awards in Vietnam. Listen. Jim: And if youre already a Christian, let me remind you that Focus on the Family is here to spread the Good News of the Gospel and encourage you in your marriage and your parenting journey. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! Don: We really want this to be something that challenges people when they read this. Join us as we help those families thrive in Christ! (Part 1 of 2). Popular Christian vocalist Larnelle Harris reflects on his five-decade music career, sharing the valuable life lessons hes learned about putting his family first, allowing God to redeem a troubled past, recognizing those whove sacrificed for his benefit, and faithfully adhering to biblical principles amidst all the opportunities that have come his way. A previous student of Al Rubin, your workout partner. Deliver him from all fretfullness and impatience, and give him an entire resignation of Your Divine will; O Lord, do not allow this sickness to take away his senses, and continually supply his thoughts with Holy interjections. It has to do with getting up and discipling yourself and putting yourself through things because theres something that you want. I was so bitter at him at the age of 10. 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