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Online Status: Last On: Jul 16, 2008 - 11:06 PM
Profile Views: 1,326
Member Since: January 29, 2008
Location: St Paul, MN
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/rayfrench
Website: www.ray-french.org
Genre: Southern Rock
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QuickLinks: About - Photos - Blog - Friends - Guestbook



About Ray French
The sole purpose of my existence is to glorify Jesus Christ in this life. To reflect Him is my ultimate challenge... but hey, I'm definitely up for it.

My past is laced with heartache, pain and disappointments. Drug abuse was the driving force behind a life of crime that ultimately landed my butt behind bars. I cried out to God, and he invaded my life while I was serving a 16 year prison sentence in the Texas Department of Corrections in 1976 for armed robbery. In 1980, I paroled out after serving 4 years. I moved to Minnesota, which is where I have lived since early 1981.

Each new day I'm given, I strive to be a God-follower. And although I am Spirit-filled, I still find that the "old man" wants to muscle in and take up residence again. The things I don't want to do, I do. And the very things I desire to do, I don't do. However, I would still much rather live for God, than for the loser I used to live for.

I love to sing, though would never consider myself to be a professional. The style of music I like the most is 70's Southern Rock. Some of that old-school music has been woven into the fabric of what I've written. I don't compare my music with any other artists. Take a listen to my play list below and you will see a pattern, and genre I like. You should see the variety as well. I like variety...

I am married and have three children.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will come back...

Just4Jesus... ray








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Blog
Have you ever wondered why?   4/27/2008 - 6:50 PM
As I pen this, I'm reminded of an old gospel song, recorded by many, yet still packs a powerful, practical message for the Body of Christ today... "One day at a time, Sweet Jesus... that's all I'm asking from you... sing along with me now... follow t... (login or sign up to read more)
7 views - 1 reply - Most Recent Reply: 04/27/08 - 11:38 PM
Back in the Choir Ya'll   2/16/2008 - 4:02 PM
My church has one of the best choirs, biased opinion, of course... ha. I took some time off but will rejoin this month. The Woodland Hills Church Choir ministers the last full weekend of each month. We generally take the summer off, allowing membe... (login or sign up to read more)
20 views - 8 replies - Most Recent Reply: 03/19/08 - 9:45 PM
Are you kidding me? Read on...   2/12/2008 - 1:29 PM
I don't believe for one second that God causes bad things to happen to us. I do know things happen for a reason however. I know too that Jesus said we'd have trials and temptations. That being said, may I share this story with you? Thank you? O... (login or sign up to read more)
13 views - 8 replies - Most Recent Reply: 02/16/08 - 2:55 PM
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Guestbook Comments (128)  
Nidia Ortiz on 7/17/08 - 12:41 PM
Hi Ray,

Thank you for the add,

I love your music and

I hope you enjoy my music as well.

Have a wonderful day!

Greetings from Germany and the Dominican Republic!

God bless!
Hasta la vista

Nidia
Riley on 7/16/08 - 7:40 AM
Hi Ray.

I am glad you like the song. That is awesome! I had gotten some real positive responses with it and now I am looking into having a more professional recording done and I want to enter it or another one into a couple of song writing contests and see what happens.

I have prayed for a bigger audience to hear my songs and I think this is God's answer!

Thanks again. Keep Lookin UP!
Stan
Riley on 6/25/08 - 8:38 AM
Hi Friends. It's been awhile since I have been able to spend much time on SL lately. I miss everyone and thought I would send you a quick update. I would love to hear back from each of you to hear how you are.

God is doing some pretty cool things in my life right now. I keep searching for work, I have been unemployed now for nearly 5 months but He has been providing and giving the family just what we need.

And just this past weekend my pastor asked me to perform one of the songs I have written. He knows I have been writing and doing a few things outside of my commitment to the church but have never really pushed it to sing an original for our congregation. This Sunday I'm going to offer up a song called "Why Am I Here". It's about a guys last "worldly" day before he comes to Christ.

God is GOOD! I feel so blessed!

Let me know how you are doing. I would LOVE to hear from you, pray with and pray for you.

"My soul will be satisfed with the richest foods. With singing lips my mouth will praise you." Psalm 63:5

Keep Livin Out Loud!
Riley
Rozlyn Sorrell on 6/21/08 - 6:01 AM
Ray,

You are forever faithful and a true friend. Anyone else would have thrown me to the curb a long time ago. So sorry for being such a poor communicator and not staying in better touch. Still working on my time management skills.

Bless you always.

Rozlyn
THE INELOQUENT (On Tour) on 6/14/08 - 9:21 PM
Hey brother!

Thanks for the comment! How have you been these days? It was good to hear from you. And thanks for the spelling compliment...:) God bless brother...

Pablo
sherri on 6/11/08 - 6:49 PM
Hi Mr. Ray,
How are you doing? Hope you are wonderful!!!
I am enjoing this great weather, love the sunshine...enjoy the rest of your week.
God Bless
Sherri
Skyler Quinn on 6/08/08 - 9:42 PM
Thank you sooo much for your kind words! :-) I will keep singing. I couldn't stop even if I wanted to. It's a part of me. :) Thank you again it warmed my heart.
JAVEN on 6/05/08 - 4:55 PM
LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR FRIENDSHIP ..
HOI on 6/01/08 - 1:43 AM
Hi Ray, thanks for the nice comment. Hope you have a wonderful SONday! Blessings!
sherri on 5/28/08 - 7:09 PM
Hi Ray, how are you doing? I hope things are great.
Just stopping by to say Hi!!!
God Bless!!!!!
Sherri
Riley on 5/28/08 - 7:17 AM
Hi Ray!

Good to hear from you. Thanks for keeping me in your prayers! SL has taken a bit of a backseat while I look for work and face a few other giants but God is always with me and He is always good!

Have a greeat day and Keep Livin Out Loud!
Theron Woods on 5/26/08 - 3:12 AM
Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate you staying in touch! Have a good one.

Kristy Quinn on 5/17/08 - 1:34 PM
Hi Ray! :-)

Thank you so much for your sweet comments! You hit the nail on the head about my life. I could write a book about all I have encountered. Sounds like you could too. You seem like a wonderful person and I wish you all the best! :-)

Kristy
Danisha ~Dee~ on 5/16/08 - 7:10 PM
Hello
I was wondering if you would like to sponsor me for the black expo pageant. All you have to do is order a magazine from magfundraising.com/IBEpageant. The magazines are 85% off and 40% of the profit goes to help me raise money for the Indianapolis Black Expo Pageant. Thank you for the consideration.
Gospel Comedian Darryl Hutchins on 5/16/08 - 1:39 AM
LOL... thanks Ray. Have you seen all of my youtube clips?