Billy Graham’s youngest sister, Jean Graham Ford, has died at the age of 91 in Charlotte, North Carolina. After a life lived faithfully for Jesus Christ, she is now in the presence of her Lord and Saviour. Jean is survived by her husband of 70 years, Leighton Ford, along with two of their three children—Deborah …
Photo above: A mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, has left the city of 38,000 with unimaginable grief and fear. Chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team will be sharing the light of Jesus Christ in the reeling community. At least 18 people were killed and 13 more injured in a devastating mass shooting Wednesday …
The news of the tragic car crash that killed two children in Wimbledon, London, broke the hearts of many. Last week, a vehicle crashed into a school building where an end-of-term tea party had been taking place which killed two schoolgirls and injured many more. Chaplains from The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) have …
Q: Will we grieve for lost loved ones when we are in Heaven? In God’s glorious presence, all our concerns and griefs will be erased. It’s hard to imagine how we can be happy if our loved ones aren’t in Heaven because of their unbelief, but Scripture assures that “even the memory of them will disappear” (Psalm …
George Verwer, founder of pioneering Christian missions organization Operation Mobilization, died peacefully on Friday, 14 April 2023, at his home near London, England, surrounded by his family. He was 84. “It is with profound sadness that we share that George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilization (OM), passed away,” OMUSA tweeted. “Through our tears, we give …
Charles Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries and long-time pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, US, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 90. Stanley’s role as a faithful defender of the Scriptures was a trait admired by Billy Graham, who backed Stanley’s run for Southern Baptist Convention president. He served two terms, …
On March 2, 2018, Billy Graham’s funeral was held under a white tent outside the Billy Graham Library in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, US. He had passed away peacefully on Feb. 21 at age 99. In that moment, Franklin Graham shared, his father “embarked on a journey he had been looking forward to all …
Sunday morning, Will Graham spoke on the need for evangelism and signs of revival as he led the final session of the Sharing Hope in Jesus’ Name Conference. “The end times, I believe, are right on the horizon,” Graham said. “But we also know at the end of time, there’s going to be a great …
This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. —Psalms 119:50 (ESV) Christmas isn’t a joyful season for everybody. Grief—whether from loss, loneliness or both—crescendos around this time of year for many, and the deep, emotional pain can seem like almost too much to bear. Isaiah 53:4 states, “Surely He has …
A team of crisis-trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is ministering in central London following the news of Prince Philip’s death. On Friday morning (9th April, 2021), Queen Elizabeth II announced the passing of her husband, Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh was 99 years old, and had been married Her …
Anne-Marie* and her husband reached out to a chaplain for help. She’s one of the thousands of people who have been affected by the Australian bushfires that began last September. It’s considered one of the worst bushfire seasons in decades. Crisis-trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) have been in the midst …
The Bible teaches unmistakably that we can triumph over bereavement. The Psalmist said, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Self-pity can bring no enduring comfort. The fact is, it will only add to your misery. And unremitting grief will give you little consolation in itself, for grief begets grief. …