Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. —Philippians 4:8 (ESV) Have you ever stopped to think about your thoughts? “Let’s face it,” Billy Graham wrote. “In …
“She’s a lovely person.” Have you ever used those words to describe someone? Maybe it was a friend who reached out when you were sick, grieving—or just going through a hard time. Or was it a complete stranger whose caring words made you feel special and loved? As we study Philippians 4:8 and strive to …
Whether overwhelmed and distressed by current events or consumed with issues in our personal lives, it doesn’t take much to clutter our minds with worry, negativity and cynicism. That’s why this summer we’re focusing on Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever …
“I once asked a university professor what he thought our greatest need was. He considered it carefully before answering. He said, “I could give you a variety of answers all the way from tax relief to disarmament. I may surprise you, because I’m not a religious man, but I believe that the greatest need that …
“He couldn’t understand why I would suddenly say, ‘I forgive you.’” In 1984 an IRA bomb blew Harvey Thomas through the roof of the Grand Hotel in Brighton. Listen to this timeless message of forgiveness from the man who was Margaret Thatcher’s Press Secretary for her entire time as Prime Minister. He had previously spent …
Just a few weeks ago, we concluded our World Summit in Defence of Persecuted Christians in Washington, D.C. More than 600 Christians from 130 nations gathered together to pray for members of the body of Christ who suffer daily because of their faith and loyalty to the Lord Jesus Christ. Their prayers were earnest and …
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just …” This week, we pause to think about “whatever is just” from Philippians 4:8. Know that first and foremost, God is just. He is impartial. And He judges fairly—even when we can’t see the bigger picture, and the world around us seems to be unravelling. God …
Today the Billy Graham Rapid Response Chaplains conclude their deployment at Grenfell Tower in West London, where at least 79 people died in the tragic blaze. It has been a challenging two weeks for the team. Never previously have the UK chaplains ministered to so many people who have been so closely bereaved. They have …
The blaze at Grenfell Tower has been one of the most challenging UK deployments so far for the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team. Grief for the 79 or more who lost their lives has morphed into anger and at times civil disorder. Yet even as the disaster unfolded, God was working for good and to …
A ‘party girl’ from Northern Ireland helped to lead a friend to Christ soon after finding faith herself. Naomi had been enjoying a wild, heavy-drinking lifestyle, but a frightening experience pulled her up short. She started asking questions and came across our website PeaceWithGod.org.uk As she worked through the Steps to Peace with God she …
A Billy Graham Rapid Response chaplain began praying with local residents on the first day following the tragic fire in the Grenfell Tower in Notting Hill, West London. At least seventeen people died in the blaze and 78 are being treated in hospitals, 18 of them in a critical condition. The number of confirmed fatalities …
She was a banker in London and she had come to the vigil in Potters Field Park, on the South Bank. She had her floral tribute beside her, ready to lay for the seven people brutally murdered by terrorists on Saturday night. She was only just holding it together. The crowds were wrapped against the …