Franklin Graham Thank You Message. As we reflect on this year at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, we thank God for His faithfulness and for every partner, volunteer, and staff member who has helped share the hope of the Gospel around the world. Your obedience and commitment have made an eternal impact, and we …
Billy Graham’s final Advent meditates on the Jesus Christ’s virgin-birth and His redeeming sacrifice. Week Five: Beginning December 25 The word Christmas begins with Christ: the virgin-born Christ child, our Saviour. The babe of Bethlehem was not merely a remarkable child but the Son of God. In His infinite grace, He was conceived by the Holy …
Are you in the middle of your darkest hour? Billy Graham’s fourth Advent meditation focuses on the light of Christ. Week 4: Starting December 21 For this week heading into Christmas, read Luke 2:11, 13–14. The greatest sermon ever preached was delivered by angels on this historic night. It has always been interesting to me …
The love of God extends to all, and He desires everyone to experience the peace only He can give. Billy Graham shares more in this short devotion. Week 3: Starting December 14 Read Luke 2:8–10—On that first Christmas night, the angels appeared to shepherds on a hill near Bethlehem. Alfred Edersheim, the great 19th-century Jewish-Christian …
Technology looks vastly different today than it did in 1998, but the questions Billy Graham asked and answered during his TED Talk that year are still relevant for us as Christ followers. On today’s episode of her Fearless podcast, Cissie Graham Lynch shares her grandfather’s words from California 27 years ago. Where does evil come from? Why …
As you prepare for Christmas, are you pursuing God’s call on your life? Billy Graham’s second Advent devotion focuses on how we can follow the lead of Mary and Joseph in responding to God. Week 2: Starting December 6 Read Matthew 1:19–21—We’re given just a little glimpse of Mary and Joseph before Jesus was born. …
Bible Reading: Habakkuk 2:1, NKJV I slowly inched my motorcycle down the mountain road, staring into a dense blanket of fog unlike any I had ever seen. I was in the middle of holding evangelistic meetings in multiple communities in Montana when a few of us decided to take a quick road trip to Glacier National …
To sign the words motivated, excited, or fired up in American Sign Language (ASL), you can rub your hands together in front of your chest. During the Engage conference last week, this word was signed all over the room as Deaf attendees were inspired to put urgency in their evangelism. The event was hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic …
? It’s easy to procrastinate when it comes to sharing our faith. We put off that hard conversation until tomorrow or wait for a better time. But doing so loses the urgency of the Great Commission to “go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:16, ESV). In this special episode of her Fearless podcast, Cissie Graham Lynch shares …
The word Advent means arrival, and it refers to the arrival of Jesus Christ into the world. The “Advent season” usually starts four weeks before Christmas and concludes with the celebration of Christ’s birth. Some churches emphasise the Advent season more than others, but all Christians look forward to celebrating Christ’s birth during this season …
Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 7:10, NKJV We all have holiday traditions that are very important to us. For many years, the extended Graham family would gather at the Billy Graham Training Centre at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina, for Thanksgiving. We would have met together at a house, but my grandparents (Billy and Ruth Graham) had five …
I Want to Be Part of the Light Dear Friend, Thank you for your partnership in proclaiming God’s love and truth to people all across the United Kingdom and the world. There is no other message with the power to change lives forever. As we head into a season that an unbelieving world celebrates with …