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God Opens the Eyes of the Blind Through Online Chat

During Jesus’ ministry on earth, He brought sight to the blind—both physically and spiritually. From a blind man named Bartimaeus, to a Samaritan woman by a well, Jesus opened eyes and changed hearts. And in a modern world, He’s using the internet to help people see and understand the beauty of the Gospel. Take Fiona*, …

 

Chaplains On The Ground at Operation Christmas Child Centres

The past year has been challenging to most people in different ways. The pandemic has forced us to change the way we live our lives from how we work, interact each other, and even how we worship. But for some, serving others in the name of Christ will never change despite any circumstance. Behind the …

 

Billy Graham Chaplains: Hope-Filled Moments Following Deadly Tornado

After 2021 ended in heartbreak for many families due to a series of deadly tornadoes in parts of the United States, crisis-trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) spent the holidays ministering in the hard-hit small town of Mayfield, Kentucky, United States. They’re spending the new year helping the devastated community pick …

 

Billy Graham Prayer Line Answers Millionth Call

Since the 24/7 Billy Graham Prayer Line started in March 2020, UK chaplains from the Rapid Response Team and volunteers have prayed with and encouraged thousands with the hope of Christ. The ministry recently answered its millionth call. As the new year begins, many people reflect on changes they’d like to make in their lives. …

 

The Bible: A True Bestseller

Do you want to grow closer to God in 2022? He speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. According to Guinness World Records, the Bible is the bestselling book of all time. An estimated 5 to 7 billion copies have been printed over approximately 1,500 years, according to the British and Foreign Bible Society. …

 

The Source of Peace: A Message From Will Graham

Will Graham is joined by singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb (right) and his sister, Cissie Graham Lynch, in this online Christmas special from the Billy Graham Library. Did you miss it? Watch the replay. Peace on earth, good will to men. Where has it gone? There’s COVID, racial strife, anger and political division, to name a few peace-robbers. But …

 

Are You Lonely This Christmas?

You’ve had a hard year. Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, experienced the end of a relationship, or have been overwhelmed by disappointments and suffering. The last thing you want to do is celebrate the holidays alone as depression creeps in. The longing to be with other people during the holidays is natural. God created …

 

Will Graham Advent Devotional Week Three: Herod and Jerusalem

This Christmas, Will Graham is taking a look at how people in the Bible responded to the birth of Jesus. This devotional is taken from his book, In the Presence of the King. Don’t miss the questions and a prayer at the end as you consider your own response to Christ. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3, NKJV While the …

 

Will Graham Advent Devotional Week Two: Shepherds

Advent means “arrival,” referring to the arrival of Christ into the world more than 2,000 years ago. As we near Christmas, we’re reflecting on how certain people in the Bible responded to the birth of the Messiah, with passages taken from Will Graham’s book, In the Presence of the King. Each week includes a couple of questions …

 

Will Graham Advent Devotional Week One: Mary

The people we see in the Christmas story experienced things that were never seen before and have not been seen since. In this time of Advent, we’ll look at some of these Bible characters, studying their responses to the birth of the Messiah and how to apply lessons from each to our lives today. Scripture: Luke …

 

Ruth Bell Graham’s Oatmeal Icebox Cookies Recipe

One of the ways Ruth showed love to her family, friends, and even strangers was by cooking or baking. Her son Franklin once said, “She loved God’s people, especially those who needed a helping hand, a guiding touch or a loving hug. She delighted in doing things that you never heard about—cooking for a sick …

 

Evangelism Summit: Skip Heitzig Challenges London to Truly Follow Christ

Pastor Skip Heitzig was one of a lineup of speakers during Monday’s U.K. Evangelism Summit in London, England. “I’d love to see England become a place where the Gospel flows freely, where the impact is not just known here but known internationally,” Heitzig said. When Dami Ogunkeye hopped off the Tube [London’s subway], he didn’t …