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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 …

 

4-City God Loves You Tour Coming to UK in 2022

Franklin Graham will return to Great Britain next year for the God Loves You Tour, announced Monday at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Evangelism Summit in London, England. Excitement rose as the announcement was made. More than 600 pastors and church leaders gathered in London for a free evangelism summit were the first to hear about …

 

Couple Finds Encouragement at Liverpool Evangelism Summit

Most of us have had to face disappointments as an effect of the pandemic, whether it’s job loss, event cancellations or plans not going our way. For Dave and Sue Latham from Liverpool City Church, a relaxing holiday to Greece turned into a trip of disappointment when the weather forced them to fly back to …

 

LISTEN: Billy Graham and Franklin Graham on Gratitude

As we approach one of the busiest time of the year, let’s remind ourselves about the importance of expressing gratitude no matter what – always giving thanks to God whatever season in life. Check out this 1-minute clip for encouragement from Franklin Graham, along with a short message from Billy Graham on life’s blessings.  

 

Billy Graham: How to Be Thankful in All Things

Are you thankful no matter what? Perhaps you have lost your job recently, or you may have lost your health, or a loved one. Such circumstances can be tremendously difficult. But even so, we all have much to be thankful for. Look with me at the story of a man who had every right to …

 

Are Demons Real?

“I believe there were real demons in Jesus’ day, and I believe there are real demons right now.” In this 1971 message from Irving, Texas, Billy Graham explains what demonic activity looks like in a modern world.

 

Wales Evangelism Summit: Carrying Out The Great Commission

“I am eager to preach the Gospel.” —Romans 1:15 Billy Graham never held a Crusade in Wales, yet the effects of his ministry were powerfully felt on a rainy Tuesday in the country’s capital of Cardiff. More than 400 people gathered for the third stop of the U.K. Evangelism Summit, a movement to rally local believers …