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Why Easter Matters: 10 Quotes From Billy Graham

Billy Graham had a lot to say over the years about Christ’s death and resurrection—what he called the two “most important events in human history.” Here are some quotes from 60 years of ministry. “Without the resurrection, the cross is meaningless.” “The cross shows us the seriousness of our sin—but it also shows us the immeasurable love of …

 

One Year Later: 430,000 Calls, Countless Prayers

A year ago this month, the pandemic threw many people into full-blown panic. Around one year ago, on March 17, calls started trickling in to the 24-hour Billy Graham Prayer Line. As the world turned on end, many realized their need for something bigger than themselves. Since then, trained volunteers and staff have answered more …

 

5 Things Jesus Wants Women to Know

March is Women’s History Month, a 31-day stretch celebrating women. Not only does this particular month celebrate them, but as Billy Graham once wrote in a My Answer post, “Jesus honored women and made them an important part of His ministry.” Women, made in God’s image just as man was, remain a pivotal and precious part of Jesus’ ministry even …

 

VIDEO: The Ripple Effect of Answering God’s Call

It’s been three years since Billy Graham went to be with his Saviour. See how God used a dairy farmer’s son to take the message of Christ across the globe. Have you responded to God’s calling on your life? Ask Him today to fulfil His mission through you, whatever that may look like.

 

50 Countries Join Small Town’s Livestream With Will Graham

Since COVID-19, the world has seemed limited. But Saturday night, in the rural area of Tifton, Georgia, Will Graham preached a hope-filled message that far surpassed the town’s population of 17,000—even amid a pandemic. More than 100,000 online viewers used BillyGraham.org, YouTube and Facebook to livestream the Tiftarea Celebration that featured music artists Rhett Walker and Aaron Shust ahead …

 

Billy Graham Chaplain: ‘Live our faith as well as we discuss our faith’

Greg Doughty is chaplain for the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT). He is part of a UK-based team of chaplains who are trained to respond to crisis situations by providing emotional and spiritual support – and share the hope of Christ to those in need.  We interviewed Greg about being an RRT chaplain, and …

 

COVID Hospital Patient Puts Her Faith in Christ

Crisis-trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team are offering prayer at Samaritan’s Purse field hospitals in Los Angeles County, California, and Lenoir, North Carolina. They’re praying with patients, staff and volunteers during a scary, exhausting time for many. Chaplain Damaris Scalzi recently shared how one COVID-19 patient came to know Christ at the California field …

 

Can Online Fellowship Work? Insight and Answers for the Pandemic

When COVID-19 first made headlines, no one knew the vast effect the virus would have on day-to-day life. Largely confined to our homes, the World Wide Web became our classroom, our sanctuary, our community centre, our youth group, our library, our grocery store. Now almost a year later, social distancing is still a thing and …

 

Anne Graham Lotz: Changing the World

Our world seems to be changing at warp speed! Technologically, economically, medically, educationally, racially, socially … every area of life seems to be in upheaval. And it’s changing at the very time that I’m older and want things to be comfortable and familiar. I find myself choosing the same restaurants to frequent, the same clothing …

 

The Lasting Impact of Billy Graham Crusades in the UK

Below are stories from four people who found Christ at a Billy Graham crusade in the UK. Read about the life changing moment when they first gave their life to Christ after hearing Billy Graham preach the Gospel. Jan: ‘Everyone needs Jesus Christ in their lives’ Jan Kaplan was eighteen-years-old when she found Christ at …

 

This Young Chess Champion Knows the King of Kings

Tani Adewumi, now 10 years old, came to the U.S. with his family in 2017. They were seeking religious asylum after being threatened by Boko Haram in Nigeria. Tani learned to play chess at his school in New York City, and what happened next was more than he could have ever imagined. Tani Adewumi was …

 

15 Bible Verses to Give You Hope for the Future

Though the pulse of the nation—and much of the world—is one of weariness, we are still called to keep our eyes on Jesus despite the hardships we may face. Meditate on what God says in these promises from Scripture and find lasting hope in a world that can feel hopeless.  “For I know the plans …