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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 …

 

Watch Will Graham’s Christmas Message Live on Sunday

This Christmas will be a challenging one for many, making it harder to focus on the reason we celebrate. Quiet your heart and focus your attention on the One who came to save—not only for eternity, but in the here and now—as you watch a special Christmas message with Will Graham. You’ll also hear a Christmas …

 

Anne Graham Lotz: A Gift for the King

Our Christmas celebration in 2020 may be very different than in past years. Because of the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, we may not be able to have an open house or office parties or dinner parties or school programs or concerts or whatever your traditions have been. But there is one way to celebrate …

 

Billy Graham: What Does Christmas Mean to You?

What does Christmas mean to you today? As we think back to Bethlehem—the birthplace of Christ, the city of the King, the city of royalty, the city where David was born and grew up—we must notice some of the people who were involved in the Christmas story. Too little attention, I think, is given to …

 

Updated Billy Graham Book Speaks to Present Hardships

For many, this year has dealt a fair share of unexpected blows. And with all that’s happening, it can seem like the world is out of control with no hope in sight. Yet, the problem of pain and suffering is not a new one. And as Billy Graham once wrote, it’s a problem that can …

 

Franklin Graham: We Can Still Give Thanks

2020. A year like no other we’ve experienced. We’ve had a pandemic. We have been locked down like never before. We’ve seen incredible destruction from storms, fires, and flooding. … But in the midst of this trying year, there is no better time than now to turn our hearts toward God, who is with us …

 

Benjamin Watson: The Bible Is God’s Playbook for the Family

During his 16 seasons in the National Football League, tight end Benjamin Watson competed against some of the most formidable opponents ever to step on the gridiron. But in mid-March, when he announced his retirement as a New England Patriot, the same team that drafted him in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft, …

 

Anne Graham Lotz on Placing Confidence in Our Unshakable God

“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” —Psalm 91:2 The last two years of my life have been physically challenging and spiritually strengthening. I can declare with certainty based on God’s Word and my personal experience that the Lord is utterly trustworthy. Therefore …