God created us and our souls to long, even ache, to connect with Him. So, when a person realises their need for God and asks Him into his or her heart, new questions arise: How do I spend time with God? Can I actually get to know Him? Take the Know Jesus course A 5-part study you …
As the world watched the horrific aftermath of the explosions in Beirut, Lebanon, a woman contacted Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s (BGEA’s) Arabic Facebook page to ask for prayer. Dana* sent a message to the Salam Maa Allah page (translated “Peace with God”), where a trained Arabic-speaking volunteer was ready to talk and pray with her. The page …
In your circle, well-meaning friends might underestimate your emotional pain. “Just pray and read your Bible,” they may say. But what if you do all the “right” things and are still depressed? God has promised us lasting hope. As a start to finding peace, read these 5 Biblical truths—and never give up. 1. An enemy is fighting …
In my grandparents’ house, my grandmother, Ruth Graham, had a little room where she would pore through the Bible. A student of God’s Word, she had multiple translations laid out across a desk, opened to the same passage, with notes and observations scribbled in wide margins. Above the desk hung a solitary woven crown of …
Which way would we turn if the country in which we live were suddenly wrecked and all the props gone? As a whole, our nation does not know what privation is. We do not know what sacrifice is. We do not know what suffering is. Suppose persecution were to come to the church in America, …
“You have never been this way before,” God said to Joshua as the children of Israel were preparing to go into the land of Canaan (Joshua 3:4). These words came before they went in, and I am gripped by their tenderness. God knows where we have never been and where we are going. He told Joshua this …
Did you know that Cove Executive Director, Will Graham’s, favorite Cove dessert is banana pudding? Well, our pastry chef, Natalie, is sharing her delicious recipe today. We hope you will enjoy as much as Will and our guests do. Banana Pudding Served at The Cove Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla …
The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis shocked and outraged our entire nation as well as other countries around the world. This was a repulsive act of evil that should have never happened. Racial discrimination of any kind is wrong, and police brutality must never be tolerated. And George Floyd isn’t the only one …
Replenish your spiritual life through our annual Summer Soul Refresher. This is the final article in the series on 5 aspects of intentional living. Check out part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4. “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” —Psalm 145:4 (ESV) What’s really important in your life? In death? The …
I must admit that I became fearful in the early days of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. What had been a life-and-death issue in other countries began making its way into the United States, and suddenly news reports were inundated with stories of pain, sorrow and loss: semi-trucks as makeshift morgues, first-person accounts of the horrors …
“If you look around your neighbourhood, you will see countless opportunities for exemplifying the love of Jesus.” —Will Graham This year, the Summer Soul Refresher series is exploring 5 aspects of intentional living. (Check out part 1, part 2 and part 3.) “If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall …
Dear Friend, Our society has erupted in chaos. The tragic death of George Floyd unleashed an avalanche of emotions and reactions. What took place in Minneapolis when this unarmed civilian was killed by a police officer is deeply disturbing. It’s inexcusable. Racism of any kind is evil. Join me in praying for the family of …