The notion of a women’s rights movement that overlooks the right to religious freedom is a futile one. Too bad that’s exactly what’s happening within the international female equality movement. UN Women, the United Nations’ agency focused on gender equality, spent $315 million during their 2015-2016 fiscal year on resources to empower women and girls …
It’s a dream destination, with tropical beaches and postcard palm trees. Truth is, not all in Hawaii live in paradise. There’s a lot of darkness hiding behind the fronds. That’s why the Kaua`i Celebration with Will Graham was so important. The weekend’s three-day event was the culmination of months of preparation, training and crying out …
In Hawaiian culture, it’s not uncommon for multiple generations to share a household. Tutu, Makua and keiki—all under one roof. So, when Will Graham took the stage to introduce his father on the first night of the Kaua`i Celebration in Hawaii, it wasn’t just a surprise appearance for those in the audience. It was a …
Most times, Kaua`i lies in the shadow of her sister islands—O?ahu, the Big Island and Maui. Not this time. Not for God’s work. The Garden Island is hosting the Kaua`i Celebration with Will Graham, this weekend (May 3–5) in Lihue, on the isle’s southeast side. The event includes a time of sharing the Good News …
In the area where I live, April is traditionally thought of as the month for showers. Gardeners and farmers alike look forward to the warm spring rains that help not only prepare the earth, but soften the seeds and moisturise the roots so that plants can grow, bloom and bear fruit. Rain is essential for …
As darkness fell over General Santander Stadium in the border city of Cúcuta, Colombia, on Good Friday, the crowd of 40,000-plus Colombians and Venezuelans was anything but quiet. Dancers wearing bright, neon coloured shirts waved flags and jumped around, while the audience flung their hands into the air and raised their voices, praising God. It …
Thursday through Saturday, the forecast in Cúcuta, Colombia, called for rain. But each day, for a handful of hours during the Festival of Hope with Franklin Graham—and the kids’ event leading up to it—the clouds held back. As soon as the Festival ended Saturday night, the rain began, along with thunder and lightning. God’s hand …
This week, leading up to Easter, tens of thousands are expected to make their way into a football stadium in the forgotten city of Cúcuta, Colombia, to attend the Festival of Hope (Festival de Esperanza) with Franklin Graham. “I’ll be preaching about God’s love and forgiveness to the people not only of Colombia, but people …
Jesus said to them, “Is this not the reason you are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God?” —Mark 12:24 In recent months, much discussion in Christian publications, on blogs and in other forums about the nature and divine inspiration of the Old Testament has caused alarm in some …
Dear Friend, God has done a great work across Australia. We asked you to pray, and it is exciting to report that tens of thousands of people came out to hear about God’s love and the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ. All through that continent, we witnessed the power of the Gospel, and …
On March 15th, a shooter walked into two Islamic mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and took 50 lives in an act of hatred. Within 24 hours, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) was on the ground to comfort the hurting. “Our hearts broke for people because we saw how shattered, distraught and fearful they …
This article was originally produced for Decision Magazine, March 2019 Acclaimed scientist, prolific researcher and innovative professor James Tour, Ph.D., is known for his work in the lab, on his computer and in the classroom. But as important and valuable as his scientific and academic contributions are, he would say that his most significant work …