“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” —2 Timothy 1:7, ESV From a botched assassination attempt on a presidential candidate to political chaos and Olympic outrage, this summer break has been far from quiet. In this cultural turmoil, a strong faith is critical. This fall, Cissie …
Bible Reading: Hebrews 4:16, ESV 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Grace and mercy. Mercy and grace. Two terms that are often used interchangeably. They go hand-in-hand, but there is indeed a difference. Mercy is …
If you have a loved one who is controlled by alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs, you are aware of the ways addiction destroys an individual’s life and causes untold grief among family and friends. God wants to bring hope and healing into your loved one’s life, and He is able to provide true freedom …
Gen Z has become known as a lost generation—with many young people falling away from faith or never even hearing the Gospel message. Ranging in age from 12 to 27, they seek purpose and truth on YouTube and social media—but all too often trusting peers and influencers without verifying facts. On Thursday, more than 100 …
September 15, 2024, will mark the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s 74th anniversary. Here’s the story of how it all began. It was the summer of 1950, and Billy Graham had a problem. During his preaching event in Portland, Oregon, people had spontaneously donated $25,000 for a new radio ministry. But with the ministry not yet …
On Thursday morning, a long line of brightly coloured umbrellas followed the path to the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina. More than 650 people came from near and far for a book signing with Dr. Ben Carson. Many waited patiently outside the Library doors in the bleak Thursday weather. The neurosurgeon recently released …
Excerpted from a sermon by Billy Graham: Sometimes when I board an aeroplane there are dark clouds and it is raining. But in a few minutes the plane is above the clouds and the sun is shining. I can assure you that above the clouds in your life, the sun is shining. God is still …
GIVING GOD ALL THE GLORY FOR CHANGED LIVES Dear Friend, It was a joy and privilege to preach in the United Kingdom last month during the God Loves You Tour events in Birmingham and Glasgow. Thanks to the commitment and support of believers like you, more than 1,100 people surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ …
Gretchen* was broken and wracked with guilt over her husband’s recent suicide. That’s when she came across PeaceWithGod.net and connected with Renee, an online chat volunteer with BGEA’s internet evangelism ministry. “I have been so sick with my grief, sobbing, that I can’t feel or hear anything,” Gretchen told her. “I’m trying so hard to fight my …
Frequent travellers carry certain must-haves on trips—headphones, power adaptors, or maybe the latest bestseller. For Billy Graham, it was a portable library of Bible resource books he used to prepare Gospel messages around the world. In a special new display at the Billy Graham Library, “Platform for the Gospel,” visitors can see these and other items …
If you are walking through a time of grief, you know the agony of what it’s like to have a broken heart and to feel waves of despair wash over you. Grieving the loss of a loved one is a journey that each person must walk through individually, but God has promised to walk with …
In 1974, at age 22, Franklin Graham found himself at a crossroads. On a walk with his father along the shore of Switzerland’s Lake Geneva, Billy Graham shared a concern that was weighing heavily on his mind. He and his wife, Ruth Bell Graham, sensed a spiritual battle raging within their son’s heart. “You’re going …