After catastrophic wildfires claimed at least 30 lives and reduced thousands of structures to rubble in California, many people were left desperate and hopeless—without a place to call home.
Next week, Franklin Graham will share a special message in Easter from the Ashes, filmed on the very ground where this deadly disaster swept through just a few months ago.
“Can there be hope in the place of ashes?” he asks in the half-hour program, pointing to the redemptive power of the Gospel. The special includes uplifting new music by Michael W. Smith and Charity Gayle.
Easter from the Ashes premieres on Fox News at noon on Sunday, April 20. You can also watch it later online at BillyGraham.org.uk
Although this season of the year is often a celebration of new life, it’s now a time of great difficulty for many across the nation.
The past several months have seen multiple natural disasters, including historic Hurricane Helene that wreaked havoc in the Southeast. A few months later, wildfires began spreading across the Los Angeles area.
“Easter is not the same for many people this year. So many have gone through devastating tragedy and loss,” Franklin Graham said.
In the aftermath, he visited local homeowners who lost everything.
“Almost everyone who went through these fires described it the same way—like hell on earth,” he said amid piles of gray ash.
Whether it’s severe storms or more personal struggles—like broken relationships, financial struggles, or a health concern—let this Easter message encourage you as you face life’s deepest valleys.
“Whatever your circumstances, I want you to know this—God loves you,” Franklin Graham added.