Christian Living

When Family Is the Hardest Mission Field

?? On this week’s new episode of Fearless, Cissie Graham Lynch welcomes her childhood friend and current Samaritan’s Purse colleague, Gracie O’Loughlin, to share her story. Cissie vividly remembers Gracie’s transformation from popular party girl to a young woman sold-out for Christ. Gracie was determined to share the Gospel not only with everyone she met, …

Billy Graham: A Message for Mothers

This Mother’s Day, we honour the women who have spent thankless hours wiping noses, serving as chauffeur for extracurriculars, and making sure everyone stays warm and fed. It may often seem like your daily efforts go unnoticed, but God sees and knows every second of your sacrifice. What does His Word say about the value …

Newsletter: A Beacon of Hope on the Gulf Coast

A BEACON OF HOPE ON THE GULF COAST Dear Friend, Miles of white sand beaches, calm water, historic lighthouses, and waving palm trees make the Gulf Coast of Mississippi a favourite getaway for many. As is often the case, however, the bright sun and party atmosphere mask the deep spiritual need of many across the …

Chaplains Deploy to Wisconsin, Michigan, and Oklahoma

A cluster of severe storms tore through the central United States recently, impacting communities in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Oklahoma. At least 14 tornadoes hit Wisconsin last week, where fierce winds and heavy rainfall flooded homes and business and caused widespread damage. The same system caused major flooding in Newaygo, Michigan. Thousands of residents in both …

Fifteen Years of Sharing the Gospel Online

“Does my life have purpose? How will I get through this? I feel so alone—is there any hope?” These are questions that real people around the world wrestle with, and many don’t know where to turn. That’s why the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) launched its internet evangelism ministry, Search for Jesus, 15 years ago today—to …

Newsletter: A Beacon of Hope on the Gulf Coast

A BEACON OF HOPE ON THE GULF COAST Dear Friend, Miles of white sand beaches, calm water, historic lighthouses, and waving palm trees make the Gulf Coast of Mississippi a favourite getaway for many. As is often the case, however, the bright sun and party atmosphere mask the deep spiritual need of many across the …

What Makes a Healthy Church?

? During a recent trip to Lima, Peru, for a Franklin Graham Festival, Cissie Graham Lynch sat down with Pastor Skip Heitzig of Calvary Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for an impromptu but refreshingly honest look at what makes a healthy church. They also discussed why pastors should always give an invitation to receive the Gospel, …

Trusting God in Times of Global Crisis

This week on her Fearless podcast, Cissie Graham Lynch is joined by her older brother, Edward Graham, for a timely conversation on Iran, Israel, and how to trust God in the midst of global crisis. Edward served 16 years in the U.S. Army before being called into ministry with Samaritan’s Purse. Together, the two take a look …

Newsletter: To the Ends of the Earth

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH Dear Friend, I recently had the privilege of preaching the Gospel at “The End of the World”—literally. Several signs with this nickname are sprinkled across the world’s southernmost city of Ushuaia, Argentina. In this remote—often frozen—outpost, we held Esperanza (Hope) Ushuaia to tell residents that while they may feel …

Are You Being Discipled by Social Media?

? On this week’s new episode of her Fearless podcast, Cissie Graham Lynch reminds us that what we choose to consume is always shaping us. While recently celebrating the anniversary of her grandfather’s homegoing, Cissie came across a social media video of Billy Graham that shared the hope of eternal life in the face of grief. But …

Will Graham Devotion: Paralysed by Uncertainty?

Bible Reading: James 1:2–4, NKJV With so much uncertainty in the world right now, it’s easy to sink into despair. The 24-hour news cycle is filled with dire warnings from across the globe. Social media is inundated with worst-case scenarios, hatred, disrespect and bitter defiance. As Christians, we tend to have more of an eternal view. …

Lent: A Time for Spiritual Growth

As one of the oldest observations in Christendom, Lenten tradition has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Lent, which comes from an Anglo-Saxon word for “spring,” can be viewed as a spiritual spring cleaning: a time for taking spiritual …