Christian Living

Will Graham: Living a Good Life Will Not Bring People to Christ

proclaim: (verb) – to declare publicly; announce Will Graham recently spoke to staff at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association about proclamation evangelism. That is, literally telling people about Jesus. Read part of his message below. You can also get Will Graham’s devotions delivered to your inbox each Wednesday. When we talk about the power of proclamation evangelism, not …

Cissie Graham Lynch: Devotionals or God’s Word?

As a mum in her mid-30s, Cissie Graham Lynch has found that many women primarily scan through quick devotionals—instead of opening their Bibles. “Devotionals have become more popular than God’s Word,” Lynch said on Instagram. “We do not know God’s Word and what it says because we have become too dependent on other people’s words and …

5 Ways to Start a New Season in Life

“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” —Isaiah 43:19 Are you tired of the same old thing, day in and day out? Maybe you find yourself in a rut these days, struggling to find …

Summer Soul Refresher: God Will Provide

With all the distractions of summer, it’s easy to lose focus on our daily spiritual walk. That’s why Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has created the Summer Soul Refresher, a 5-part series designed to encourage your faith. This year, we’re reflecting on five promises from God, and part 2 focuses on God’s provision. Read part 1 here. “And my God …

Remembering Ruth Bell Graham: 5 Endearing & Inspirational Stories

Shion Fenty (left) and her mother Jennifer Haynes-Young (right) were elated to attend the Ruth Bell Graham Celebration Dinner, hosted by the Billy Graham Library, on Friday. During the sold-out event, Ruth Graham (center) and her sister Gigi shared some of their favourite memories of their mother. Give me things to do that others shun, …

Q&A With Franklin Graham: God Is Opening Doors

Franklin Graham, president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, recently talked about how God is opening doors for people to hear the Gospel worldwide. On a recent episode of the “On the Ground” podcast, Franklin Graham sat down with his daughter-in-law, Kristy Graham, to talk about how he has seen God move in …

R.T. Kendall: Fixing Our Eyes on God

Billy Graham said many times, “My greatest fear is that God would take His hand off me.” It is my greatest fear too. And yet I have been experiencing another great fear for a good while—that God would take His hand off America. A difference between Israel and America is that God chose Israel; America …

Billy Graham: Freedom Through Truth

Men and women today are seeking various kinds of freedom. In many places of the world, people are gathering in crowds and shouting, “Freedom!” Some time ago I was at a World Fair and saw the tremendous prospects of science presented in the exhibitions. I thought of what Einstein said shortly before he died. “I …

5 Things Jesus Wants Women to Know

March is Women’s History Month, a 31-day stretch celebrating women. Not only does this particular month celebrate them, but as Billy Graham once wrote in a My Answer post, “Jesus honored women and made them an important part of His ministry.” Women, made in God’s image just as man was, remain a pivotal and precious part of Jesus’ ministry even …

Anne Graham Lotz: Loving Him … With His Tears on My Face

Years ago, a radiant young bride-to-be came over to our house to tell my family some of the exciting details of her upcoming wedding. Her eyes were flashing; her smile sparkling; her dark, glossy hair bouncing as her excitement spilled over every word and gesture. As she spoke, my 8-year-old daughter burst into tears and …

LISTEN: Singer Laura Story on Seeing Trials as Blessings

  Singer and songwriter Laura Story was a newlywed when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Laura hoped it was a short detour on the road they had mapped out for themselves—but that wasn’t the case. Listen to what Laura has learned through this difficult, ongoing experience and how it inspired her …