The word Advent means arrival, and it refers to the arrival of Jesus Christ into the world. The “Advent season” usually starts four weeks before Christmas and concludes with the celebration of Christ’s birth. Some churches emphasise the Advent season more than others, but all Christians look forward to celebrating Christ’s birth during this season …
Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 7:10, NKJV We all have holiday traditions that are very important to us. For many years, the extended Graham family would gather at the Billy Graham Training Centre at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina, for Thanksgiving. We would have met together at a house, but my grandparents (Billy and Ruth Graham) had five …
I Want to Be Part of the Light Dear Friend, Thank you for your partnership in proclaiming God’s love and truth to people all across the United Kingdom and the world. There is no other message with the power to change lives forever. As we head into a season that an unbelieving world celebrates with …
An overflow crowd of more than 1,050 gathered to launch next year’s Regina Look Up Celebration with Will Graham on Nov. 14. And it was clear that God was answering prayer. One pastor in Saskatchewan’s capital city has been asking God for 14 years to bring unity to the churches. He felt God’s leading that when “the …
In November 1991, more than 250,000 people heard Billy Graham proclaim the Gospel at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, along with millions more via satellite broadcast. Thirty-four years later, after decades of political and economic instability, believers who received Christ during that Crusade remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that what God did then, …
On August 24–26, ministry leaders, pastors, and evangelists from over 50 countries and territories will gather in Sydney, Australia, for the Asian-Pacific Congress on Evangelism. From New Zealand to China, these Christian leaders will be equipped, inspired, and refreshed in their calling to share the Gospel. “This is a defining moment for the church across …
In the Tondiraba Arena in Tallinn, Estonia, swells of the ancient hymn, “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” filled the space during first night of the Time of Hope Festival with Will Graham. Singer Aaron Shust began to sing the familiar lyrics and a chorus of 5,000 Estonians joined in their own language. As he repeated the …
On a normal weekend, the floor of Tondiraba Arena in Tallinn, Estonia, is covered in a sheet of ice. Christopher skated on that very rink as a member of the Estonian National Hockey Team, and it was at a hockey try out when he encountered Jesus for the first time. But this Sunday night at …
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) deployed crisis-trained chaplains near Nashville, Tennessee, following a blast at an explosives manufacturing plant. Sixteen people lost their lives in the tragedy that occurred on Oct. 10. “The images coming out of the explosion in Tennessee are devastating. Our hearts break for all the families of those who …
?? For over 30 years, Ken Isaacs has run into the fires of war, genocide, and natural disasters around the world. Serving with humanitarian aid organisation Samaritan’s Purse, he has witnessed evil up close, but has also seen miracles that have no explanation outside of the hand of God. As a guest on this episode …
Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 12:13–14, NKJV People will try many different things in an attempt to bring themselves happiness and fulfilment. Some pursue philanthropy, good deeds, mentoring, or positive social work. Others throw themselves into hobbies, jobs, or relationships. Unfortunately, there are many who pursue destructive vices that only bring suffering. While many follow the world’s path …
The sound of worship reverberated throughout ING Arena in Brussels on Saturday night as the name of Jesus Christ resounded through the rafters—and into two overflow areas set up for the Festival of Hope with Franklin Graham. In this multicultural city that serves as headquarters for both NATO and the EU, over 14,000 people lifted …