In part three of our summer series, we’re focusing on one of the most well-known figures of the Bible, a shepherd boy turned king who authored many of the Psalms. Though revered in many respects, King David also found himself deep in sin. Read how his genuine repentance reveals the character of our forgiving God—with …
Bible Reading: Isaiah 53:5, NKJV While the New Testament details the crucifixion extensively, my own personal belief is that there is no greater text dealing with the suffering of Christ than Isaiah 53:5. As we near Easter—a time in which we remember and celebrate the finished work of Jesus on the cross—I’m once again reminded of …
Sometimes it’s easy to take food for granted. But without it, the body doesn’t get the nourishment it needs. The same is true for our hearts. They need truth and love just like our bodies need fruits and veggies. God’s Word is the healthiest food you could give your heart. What we fill our …
Join Cissie Graham Lynch and Pastor Skip Heitzig in Wittenberg, Germany, as they walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther, the father of the Protestant Reformation. This week’s episode of Cissie’s Fearless podcast is more than simply a history lesson. It’s a look back on why Luther’s famous Ninety-Five Theses mattered to the church back in 1517—and …
This summer, we’re taking a look at four Bible figures, their temptations and struggles, and what we can learn from their encounters with God. Each instalment includes Biblical insight from the Graham family. Week one focuses on a greedy and prideful tax collector named Zacchaeus—and how he answered God’s call. God opposes the proud but gives …
In part two of our summer series, we’re focusing on the woman who met Jesus at the well full of shame and feeling like an outcast. Read excerpts from a Billy Graham sermon on this story from the Bible—and how Christ restored this Samaritan to be a Gospel witness. In our moments of deepest need, …
Celeste* had been praying for her younger sister Luciana* to come to Christ for seven years. The older of the two sisters became a believer seven years ago. As her faith strengthened, it broke her heart to see her little sister drift further from the Lord as the years passed. But when Celeste heard that …
Local churches are a vital part of any Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) outreach, and on Thursday, over 180 pastors and leaders came together ahead of this weekend’s God Loves You Tour with Franklin Graham. Skip Heitzig, senior pastor of Calvary Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, encouraged those present in their calling, equipping them to engage …
On June 6, protests against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement turned violent across Los Angeles, prompting 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to mobilise in an effort to quell civil unrest. Following a week of looting, fires, and broken curfews, a local church invited the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) to help …
In just over three years, more than 3,000 people have responded to the Gospel through evangelistic outreaches called the God Loves You Tour across the United Kingdom. These events—involving Franklin Graham and partnerships with local churches—have proclaimed the Good News to over 45,600 people in six cities. Thousands of churches have united for the sake …
Today would have marked Ruth Bell Graham’s 105th birthday. Saturday also marks the 18th anniversary of her homegoing. The vibrant life of Ruth Bell Graham, wife of Billy Graham and mother to their five children, started 105 years ago. On June 10, 1920, Ruth was born to medical missionaries L. Nelson and Virginia Leftwich Bell …