“The scenes of collapsed buildings and the stories of lost souls that we see on TV or on the media don’t do justice to the reality here on the ground. It’s just devastating, beyond comprehension.” Hiram Sanchez, a chaplain with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT), gets emotional thinking about all he’s seen following …
Our culture is loud and chaotic, bombarding us with conflicting messages, diverting our attention this way and that, and distracting us from what really matters. How do we follow God’s Word despite all the noise? In her new book, Stand Steady: Fearless Faith in a Compromising Culture, Cissie Graham Lynch explores 10 Biblical attributes that prepare …
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:12–19, NKJV For those of us who call the United States home, we have—for the most part—lived a life of religious freedom. We have not had to fear for our health or our family as we have worshiped our Saviour. This is not the case in other areas of the world. I’ve …
Extreme summer heat across southwest Europe has ignited uncontrollable wildfires, scorching over 190,000 acres and forcing 330,000 people from their homes. Officials in Spain have declared it a national emergency—the first of its kind—as the blaze continues to threaten communities. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains from the United States and the United …
Growing up in North Pole, Alaska, Helen Doner had three main options for spending her time: school, church, and getting into trouble. By high school, Helen was being bullied by her siblings at home and her peers at school. “There were a few other girls that were in the same boat, and we decided we …
In Venezuela, the emotional aftershocks of grief and anxiety have rocked thousands of lives. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are listening to stories of deep pain and loss and offering people the hope of Jesus Christ, who “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3, NKJV). Chaplain coordinator Hiram Sanchez met …
HISTORIC GOSPEL OUTREACH IN EASTERN EUROPE Dear Friend, A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of preaching the Gospel in Minsk, Belarus. It was the first time in modern history that anything like this had been held in this Eastern European nation—and only God could have made it happen. Local pastors told me …
Dozens of Christian Life and Witness Courses (CLWCs) have been taking place in and around the North West of England ahead of the God Loves You Tour on 3 October, when Franklin Graham will share a Gospel message to thousands at the Co-op Live in Manchester. These CLWCs are just one of the pre-tour events …
“I’m an atheist—well, I was an atheist.” Those were the last words Marcos spoke before he broke down in tears of joy. Franklin Graham had just preached a Biblical message of salvation by faith to more than 8,000 people on the second and last night of the Festival of Hope in Spain’s capital city. Marcos first heard …
During the summer, the streets of downtown Madrid buzz with shoppers and trendsetters looking for the latest accessories and designer clothing. Impeccably dressed young people pause to pose for selfies—another carefully curated image for social media. Beneath the polished appearances, though, many Spaniards quietly wonder whether there is more to life than the superficial ideals …
Historic. Unprecedented. Almost inconceivable. Today in Belarus, local Christians are using words like this to describe the Festival of Hope in Minsk. And they know how, or rather Who, allowed 15,000 people to gather and hear the Gospel. “What is happening now—this is the act of God,” said Vasily Gherasimciuc, director of the Festival. “We …
In 1997, Billy Graham spoke during his grandson Will Graham’s commencement at Liberty University. “He could have gone the easy route and told our assembled class that we were destined for greatness,” Will remembers. “But my grandfather … took a different path.” “I’m aware today that many of you are concerned about the future,” Billy …