A small team of Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains arrived in Haiti Thursday to serve at an emergency field hospital set up by Samaritan’s Purse. Local hospitals have been inundated with patients and short on medical supplies since August 14, when a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the country. The quake injured more than 9,900 people, killed …
On a usually quiet Thursday evening (August 12) in a small area of Plymouth in Devon, a man with a shotgun killed five people, including a child. The gunman also turned the gun on himself. The tragedy has left many feeling afraid, hopeless and heartbroken. Chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team arrived in …
Chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team have deployed to Plymouth, Devon following the tragic suicide-shooting that killed five people, one being a child. On the evening of August 12, a gunman killed two women, two men, and a three-year-old girl. Two other people were also shot and are currently being treated hospital. The gunman also …
A chaplain shares about the peace of Jesus in Surfside, Florida, in the aftermath of a sudden condominium collapse that killed dozens of people. It’s difficult to process. A heaping pile of rubble now sits where a 12-story building used to be filled with family dinners and laughter against the backdrop of the ocean in …
Nearly everyone is online these days, providing a virtual window into the heart of God—and His love for every one of us. Here’s one story of God at work online. “I will show my greatness … and make myself known in the eyes of many nations. Then they will know that I am the Lord.” …
Franklin Graham posted the following on Facebook Thursday, in light of recent world events: Our world is aflame. We’re still reeling from a global pandemic. Over 4,000 people a day are dying from COVID-19 in India as the virus rages. Bodies still lie in refrigerated trailers in New York inside our own country. For the first time …
With various crises wreaking havoc and pain in our world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But focusing on our heavenly Father—instead of the storms swirling around us—can fill us with peace and strength for each day. One practical step is talking to God honestly about your fears and surrendering your life into His loving hands. …
It’s not uncommon for the gates of Buckingham Palace in London to be buzzing with tourists taking photos and admiring the royal guards. But recently it’s been different. Hours after the Her Majesty the Queen announced the death of her husband, Prince Philip, the mood around the palace was sombre. Amongst the trail of flower …
A year ago this month, the pandemic threw many people into full-blown panic. Around one year ago, on March 17, calls started trickling in to the 24-hour Billy Graham Prayer Line. As the world turned on end, many realized their need for something bigger than themselves. Since then, trained volunteers and staff have answered more …
Dear Friend, It’s hard to believe that three years have passed since my grandfather Billy Graham completed his journey and entered the presence of Jesus. After a lifetime of proclaiming the hope of the Saviour, God called him home. He looked forward to Heaven. It wasn’t just a “someday” or “I hope” type of longing, …
Dear Friend, The Bible says, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34, ESV). Without truth and godliness, there can be no real peace. In America, we have experienced a tumultuous political season unlike any in my lifetime. The Bible tells us to pray for our elected officials. We …