Dear Friend, During these uncertain times, Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are actively deploying, bringing the comfort, hope and truth of the Lord Jesus Christ to hurting people affected by COVID-19 as well as other natural disasters. Thank you for your prayers and gifts which help take the Gospel into crisis situations. We …
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, people have been turning to the internet for answers to spiritual questions that suddenly seem more pressing. At the onset of the crisis, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s online ministry Search for Jesus (SFJ) created new Christ-centred web pages to point people to hope in the midst of the pandemic. These pages …
Dear Friend, Fear is gripping many hearts in this global pandemic, and people don’t know where to turn for hope. The Gospel we proclaim is the only message that can bring peace in the midst of any storm in life. “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, …
Will Graham shares 5 points on what prayer is and what it accomplishes. Put yourself in the place of the disciples for a moment. They were with Jesus, the most important person in the history of the world. They had seen miracle after miracle. They knew that Christ held boundless wisdom and power. They could …
(Photo above): Will Graham, vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. How has the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine affected you? Perhaps when it began you were fearful, and then confused, and now frustrated. Maybe you know somebody—or multiple people—who have been gravely ill or even died from this terrible virus. Perhaps you’ve been so …
“You may not know what the future holds, there’s so much uncertainty in the world today, but I do know Who holds that future.” Franklin Graham, president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), shares how you can have hope even in life’s most unpredictable moments by placing your trust in God alone. If you would …
“I will extol You, my God, O King, and I will bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you. And I will praise Your name forever and ever.” —Psalm 145:1-2 Anika Magwood, now a retired nurse of 30 years, remembers her faith being shaken after a little boy died in her …
Q. How can I share the hope of Jesus with others right now? A. We are currently at the intersection of a few very important realities. First, many people are facing fear and hopelessness. They are afraid because the things to which they cling (their money, relationships, jobs and health, for instance) have been proven to …
Q. As a follower of Jesus, I have faith that the coronavirus won’t harm me. Why should I let others tell me how to live my life? A. I understand where you’re coming from. After all, we are not to live in fear, especially since our days are numbered by God. I am grateful for the …
Q. How should I pray during COVID-19? A. Where to begin? There are so many things to pray for right now. To start, pray for your leaders in your community, your state, and our country, regardless of politics or political affiliation. These are difficult days, and they need wisdom and prayer. Pray for those on the …
Q. What should I be doing while I’m forced to sit at home during the coronavirus pandemic? A. First, pray! This will accomplish multiple things. It will develop your relationship with God, lift your spirit, and possibly give you further direction on what to do next. Second, spend time in God’s Word, the Bible. I’ve heard many …
Q. I’ll be honest. I’m afraid. A. I hear what you are saying. I think most of us probably dismissed this in its early stages, only to come to the realisation that it’s a much bigger monster than originally anticipated. My friends, I’m going to be honest: The world has every reason to be afraid. …