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Billy Graham, 1965: ‘God and the Colour of Man’s Skin’

“I’m often asked if the Bible has anything to say about the beginning of the races and the various colours of skin.” In 1965, Billy Graham spoke at a Crusade amid racial tension in the United States. The division, he said, could be overcome by “a great spiritual awakening that would plant in our hearts …

Franklin Graham Shares Good Report After Open-Heart Surgery

With plans to share the Gospel in Italy, Brazil, Russia and other countries in 2022, Franklin Graham underwent open-heart surgery on Monday to strengthen his health. This is the report Graham posted on Facebook the following day: Yesterday I underwent a specialized heart surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. I had developed constrictive pericarditis, …

A Conversation With Franklin Graham on Afghanistan, Remembering 9/11

With Afghanistan back in the hands of the Taliban as the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Cissie Graham Lynch sat down with her father, Franklin Graham, to discuss the chaos that’s erupted in the news. Listen to the full interview with Franklin Graham on this latest episode of the ‘Fearless’ podcast with Cissie Graham Lynch: …

‘To Watch This Hurts’: Afghanistan Veteran Edward Graham Urges Prayer

Edward Graham held an Afghan child during one of six deployments in the nation. Now, the 16-year Army veteran is urging Christians to pray for the country in chaos. As heart-breaking as it is for anyone to watch the chaos unfolding in Afghanistan right now, it’s all the more painful for those who served and …

Scottish Council to Pay Damages After Cancelling Christian Event

Edinburgh Council has apologised and paid £25,000 in damages to Christian organisation Destiny Ministries after it unlawfully cancelled their event booking. UK-based Destiny Ministries planned to host their SURGE conference at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall back in June 2020. Edinburgh Council cancelled the booking after groups complained about the event’s guest speaker Larry Stockstill, a Louisiana …

Will Graham: In the Midst of Life’s Storms, God’s Love Never Fails

Dear Friend, Our God is faithful! In the midst of the storms of life, His love is never-failing. “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not” (Lamentations 3:22, NKJV). I just returned from the Pacific Northwest, where we held two appreciation dinners for law enforcement officers in the Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, …

Newsletter: All believers have the right to openly share God’s truth

Dear Friend, When I was younger, it was not uncommon to hear people say, “I may not agree with what you say, but I will fight for your right to say it.” We fundamentally believed in liberty—in freedom of religion, speech, and thought. Today, however, a radical movement is racing across the United Kingdom, and …

Amid Global Crises, Franklin Graham Says Prayer Must Be a Priority

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 …

A Prayer for When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

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. …

Prince Philip and His Faith in Jesus Christ

On Friday morning (April 9), Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II announced the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. Prince Philip died at age 99. He was the longest serving consort to the monarchy, and a husband to Queen Elizabeth II for over 73 years. Although he was not openly public about his faith, …

Billy Graham Chaplains Deploy to London After Prince Philip’s Death

A team of crisis-trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is ministering in central London following the news of Prince Philip’s death. On Friday morning (9th April, 2021), Queen Elizabeth II announced the passing of her husband, Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh was 99 years old, and had been married Her …