Bible Reading: Mark 14:69-72, ESV As we think about the sacrifice of Jesus, we often focus on the unbearable physical pain He endured. He was hit, flogged nearly to the point of death, and had a crown of thorns driven into His scalp. He was made to carry His own cross. Nails were punched through His …
Bible Reading: Matthew 27:22-24, ESV Easter exists because Jesus died for our sins and conquered the grave. We celebrate life at Easter, because death lost its sting with Christ’s triumphant resurrection. Sadly, many have never experienced the true meaning of Easter. They may know of Jesus and what He accomplished on the cross, but they can’t …
Billy Graham’s youngest sister, Jean Graham Ford, has died at the age of 91 in Charlotte, North Carolina. After a life lived faithfully for Jesus Christ, she is now in the presence of her Lord and Saviour. Jean is survived by her husband of 70 years, Leighton Ford, along with two of their three children—Deborah …
At the end of his life, Billy Graham was still pointing people to the cross of Christ. Watch one of the evangelist’s final recordings, along with testimonies from illusionist Jim Munroe and musician Lacey Sturm about how the cross changed their lives.
George Verwer, founder of pioneering Christian missions organization Operation Mobilization, died peacefully on Friday, 14 April 2023, at his home near London, England, surrounded by his family. He was 84. “It is with profound sadness that we share that George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilization (OM), passed away,” OMUSA tweeted. “Through our tears, we give …
While attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, I heard a Muslim imam say that he did not believe in vicarious atonement for sin. In other words, he did not believe the death of Jesus was necessary. Have you ever heard someone say that there are other ways to God besides Jesus? …
WATCH ‘THE NEW BIRTH’: EASTER FROM ROME Filmed just outside the Colosseum in Rome, Franklin Graham shares a powerful Easter message, presenting a story of the new birth through Jesus Christ. Featuring special music from Michael W. Smith, a full chamber orchestra and choir, it’s an unforgettable Easter celebration from Rome. WHERE TO WATCH Airing …
On March 2, 2018, Billy Graham’s funeral was held under a white tent outside the Billy Graham Library in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, US. He had passed away peacefully on Feb. 21 at age 99. In that moment, Franklin Graham shared, his father “embarked on a journey he had been looking forward to all …
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:55, NKJV On the morning of Feb. 21, 2018, my grandfather slipped silently and sweetly into the presence of Jesus. He was called home in a manner that was fitting for a servant of Christ who had uncompromisingly served his Lord for the better part of a century. He closed his eyes …
Five years after Billy Graham’s passing, eternal destinies changed through the preaching of the Gospel are his lasting legacy. I will never forget Billy Graham’s invitation at the Manila Crusade. He said, “Come just as you are.” I immediately recognised that this was the answer that I wanted for the fear that I was …
Photo above: A woman who survived the Seoul crowd crush (right) hugs a friend after a tragic night. (Photo: Chris Jung) Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are responding in Seoul after more than 150 people were killed in a stampede during Halloween festivities Saturday night. The catastrophe made international headlines and is one …
Like billions of others, I watched the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It was a moving ceremony and a fitting tribute for this beloved follower of Jesus Christ. As I watched, my heart was filled with gratitude to God for her steadfast service and for her unshakable faith—and I was reminded of …