On Nov. 7, 1918, Billy Graham was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, just four days before the end of World War I. The son of a dairy farmer, he grew up during the Depression and was familiar with hard work—a quality that would serve him well in the coming years. At 15, while attending a …
You’ve seen it before—a major ministry figure or CEO falls from grace because of a massive scandal. How did their sin become their public downfall? On this episode of Fearless, Cissie Graham Lynch talks about how sin can start small but grow into an uncontrollable force that destroys our closest relationships. If left unconfessed, it has the …
On a normal weekend, the floor of Tondiraba Arena in Tallinn, Estonia, is covered in a sheet of ice. Christopher skated on that very rink as a member of the Estonian National Hockey Team, and it was at a hockey try out when he encountered Jesus for the first time. But this Sunday night at …
Bible Reading: John 16:33, NKJV It seems like every new day brings fresh reports of massive natural or man-made tragedies: Tornadoes, fires, floods, riots, shootings, and more. Closer to home, it’s very likely that you have encountered a divorce, a lost job, debilitating or life-threatening health problems, or some other heart breaking trial. It is completely …
How do you find rest for your weary soul when life demands so much of your time and resources? Over the weekend, more than 200 attended a women’s conference at the Billy Graham Library to hear Ruth Chou Simons address that very question. “Let’s agree that rest is hard for all of us,” she said. A young …
On Sept. 11, a large crowd formed at Orem City Centre Park, only two and a half miles from where Charlie Kirk was assassinated the day before on the campus of Utah Valley University. The vigil united a shocked and saddened community. “It was a show of massive grief and sorrow,” said Annmarie Flores, a …
Maybe you’re afraid to share your faith because you don’t know what to say. Or maybe you’re sharing the Gospel but nothing is happening; people aren’t committing their lives to Christ. Are you doing something wrong? You can’t open someone’s heart to the truth of the Gospel—but God can, by His Spirit. The Apostle Paul …
The UK Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG RRT) has warmly welcomed our German teammates for a three-day training intensive at the Coventry National Ministry Centre. This unique international gathering provided a meaningful opportunity to strengthen cross-border partnerships, share learning, and grow together in our calling to serve those in crisis. Over the course of …
It was 75 years ago on Sept. 15 that the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association committed to share the Gospel worldwide. Here’s the story of how it all began. In the summer of 1950, Billy Graham had a dilemma. During his preaching event in Portland, Oregon, people had spontaneously donated $25,000 for a new radio ministry. …
What do I say? In our cancel culture, have you ever been at a loss for words during a sensitive conversation? Are you looking for help on how to respond to issues like gay marriage, abortion, or racism? During a seminar at the Billy Graham Training Centre at The Cove this week, Ken Ham reminded attendees that …
In early February, Pastor David Vandeput stood before more than 500 Christian leaders from across Belgium. As they worshiped, preached, and prayed in three languages, Vandeput could hardly believe what he was seeing. The large group was gathered to launch the upcoming Festival of Hope with Franklin Graham. “This is a dream coming true,” Vandeput said …
Earlier this month, representatives from more than 700 local churches came together to officially kick off Esperanza Lima with Franklin Graham, an evangelistic Festival to be held next March in the Peruvian capital. Pastors and local leaders celebrated the occasion with great joy and anticipation. Only 14% of the population in their country is evangelical …