Years ago, a radiant young bride-to-be came over to our house to tell my family some of the exciting details of her upcoming wedding. Her eyes were flashing; her smile sparkling; her dark, glossy hair bouncing as her excitement spilled over every word and gesture. As she spoke, my 8-year-old daughter burst into tears and …
Singer and songwriter Laura Story was a newlywed when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Laura hoped it was a short detour on the road they had mapped out for themselves—but that wasn’t the case. Listen to what Laura has learned through this difficult, ongoing experience and how it inspired her …
The Bible is the best-selling book of all time, but can we trust what it says? Below, see how Billy Graham tackled some common questions and misconceptions about the Bible. 1) Why is the Bible so hard to read? Am I doing something wrong? >>Billy Graham’s Answer 2) Why should I believe something just because …
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 …
Greg Doughty is chaplain for the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT). He is part of a UK-based team of chaplains who are trained to respond to crisis situations by providing emotional and spiritual support – and share the hope of Christ to those in need. We interviewed Greg about being an RRT chaplain, and …
Below are stories from four people who found Christ at a Billy Graham crusade in the UK. Read about the life changing moment when they first gave their life to Christ after hearing Billy Graham preach the Gospel. Jan: ‘Everyone needs Jesus Christ in their lives’ Jan Kaplan was eighteen-years-old when she found Christ at …
“The people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.” —Daniel 11:32b The flip of the calendar from 2020 to 2021 may not have been the “magical change” everyone had hoped for, but Cissie Graham Lynch urges Christians to stand strong in their faith. “We are not to conform to the world, but …
Though the pulse of the nation—and much of the world—is one of weariness, we are still called to keep our eyes on Jesus despite the hardships we may face. Meditate on what God says in these promises from Scripture and find lasting hope in a world that can feel hopeless. “For I know the plans …
A lot of us might be discouraged heading into the new year, given what 2020 was like, but that’s not where God wants us to be. “You who suffer from discouragement or despair or depression, turn to Jesus Christ who can give you a joy and a radiance that you have never known before.” …
2020. A year like no other we’ve experienced. We’ve had a pandemic. We have been locked down like never before. We’ve seen incredible destruction from storms, fires, and flooding. … But in the midst of this trying year, there is no better time than now to turn our hearts toward God, who is with us …
Dear Friend, This Christmas will be one unlike any we have ever seen. While the usual festivities will be there, it will be a time of isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and fear for many people. The world that greeted the Lord Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago had similar hardships and problems. He was born …
COVID-19 Pandemic | BGEA Spiritual Growth Resources With a second national lockdown looming, most of us may experience feelings of frustration and anxiousness as we approach another month of lockdown restrictions. BGEA UK would like to encourage you to take this time and use our free spiritual growth resources created for such a time as …