I must admit that I became fearful in the early days of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. What had been a life-and-death issue in other countries began making its way into the United States, and suddenly news reports were inundated with stories of pain, sorrow and loss: semi-trucks as makeshift morgues, first-person accounts of the horrors …
Each summer, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association runs a series of spiritual growth articles we call the Summer Soul Refresher. This year, we’re taking a look at five aspects of intentional living. This is part 1. See how our understanding of God’s unchanging character helps set the foundation for a purposeful life. Jesus Christ is the same …
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 …
(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 …
“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. 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 …
Although bad news has been circulating nonstop, dozens of crisis-trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) have been offering the hope of Good News—the opportunity of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Created in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the team that’s deployed to 260-plus natural or manmade crises is now responding to the …
As we prepare to celebrate Easter, it may be difficult or seem strange not to be in church with so many services cancelled due to COVID-19. Or maybe you’re not a regular church attender, but you’re wondering about God because of the current circumstances. Good Friday Message: Join the LIVESTREAM here. On Friday, you can …
As you navigate the current reality of the coronavirus, have you considered the possibility that there’s a God? Even if you’re not sure He’s real, millions of people around the world are convinced. What if they’re right? What do you have to lose? In this 1998 TED Talk (see excerpts below), Billy Graham talked about how …
Billy Graham, in one of his final recordings, brings a timeless message of hope and redemption in Jesus Christ. “With all my heart, I want to leave you with the truth that He loves you and wants to forgive you of your sins.” – Billy Graham The 30-minute film, produced by the Billy Graham Evangelistic …
Whatever you were planning this weekend has likely been cancelled, postponed or at least altered. With life on hold in the foreseeable future, how can you use this extra time to your spiritual benefit? Here are some ways to deepen your relationship with God while doing what you’re already doing. Spend Time on Your Phone …
Simon Barrett (left) of Britain’s Politics Today led a discussion on the upcoming Graham Tour UK. Franklin Graham has crossed the globe countless times, telling people about Jesus. His plan to do the same in the United Kingdom has made its way into heated headlines, many pointing to the controversy it’s become. While some groups say Graham …