During the summer, the streets of downtown Madrid buzz with shoppers and trendsetters looking for the latest accessories and designer clothing. Impeccably dressed young people pause to pose for selfies—another carefully curated image for social media. Beneath the polished appearances, though, many Spaniards quietly wonder whether there is more to life than the superficial ideals …
It’s been over four years since a massive escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine—meaning 1,500 days of violence and uncertainty. Amid the turmoil, Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains have been there, combatting hopelessness and despair with God’s love and peace. Though crisis-trained chaplains have provided emotional and spiritual support in Kyiv …
HOPE FOR SPAIN’S LARGEST CITY Dear Friend, In a little over a week, I’ll be in Madrid, Spain, to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This capital city is a mix of the ancient and the modern. Glass and steel skyscrapers tower over centuries-old brick and limestone buildings—including many churches. While the cobblestone streets …
As the minutes waned before the start of the second night of the Festival of Hope, a hush fell over the 15,000-person crowd in Minsk. Many Belarusians came out of curiosity—what was this Festival of Hope drawing record-breaking crowds to the hockey arena? What was this Gospel message everyone was talking about? In the darkness, …
A BEACON OF HOPE ON THE GULF COAST Dear Friend, Miles of white sand beaches, calm water, historic lighthouses, and waving palm trees make the Gulf Coast of Mississippi a favourite getaway for many. As is often the case, however, the bright sun and party atmosphere mask the deep spiritual need of many across the …
A BEACON OF HOPE ON THE GULF COAST Dear Friend, Miles of white sand beaches, calm water, historic lighthouses, and waving palm trees make the Gulf Coast of Mississippi a favourite getaway for many. As is often the case, however, the bright sun and party atmosphere mask the deep spiritual need of many across the …
TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH Dear Friend, I recently had the privilege of preaching the Gospel at “The End of the World”—literally. Several signs with this nickname are sprinkled across the world’s southernmost city of Ushuaia, Argentina. In this remote—often frozen—outpost, we held Esperanza (Hope) Ushuaia to tell residents that while they may feel …
Hope For The Heart Of Cambodia Dear Friend, Around the time you receive this, my father would have preached during a milestone event in Cambodia’s second-largest city. The Love Siem Reap Festival, Jan. 24–25, is the first time in the region’s 1,000-year history that the Good News of Jesus Christ will be proclaimed during a …
Valentine’s Day is a holiday synonymous with love. But ironically, it can instead be a reminder of loneliness, heartbreak, strained relationships, or feeling unwanted. While this Valentine’s Day may not be what you expected or hoped for, there is Someone who loves and cares for you deeply. If you’re feeling down, consider these five ways …
As the sun set over the former Siem Reap Airport, the tarmac where airplanes once landed was transformed into a place of worship and hope for more than 14,000 people. To open the Love Siem Reap Festival with Franklin Graham, women in ornate dresses performed a traditional blessing dance. The routine is often given at …
Bible Reading: Exodus 4:10–12, NKJV Picture this with me: You’re visiting with a friend that you’ve known for years. During the conversation, he tells you that he was lucky to survive a recent car accident. God is opening a door for you to share the hope of Jesus with your friend, but you don’t know what …
Franklin Graham Thank You Message. As we reflect on this year at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, we thank God for His faithfulness and for every partner, volunteer, and staff member who has helped share the hope of the Gospel around the world. Your obedience and commitment have made an eternal impact, and we …