Heaven

Is It Wrong to Long for Heaven? Billy Graham’s Answer

This answer was written by Billy Graham, who went to his Heavenly home on February 21, 2018. Q: Is it Wrong to Yearn for Heaven? No, it isn’t wrong. In fact, if we never yearn for Heaven, it may mean we’ve become too satisfied, or too preoccupied with our lives right now! It’s easy to …

Chaplains Minister in Wimbledon After Fatal School Car Crash

The news of the tragic car crash that killed two children in Wimbledon, London, broke the hearts of many. Last week, a vehicle crashed into a school building where an end-of-term tea party had been taking place which killed two schoolgirls and injured many more. Chaplains from The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) have …

Will We Grieve for Lost Loved Ones in Heaven? Billy Graham’s Answer

Q: Will we grieve for lost loved ones when we are in Heaven? In God’s glorious presence, all our concerns and griefs will be erased. It’s hard to imagine how we can be happy if our loved ones aren’t in Heaven because of their unbelief, but Scripture assures that “even the memory of them will disappear” (Psalm …

Is Heaven a Literal Place? Billy Graham’s Answer

Q: Is Heaven a literal place, simply a state of mind, or a kind of dream? Heaven is a literal place. It is not an imaginary world or fantasy land in which to dwell. God created Heaven with its vast array of authentic characteristics (Genesis 2:1). Jesus did not ascend to a lofty dream world following …

A Look Back at Emotional Moments From Billy Graham’s Funeral

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 …

Will Graham Devotion: When My Grandfather Entered Heaven

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 …

Billy Graham’s Eternal Legacy

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 …

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has passed away age 99

Photo above: The Duke of Edinburgh awarding Billy Graham the Templeton prize.  Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, passed away today (April 9, 2021) at the age of 99. He was married to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, making them the first royal couple to celebrate over 70 years of marriage. Aside from being well …

Is Jesus the Only Way to Heaven?

How is Christianity different from every other religion in the world? The answer focuses on Jesus Christ, “the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). Christ means “anointed one.” It is the term for the ancient Hebrew word Messiah—the anointed one whom God would send to save His people. The first believers of the early …