Holidays

Will Graham Advent Devotional Week Four: Wise Men

At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, but there’s so much more to the story. As we enter the last week of Advent, assess how you’ve been responding to Christ this season. Are you experiencing peacefulness, fear, excitement, anger, hatred, joy? Allow this final Advent devotional from Will Graham’s book, In the Presence of the …

Will Graham Advent Devotional

Advent means “arrival”, referring to the arrival of Christ over 2,000 years ago. As we approach Christmas, we reflect on how different people in the Bible responded to the birth of the Messiah. Like Mary, who faced an uncertain future but trusted God’s plan, you may encounter struggles and unexpected turns in your life. Yet, …

Will Graham Advent Devotional Week Three: Herod and Jerusalem

This Christmas, Will Graham is taking a look at how people in the Bible responded to the birth of Jesus. This devotional is taken from his book, In the Presence of the King. Don’t miss the questions and a prayer at the end as you consider your own response to Christ. Did you miss any? Read week 1. Read …

Will Graham Advent Devotional Week Two: Shepherds

Advent means “arrival,” referring to the arrival of Christ into the world more than 2,000 years ago. As we near Christmas, we’re reflecting on how certain people in the Bible responded to the birth of the Messiah, with passages taken from Will Graham’s book, In the Presence of the King. Each week includes a couple of questions …

Will Graham Christmas Special with Cochren & Co.

With all the chaos surrounding us today, Christmas shines a light that the darkness can never overcome: Jesus Christ offers everlasting peace to all who trust in Him. Filmed in the Graham family homeplace on the grounds of the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, join Will Graham and musical guest Cochren & Co. …

Will Graham Advent Devotional Week One: Mary

The people we see in the Christmas story experienced things that were never seen before and have not been seen since. In this time of Advent, we’ll look at some of these Bible characters, studying their responses to the birth of the Messiah and how to apply lessons from each to our lives today. Scripture: Luke …

Ladies Christmas Evening at the Billy Graham Library Points Women to Christ

More than 100 women streamed into the Billy Graham Library on Friday night for the Ladies Christmas Evening—and many didn’t know what to expect. There were Christmas lights, a buffet dinner, special desserts, worship, fellowship—and a moving message from God’s Word from guest speaker Rebekah Lyons. But by the end of the evening, there was hardly …

Franklin Graham: Thank You

  “Thank you for your prayers and for your support. This last year is the one of the busiest season we’ve ever had for the proclamation of the Gospel … Thank you, and God bless each and every one.” – Franklin Graham, President & CEO Look back at how God used the ministry to bring …

5 Ways to Handle Grief, Loneliness During the Holidays

This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. —Psalms 119:50 (ESV) Christmas isn’t a joyful season for everybody. Grief—whether from loss, loneliness or both—crescendos around this time of year for many, and the deep, emotional pain can seem like almost too much to bear. Isaiah 53:4 states, “Surely He has …

Anne Graham Lotz Bible Study: Finding Calm in a Chaotic Christmas Season

This past year, we have seen news reports of people rioting in city streets, suicide bombers in public squares, deranged gunmen opening fire in random acts of violence, brutal murders and rapes and kidnappings. We have experienced the continuing threat of COVID-19, of looming inflation and of nuclear weapons possessed by rogue dictators. At the …

Are You Lonely This Christmas?

You’ve had a hard year. Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, experienced the end of a relationship, or have been overwhelmed by disappointments and suffering. The last thing you want to do is celebrate the holidays alone as depression creeps in. The longing to be with other people during the holidays is natural. God created …