Hope

Empowering Faithful Proclamation of God’s Truth in the UK

Local churches are a vital part of any Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) outreach, and on Thursday, over 180 pastors and leaders came together ahead of this weekend’s God Loves You Tour with Franklin Graham. Skip Heitzig, senior pastor of Calvary Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, encouraged those present in their calling, equipping them to engage …

Young Believers in Bolivia Are Eager to See Their Generation Come to Christ

In a world that has become increasingly materialistic, Bolivia is no different. Many people there believe that if they only had more, their lives would be fulfilled. That’s why Will Graham is going to the Andean country to proclaim that true meaning and satisfaction in life can only be found in Jesus Christ. Local churches …

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 …

From Loneliness to Joy

God has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”—Hebrews 13:5, ESV On Friday afternoon, Ruth Graham—the youngest daughter of Billy and Ruth Graham—held up a cell phone in front of 150 people gathered at the Billy Graham Library. “We may have a lot of connections,” she said, “but not meaningful connections. God made us to …

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Encourage Oklahoma City Tornado Survivors

  The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are providing emotional and spiritual support to Oklahoma City residents after at least five tornadoes roared through the area earlier this month. Residents  share their personal stories with chaplains, helping them deal with the trauma they’ve experienced. Please pray for the people suffering in the aftermath of these tornadoes, and …

WATCH: Will Graham Gold Coast, Australia Look Up Tour

  For many, the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia, is paradise: palm trees, white-sand beaches, bright lights, and high-end cars. It’s the kind of vacation oasis that draws people from around the world. At the same time, this region—often compared to Miami or Las Vegas—is appropriately referred to by the locals as Sin City. Between …

Chaplains Share Light of Christ in Hainault

After a deadly sword attack killed a 14-year-old boy and injured four others on 30 April, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) deployed four crisis-trained chaplains to Hainault, London, to minister to this hurting community. Giselle* was one of the London Underground staff working in the surrounding area covering Hainault’s station on 1 May. …

Finding ‘Real Freedom’ in Porto

On April 25, bright red flowers could be seen nearly everywhere in Porto, Portugal, as people remembered the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, a peaceful coup that freed the country from dictatorship. The next evening, Will Graham addressed a crowd of over 6,000 people gathered for the Celebration of Hope in Porto’s Super Bock Arena. …

40 Years Later, Birmingham Man Prays For More Souls To Be Saved

  “Come on, let’s go!”’ Ten-year-old Nathaniel and six-year-old Michelle grabbed their parents’ hands and pulled them toward the stairs. Billy Graham had just invited the crowd in Birmingham’s Villa Park to publicly respond to the Gospel message, and people were streaming down on to the field to pray with a volunteer counsellor. Nathaniel and …

‘A Shock of Hope’ Hits Frontera Tour Finale

Maria* has prayed for this day for a long time. Her 18-year-old son, Sam,* had been living a life for himself. But on Saturday, he agreed to make the 40-minute drive with her from their home in Santee, California, to Chula Vista for the God Loves You Frontera Tour. There, he heard Franklin Graham preach …

‘I Need to Repent’: Many in Yuma Turn to God

Before the start of the ninth stop of the 10-city God Loves You Frontera Tour, Galilea Martinez snapped selfies with family and friends to mark the occasion in Yuma, Arizona. “No artists come here,” 21-year-old Martinez said, referencing her city along the U.S.-Mexico border. “We’re hoping to get hyped up!” she exclaimed, ready to worship …