Q: Is prayer a gift from God or a duty to God, and does God only hear the prayers of believers? A: From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Prayer is a gift from God’s hand and He’s given us the privilege of prayer because He loves us and wants our fellowship. Jesus said, …
When Franklin Graham shared the Gospel five years ago in Hanoi, Vietnam, it was a historic event—the first-ever evangelistic outreach of its size in the nation. The evangelist is returning to the Southeast Asian country this weekend to share God’s love in Ho Chi Minh City to the south. Churches throughout the region are praying …
Photo: Refugees from Ukraine arrive to the railway station in Przemysl, Poland, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski) Over the weekend, Franklin Graham asked others to join him in a special day of prayer for Ukrainians. “They’re suffering tremendously. They’re afraid. They’re running,” he said in a Fox News interview Sunday morning. On Facebook, Franklin Graham wrote: …
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” – Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) Join Nigel Fawcett-Jones, Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Coordinator in the UK, in praying for the various BGEA ministries. We …
With the recent takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, many believe heightened persecution of Afghan Christians is imminent. Edward Graham, a 16-year Army veteran and grandson of Billy Graham, said in a recent interview: “I watched the Taliban up close, [and] they are the very definition of evil. The Afghan people are trying to flee that. They’re …
Franklin Graham posted the following on Facebook Thursday, in light of recent world events: Our world is aflame. We’re still reeling from a global pandemic. Over 4,000 people a day are dying from COVID-19 in India as the virus rages. Bodies still lie in refrigerated trailers in New York inside our own country. For the first time …
With various crises wreaking havoc and pain in our world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But focusing on our heavenly Father—instead of the storms swirling around us—can fill us with peace and strength for each day. One practical step is talking to God honestly about your fears and surrendering your life into His loving hands. …
Billy Graham chaplains serving at a Samaritan’s Purse emergency field hospital in Lenoir, North Carolina, are encouraging staff and community members. Ministering alongside medical personnel in the midst of rising COVID-19 cases, chaplain coordinator Jennifer Metallo believes the Good News of Christ is being received. “We’re going to see lives changed.” Are you fearful of …
Throughout a year of political division, racial tension, economic stress and great loss, opportunities to share God’s constant love and presence abounded. “God didn’t tell us to go where it’s just safe and secure,” Franklin Graham said. “He just told us to go, and we’ve got to be willing.” Take a look back at some …
Will Graham shares 5 points on what prayer is and what it accomplishes. Put yourself in the place of the disciples for a moment. They were with Jesus, the most important person in the history of the world. They had seen miracle after miracle. They knew that Christ held boundless wisdom and power. They could …
“You may not know what the future holds, there’s so much uncertainty in the world today, but I do know Who holds that future.” Franklin Graham, president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), shares how you can have hope even in life’s most unpredictable moments by placing your trust in God alone. If you would …
Q. How should I pray during COVID-19? A. Where to begin? There are so many things to pray for right now. To start, pray for your leaders in your community, your state, and our country, regardless of politics or political affiliation. These are difficult days, and they need wisdom and prayer. Pray for those on the …