Religion

‘There’s Never Been Something Like This in Presidio’

If you walk down the main street of Presidio, Texas, it won’t take long for you to notice the silence and emptiness. The single-story, neutral-coloured homes and businesses almost blend in with the colours of the dusty streets and the surrounding desert. The monotony is broken only by the occasional sound of a vehicle or …

Finding Big Faith in the Lone Star State

The Texas border town of Del Rio doesn’t usually host large events. Residents often have to drive two-and-a-half hours to San Antonio. So when the God Loves You Frontera Tour stopped at Del Rio High Thursday night, many were excited and grateful. Altogether, around 4,600 people came to hear some Good News—and that’s exactly what Franklin Graham …

Delivering Good News for Eagle Pass

Camilla* came with a friend to Eagle Pass, Texas, from nearby Crystal City. Both were looking for a change in their lives. When Franklin Graham gave an invitation at the fourth stop of the God Loves You Frontera Tour to pray for forgiveness and receive salvation through Jesus Christ, the two were among the first …

‘You May Never Have Another Chance Like This’

The Sames Auto Arena began filling up just after 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening, shortly after the workday had ended in Laredo, Texas. Once settled, the crowd of 6,900 heard the Gospel shared through music and a message from Franklin Graham on the third stop of the God Loves You Frontera Tour. “The Bible says today …

‘God Changes Things’ in McAllen, Texas

Excitement filled the air as 6,750 people crowded into Payne Arena in McAllen, Texas, on Sunday. The venue was abuzz with lively chatter in English and Spanish as those in attendance waited for the second night of the 10-stop God Loves You Frontera Tour. Marcus and Maranda Cruz—along with their three young boys—found their seats as …

‘Strongholds are Broken’ at Frontera Kick-Off

As the Texas sun was setting over Brownsville Saturday night, Franklin Graham had one simple question for the large crowd gathered at the opening of the 10-stop God Loves You Frontera Tour. “Are your sins forgiven?” he asked the 3,800 people in the crowd. “If you choose Christ tonight, your sins will be forgiven.” Hundreds …

Will Graham in South Korea: ‘Lord, Raise up This New Generation’

As part of a special weekend celebration, Franklin Graham and Will Graham helped commemorate the 50th anniversary of Billy Graham’s historic 1973 Seoul, South Korea, Crusade. Will Graham shared the Gospel at a youth rally on Friday, and Franklin Graham shared the Good News Saturday at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. A huge crowd filled …

A Historic First for Evangelistic Events in Vietnam

In a historic first, great strides were made for religious freedom in Vietnam. Earlier this week, Franklin Graham was welcomed to the country by government officials in Hanoi, who granted permission for this weekend’s Spring Love Festival in Ho Chi Minh City. This is the first time the Vietnamese government has given permission for an …

Open Doors for the Gospel in Vietnam

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 …

The Tree Stump Prayer: When Billy Graham Overcame Doubt

Billy Graham preached at Forest Home in the early days of his ministry. On a daily basis I’m blessed with memories and stories of the many ways God chose to use my grandfather to reach people around the world over the course of many decades. Nearly everywhere I go people stop to tell me about …

VIDEO: How Will Graham Preached in a Pandemic

“I looked back and recognised I was in a cult for 15 years.” Michael Austin spent most of his 20s and 30s in a Hindu meditation cult, worshiping an Indian guru. He thought he found the spiritual truth he was searching for—only to discover it was a lie. This is the first part of his …