Photo above: A mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, has left the city of 38,000 with unimaginable grief and fear. Chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team will be sharing the light of Jesus Christ in the reeling community. At least 18 people were killed and 13 more injured in a devastating mass shooting Wednesday …
The war between Israel and Hamas has captured the world’s attention. Cissie Graham Lynch interviewed pastor and author Skip Heitzig on why we should care what’s unfolding overseas and how it impacts us as Christians. Two days after the October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel, Cissie Graham Lynch sat down with Pastor Gary Hamrick to …
When pressures or problems or pain envelop our lives, we tend to trust God … plus our doctor or our lawyer or our counselor or our banker or our leaders or our own effort or our___________ (fill in the blank). Yet God seems to demonstrate His power and glory to those who trust Him …
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 …
A RETURN TO SEOUL: 70,000 HEAR GOSPEL MESSAGE Dear Friend, Just a few weeks ago, I preached the Gospel at a special event in Seoul, South Korea, one of the most populous cities on Earth. These services marked the 50th anniversary of my father’s massive Crusade there—his largest ever. Billy Kim, who served as …
Ukrainians are desperate for hope as more than 2 million have left the country. Countless others have fled to the Lviv area, where the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying chaplains to provide emotional and spiritual care. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” —Psalm 46:1 In response to …
You’ve seen the headlines about military attacks and spiralling political conflict. It can all be scary and unnerving. It can seem that the threats and violence are only getting worse, with no end in sight. With all conflict and violence happening, is another war inevitable? Distressed or anxious? Speak with a Billy Graham chaplain. Get in …
What battle are you facing today? Find encouragement in these historical accounts from the Bible as we continue a series of articles on God’s promises. Read more from our annual Summer Soul Refresher: part 1 (God loves you), part 2 (God will provide) and part 3 (God will never leave you). “The Lord will fight for you, and you …
Nearly everyone is online these days, providing a virtual window into the heart of God—and His love for every one of us. Here’s one story of God at work online. “I will show my greatness … and make myself known in the eyes of many nations. Then they will know that I am the Lord.” …
For many, this year has dealt a fair share of unexpected blows. And with all that’s happening, it can seem like the world is out of control with no hope in sight. Yet, the problem of pain and suffering is not a new one. And as Billy Graham once wrote, it’s a problem that can …
Kerry’s voice breaks over the phone as she tells a story that’s straight out of a movie. She’s in her 60s, works as an office manager in the Southern U.S., and in the past couple of years has disciples at least 25 girls held captive by human traffickers. She’s seen their pictures—“baby faces with the …
As the world watched the horrific aftermath of the explosions in Beirut, Lebanon, a woman contacted Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s (BGEA’s) Arabic Facebook page to ask for prayer. Dana* sent a message to the Salam Maa Allah page (translated “Peace with God”), where a trained Arabic-speaking volunteer was ready to talk and pray with her. The page …