In Venezuela, the emotional aftershocks of grief and anxiety have rocked thousands of lives. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are listening to stories of deep pain and loss and offering people the hope of Jesus Christ, who “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3, NKJV). Chaplain coordinator Hiram Sanchez met …
Bible Reading: Luke 15:8–10, NKJV While salvation is a free gift, it is not without a cost. It’s given to us freely, but it cost Jesus everything as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. There are also “costs” for you and me as we follow Christ. So many want to live the Christian life without any …
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” —Psalm 19:1, ESV Have you ever tried to share your faith with someone, but hit a block when they asked, “How do you know God exists?” Billy Graham received thousands of letters during his ministry filled with all sorts of questions, …
“I don’t mean to shock you, but I’m disappointed with God. I have a lot of financial problems, and if He loved me He’d be doing something about them. But nothing changes, so why should I think He cares?”
In the midst of widespread conflict and chaos, do you wonder if there’s any hope left? Filmed in Minneapolis, What Is Truth? features a message from Franklin Graham on the Gospel’s powerful, unchanging truth—and the certainty of a God who loves us. The 30-minute special also includes moving music from Michael W. Smith, as well as …
There are so many distressing things occupying the headlines these days, it can be hard to wrap your head around them. The people who lived in Bible times were no strangers to atrocity. But many were also well acquainted with the character of God—a loving, protecting Father quick to console His people. He comforted them then and comforts …
Technology looks vastly different today than it did in 1998, but the questions Billy Graham asked and answered during his TED Talk that year are still relevant for us as Christ followers. On today’s episode of her Fearless podcast, Cissie Graham Lynch shares her grandfather’s words from California 27 years ago. Where does evil come from? Why …
To sign the words motivated, excited, or fired up in American Sign Language (ASL), you can rub your hands together in front of your chest. During the Engage conference last week, this word was signed all over the room as Deaf attendees were inspired to put urgency in their evangelism. The event was hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic …
? It’s easy to procrastinate when it comes to sharing our faith. We put off that hard conversation until tomorrow or wait for a better time. But doing so loses the urgency of the Great Commission to “go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:16, ESV). In this special episode of her Fearless podcast, Cissie Graham Lynch shares …
The word Advent means arrival, and it refers to the arrival of Jesus Christ into the world. The “Advent season” usually starts four weeks before Christmas and concludes with the celebration of Christ’s birth. Some churches emphasise the Advent season more than others, but all Christians look forward to celebrating Christ’s birth during this season …
In early February, Pastor David Vandeput stood before more than 500 Christian leaders from across Belgium. As they worshiped, preached, and prayed in three languages, Vandeput could hardly believe what he was seeing. The large group was gathered to launch the upcoming Festival of Hope with Franklin Graham. “This is a dream coming true,” Vandeput said …
Most people use the phrase “the walls came crashing down” figuratively. But during recent flooding in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the walls of Zach’s* house literally fell down—in a moment, everything changed. The natural disaster made death a reality and showed Zach his need for a Saviour. When Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplain Robert Roulds …