Truth

Will Graham Devotion: A Roman Governor’s Role in That First Easter

Bible Reading: Matthew 27:22-24, ESV Easter exists because Jesus died for our sins and conquered the grave. We celebrate life at Easter, because death lost its sting with Christ’s triumphant resurrection. Sadly, many have never experienced the true meaning of Easter. They may know of Jesus and what He accomplished on the cross, but they can’t …

‘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 Devotion: How Do You Know What’s True?

  Bible Reading: John 8:31-32, ESV “What is truth?” This was the question that Pontius Pilate asked Jesus in John 18:38. It’s such a pivotal, eternity-altering question that I have this page marked in my Bible so I can find it immediately. Many believe that truth is relative—truth for you is not necessarily truth for me. …

Will Graham Advent Devotional Week Two: Shepherds

Advent means “arrival,” referring to the arrival of Christ into the world more than 2,000 years ago. As we near Christmas, we’re reflecting on how certain people in the Bible responded to the birth of the Messiah, with passages taken from Will Graham’s book, In the Presence of the King. Each week includes a couple of questions …

‘THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE’

Men and women today are seeking various kinds of freedom. In many places of the world, people gather in crowds and shout, “Freedom!” Once I was at a World’s Fair and saw the tremendous prospects of science presented in the exhibitions. I thought of what Einstein said shortly before he died. “I feel,” he declared, …