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Am I making light of religion when I tell my wife that there are a lot of religious analogies in the game of baseball?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My wife isn’t thrilled about my love for baseball but with the World Series approaching I am glued to the television. She thinks I’m making light of religion when I tell her that there are a lot of religious analogies in the game of baseball. Am I wrong? – W.S.
A: Years ago in the seventh ...Read more
Is this really a church, and are the people there truly Christians?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: After attending the same church for 40 years, the greatest challenge in moving to a different state has been finding a home church. When I ask about a certain church people tell me all about the music, sports and educational programs, but little about the Bible. Is this really a church, and are the ...Read more
Does the Bible really teach that animals will not be in Heaven, specifically people’s beloved pets?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Does the Bible really teach that animals will not be in Heaven, specifically people’s beloved pets? – B.P.
A: While the Bible does not specifically answer the question of animals in Heaven, no one can miss God’s creative work in the animal kingdom. God’s creation story is the first ...Read more
Is storing up treasures in Heaven, as the Bible says, more important than preparing a will?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is storing up treasures in Heaven, as the Bible says, more important than preparing a will? – S.T.
A: Few people like to dwell on death, and more people never prepare for it, but the Bible emphasizes these matters. Life is uncertain, but our future doesn’t have to be. Since death is an ...Read more
What is the difference between “professing Christ” and “possessing Christ”?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: What is the difference between “professing Christ” and “possessing Christ”? – P.C.
A: Professing faith in Jesus Christ is clearly not the same as possessing Christ, who is the source of faith. People can have religion but not know Christ. It’s having Christ that counts.
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How can I convince my friends that Jesus is real?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m a high school student trying to live so my friends will ask me why I believe in Jesus, but many of them don’t even believe that there’s a Heaven, much less a God that loves them. How can I convince them? – B.J.
A: The Apostle Paul appeared before King Agrippa and presented the truth of ...Read more
How can I change and be more like my Bible study friends?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I go to a Bible study but live differently from my friends. They treat me like one of them but I’m really not; I just like being around them but I could never be like them. I wish I could change my lifestyle but it’s too hard. – C.L.
A: There’s only one way to have victory over sin: be so ...Read more
How can we pray and not be distracted while praying?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Our family has a real desire to practice prayer in a way that makes a difference in our lives and a difference in the lives of those we pray for. How can we do this and not be distracted while praying? It is a constant obstacle to us during times of prayer. – D.D.
A: Prayer is more than a wish; ...Read more
What is the truth about what really brings contentment in the good times and bad times?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I attended a funeral recently and the husband of the deceased who was very wealthy claimed that no amount of money can bring health back to someone at death’s door. My wife’s response to this was livid. She gave several examples of money providing last minute, life-saving miracles that brought ...Read more
Can’t miracles cause PTSD and the human mind to vanish?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: A well-known preacher made the comment recently that there is no such thing as PTSD, but rather the human mind is tormented by the disease of sin. Can’t miracles cause these diseases to vanish? – M.A.
A: Suppose by some miracle all the past could be straightened out and all of life’s tangles ...Read more
Is it true that people who love the world filled with evil must surely love the devil more than God?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is it true that people who love the world filled with evil must surely love the devil more than God? – L.W.
A: It is not loving the people of the world that is wrong; it is loving the things of the world – the world’s system.
Jesus said, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only ...Read more
Should I enjoy my last years and experience a newness of life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My wife has decided to end our marriage. Our children are grown and have moved on and it is true we have nothing in common any more. Our kids think we should enjoy the last years and experience a newness of life. Could they be right? – U.M.
A: Today the marriage vows have drastically changed, but...Read more
How can we know the soul and conscience are real?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: How can we know the soul and conscience are real? They have never been seen – not even by medical experts. What is the key to this phenomenon? – S.C.
A: God has put within each one of us something that cries aloud against us; it bears witness whenever we do that which we know to be wrong (see ...Read more
Is there some element of truth in these accounts or are they outright lies?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I heard a preacher caution people to be careful about believing stories of people going to Heaven or Hell and coming back to tell about it. Is there some element of truth in these accounts or are they outright lies? – I.D.
A: There have been many ...Read more
When God’s people go through a time of testing, is it true that outcomes seem to produce results that amount to gold?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: When God’s people go through a time of testing, is it true that outcomes seem to produce results that amount to gold? – T.G.
A: Job, the Old Testament saint, considered the wonders of God in the midst of his trials and hardships, he proclaimed: “When He has tested me, I shall come forth as ...Read more
Why does suffering get worse instead of better?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: With more breakthroughs in medicine and having more knowledge than at any other time in history, why does suffering get worse instead of better? – W.S.
A: There’s suffering in every country. People of every nationality experience untold pain. It’s been like this since the beginning. Personal ...Read more
Will the children of 9/11 ever recover from the mess that this tragedy has done to their hearts?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My children’s generation was ruined by 9/11 and I don’t think they will ever recover from the mess that this tragedy has done to their hearts. – D.P.
A: Every generation witnesses terrifying world events. The 21 st century was inaugurated with the horrific 9/11 tragedy that set the whole ...Read more
Isn’t being held to a higher standard a form of persecution?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’ve gained a large following by leading a Bible study. While I enjoy some perks that come from it, people hold me to a higher standard than others. Isn’t this a form of persecution? – P.R.
A: Life is easy when all goes smoothly; but when things go wrong, we can quickly lose our sense of ...Read more
How can I stop being so distraught?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m distraught at every turn in life. I believe in God and have even served on the pastoral staff, but I’ve had to step away because I can’t overcome my own total inability to deal with the twists and turns that seem to pile on more heaviness and despair. – I.D.
A: Paul tells us of the ...Read more
