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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The world is filled with temptation. Good people are tricked by it and don’t prepare for it. Where in the Bible does it speak to this great problem that thrusts people into doing things that we’ll pay for the rest of life? – T.O.

A: Many people believe that when they come to know Christ, they...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My family has enjoyed a great life for many years. We’ve had little trouble, little sorrow. But after Christmas, things changed as we lost a precious nephew in the New Orleans terror attack. While it is true he would have been safer to be at home on New Year’s Eve celebrating with his family, it...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Some people think God is filled with hate, while others see Him as the God of love. I believe the Bible says that God is love, but how can we explain why this is true? – G.L.

A: These are the words of Jesus: “For God so loved the world …” (John 3:16, NKJV). He indeed loves the world, yet ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Easter is coming, and I want to teach my young children what Easter really means because it is hard to explain to kids why we Christians “glory in the cross.” – E.M.

A: The ultimate victory of the cross is that it could not hold the Savior of the world. He finished His work for mankind there,...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Recently, we came through a tumultuous election where a candidate said that her party was the party of joy. I didn’t quite see that evidence. People speak of joy and happiness as one and the same. Is there a difference? – E.J.

A: We experience a sense of happiness when our circumstances are ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: With the change in administration, it’s exciting to hear that parents will be more empowered to decide on educational options for their children. We’ve been far too lax in allowing the government to take over the job of instilling in our children the proper education. What do parents lack today ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It was tragic to hear about the military man who committed suicide with a car bomb because he was trying to find a purpose in life. Why is this so prevalent these days? I can remember a father telling his son that the purpose of life is to labor in life by the grace of God. What has happened to our ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Bitcoin is the rage these days. I feel like I have to “unlearn” all I’ve been taught about finance so that I can comprehend the idea of cryptocurrency to get rich quickly. Why are people constantly running after the latest “get rich scheme”? – G.R.

A: God doesn’t condemn people for ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean to say yes to Christ? – A.C.

A: Many people struggle with whether to receive the forgiveness of Christ and accept His salvation. They want Christ to walk with them, but they don’t really want to walk with Him – along His pathway of forsaking all that goes against the Word of...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The term “person of faith” has become its own religion and people of all faiths are adopting it as their identity. Someone asked if I was a person of faith. I said, “Absolutely, I believe in Jesus.” She quickly identified as a person who believed in the power of self, but said she was glad ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My children have grown into young adults, and it concerns me that while they are physically older, their behavior is juvenile. They are good Christian kids – just immature. What I did as an 18-year-old is thought old-fashioned and dull. Even kids today think only of how to entertain themselves. Is...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Measures are being put in place to give aid to caregivers – encouraging employers to stand beside those who feel the weight of caring for loved ones while trying to stay employed. I recently buried my parents and had it not been for the loving acceptance of my young children in bringing them joy ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It’s astounding how many people today think the devil is a figment of imagination. Can there be hope for these people? Can they come to salvation if they do not believe Satan, while not as powerful as God, is still a terrible force to be reckoned with? – S.D.

A: Satan is a mighty prince with ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Believing in science has proved in many ways futile. I’ve seen throughout my lifetime science proven wrong. Are we defining it differently these days, or is science just man’s guess? – S.A.

A: Society puts a great deal of hope in technological progress, and science is learning to control just...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It is frustrating to watch our government leaders argue and pick at each other in the name of the law. While it is true that America has the greatest form of government on Earth, it is still greatly lacking. What can people do to live in peace with all men? – P.M.

A: No form of government has ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have trouble in the area of submission. I was a wayward kid and no matter how good my parents were to me, I disappointed them. I find in my Christian life I disappoint God and myself. What is the secret to overcoming this horrible cloud that hovers over me? – W.K.

A: The story is told of a ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: People tell me that as Christians we must “practice to be good,” but I thought God takes us “just as we are.” How can we practice to be good? – P.L.

A: Football practice. Art lessons. Piano practice. Rehearsal for the school play. Whatever a person wants to be good at requires practice. ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It seems there are many different kinds of Christians that hold to the belief that Jesus is loving but not angry. Doesn’t the Bible teach that God gets angry with mankind? And isn’t anger a sin? – G.A.

A: The Bible tells us that God “is slow to anger” (Nahum 1:3, NKJV). It means that He ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Our world is in shambles, but I am hoping with a new administration our country can turn things around for the better. Is this possible or will society continue plummeting downward? – D.M.

A: There is always hope and we’ve seen times of peace, but the only lasting hope for the world – and our...Read more