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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: So much is said these days about “believing the science.” I am an educator but I think people are confused when hearing this because in recent months science has not been absolute in its analysis of a virus that doesn’t seem to go away. I am not sure if science is to blame or the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I enjoy taking my friends out for a nice meal on their birthdays. They accept my gift but are offended when I pray for God to bless our meal together and to bless the friendship we have. A couple of my friends asked me to change the ending of my prayer, in Jesus’ Name, and say, “In the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am weary of broken promises by those we elect to represent our best interests. People are weary of hearing politicians promise unity. Just when things seem to be going well, some catastrophe happens. Why is this repeated throughout history? — G.O.

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

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does the word “apostasy” mean Biblically and is it even a relevant word in today’s society? — B.A.

A: The Biblical teaching about apostasy means a “falling away,” as the Apostle Paul describes to the church at Thessalonica. This “condition” affected every area of life....Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why do people scoff at the thought of Jesus Christ coming to Earth the second time? — S.C.

A: The Bible says that there will be scoffers in the last days — people who refuse to believe that Jesus Christ will return to Earth as the King of kings. They disbelieve this truth just as they ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have a hard time controlling my emotions yet I want to live a good Christian life. Are emotions stronger than a person’s will? — E.W.

A: The story is told of a young man who was having difficulty in submitting his will to God. He doubted everything. Emotionally nothing seemed real to...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: For the Christian what’s the difference between Satan tempting us and God testing us? — T.T.

A: Temptation is a very powerful thing. Scripture says that mankind is in spiritual warfare and that enemies have power and skill to tempt us. This is why the Bible warns us to flee temptation ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am 11 years old. My mom says that I should always work hard to be the best I can be. Mom says that we should practice living the best life to honor God too; that’s sometimes hard when other kids make fun of me. Is there a verse in the Bible that says we should work hard at being good? �...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The dread of sickness and death has permeated our world the past year and it caused me to consider why now more than in past years. The virus is on the lips of everyone and has crowded everything else out. Is this normal and should the fear of sickness and death paralyze us so that we no ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There’s been a display of terrible hatred in our country. How does God look on anger? — P.A.

A: When the Bible tells us that God “is slow to anger” (Nahum 1:3), it means that He is patient beyond man’s capability. But there are many instances when God’s anger is revealed. The ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Some churches teach that people can win eternal life in Jesus as Savior after death. I am a Christian but I have to say that I don’t really know how to find the answer to this. — L.D.

A: There is life after death and every individual must make the decision to repent of sin and receive ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Our country doesn’t even resemble the America we once knew — the land of the free. Where in the Bible is there anything similar that has happened to a God-fearing nation? — G.F.

A: America has gone a long way down the wrong road by moving away from its spiritual heritage. This is not...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have lived a long time remembering the evil displayed at Pearl Harbor and decades later on 9/11. We are watching the success of the cancel culture, but will evil ever be “canceled”? — C.C.

A: When Jesus Christ comes back to this earth, evil is going to be destroyed. The devil ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There is so much evil in our society today and government seems to be at the heart of all the problems. Is this a fair diagnosis, and can anyone turn the world around? — A.S.

A: The world’s specialists may employ all the diplomacy and skill at their command, but at best they reach only...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve been a Christian most of my life and am grateful that my parents had the freedom to raise me in church according to God’s Word. Instead of being conformed to the ways of the world, I have learned about being conformed to the things of Christ, but the nation is rapidly changing, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am just beginning my legal career and have been offered a large salary and lots of perks. My friends say that I am concentrating on things instead of value. What is wrong with that? — S.P.

A: Luke 16 is the famous passage about a rich man whose disobedience to God led him to reject the...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have trouble getting along with people. I try hard to be understanding but things people do and say irritate me. My mother told me that I can’t change others but I can change myself. I’ve tried but it is hard and I’m frustrated. — C.M.

A: A woman once wrote a letter describing ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it wrong to set goals and work hard to reach those goals? Some people have told me that God has a purpose for our lives and if that is true, why set our own goals? — G.S.

A: As human beings we should all be wise in planning for life, like getting a good education, preparing for ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is the human soul real and can each person really find a soulmate? — H.S.

A: The subject of the soul has a prominent place in our thinking. Finding the sole source of real love brings light into life? Salvation in Jesus Christ is the only hope for the soul. Only He can illumine the dark ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is jealousy what motivates hatred and why is hatred so prevalent in the world today? — J.H.

A: Hatred abounds all over the world and often stems from jealousy. Satan’s hatred of God was due to jealousy. He wanted to be exulted instead of exulting the God of the ages.

At no time in ...Read more