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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve been a Christian for many years and have done a lot of volunteer work in my neighborhood and in other countries. I enjoy studying different cultures and seeing different places, but it seems all in vain – that there’s no purpose in all the busyness and chaos. Shouldn’t I be feeling a ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m discouraged because when I got saved, I believed what the church told me – that my problems would go away and I could live the abundant life the Bible promises. This hasn’t happened; in fact, it seems things have gotten worse. Have I misunderstood the promise of God? – R.T.

A: It’s ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Our church is hosting a special gathering for parents-to-be who never thought they would have a child of their own. They do not want gifts but have asked each person to bring a word of advice about raising children and building a happy home. I have never received such a request, and I want to put ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have never been an especially strong person. I’m strong physically, but I’m not strong emotionally. I do not have any particular disease, and I’m not given to depression as so many of my friends are, but I do fear – everything. I fear tomorrow, I fear loss of friends, and I fear that God ...Read more

MIAMI — As Florida education leaders signal openness to expanding religious expression in public schools, a recent survey finds broad support for school prayer in public schools — but only if it is optional.

The survey, released by the Pew Research Center in April 2026, sheds light on how Americans feel about different aspects of religious ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I own a bridal salon and am stunned at how many brides come in to be fitted for a maternity bridal gown. Many gals say they’ve been in a relationship, but now that they are pregnant, they feel they should marry. I understand that this happens and it is good for young people in this matter to marry...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it a grown child’s social responsibility to care for his or her parents? – C.P.

A: The Bible says much about our responsibility toward our parents. One of the Ten Commandments declares, “Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12, NKJV).

This is more than a humanitarian issue; it ...Read more

Q: Dear Rabbi, as a practicing Roman Catholic, I was not happy with the letter you received hoping you will abandon your faith. I would remind the writer that Jesus himself said, "Salvation is from the Jews." Not to mention the small detail that Jesus himself was a Jew. I do not understand the mindset that thinks that God got up one morning ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am an animal lover more than a people lover. If I could own one of every kind of animal as pets, I’d be the happiest person in the world, but I have to confine myself to one dog and one cat because I rent a small apartment. I get along much better with the animal kingdom, which is why I became a...Read more

A small northeast Kansas town is in the spotlight after the Vatican declared last week that it was excommunicating six Society of St. Pius X bishops, a day after four were consecrated without the pope’s approval.

St. Marys, a town of about 2,800, roughly 90 miles west of Kansas City, is home to a large population of followers of the SSPX, a ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My doctor told me that if I take care of my body, I’ll be taking care of my soul. How is that true? – H.A.

A: The Bible teaches that God has placed eternity in the heart (see Ecclesiastes 3:11). A person is more than just a body – each of us is actually a living soul! Our souls are created in...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I know that God takes care of His own, but does He care for people who reject Him and disregard Him completely? – D.G.

A: The Bible says that God has not left Himself without testimony. He has shown kindness by giving everyone “rain from heaven and fruitful seasons” (Acts 14:17, NKJV). ...Read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- As thousands of worshippers prayed in an open field in Écône, Switzerland on Wednesday, the ceremony came to an abrupt halt.

At the moment the priest elevated the host during the consecration — the most sacred moment of the Catholic Mass, when Catholics believe bread becomes the body of Christ — thunder cracked loudly ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There’s so much in the news about people contemplating suicide. What leads people to consider such self-inflicted doom? – S.T.

A: Life can – and often does – become so hectic. It leads into preoccupation with our immediate concerns, and we don’t step back and see the whole picture. For ...Read more

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Some issues, like immigration or student loans, are too divisive to unite Trinity Moravian Church.

"We've got quite a spread of political beliefs," said the Rev. John Jackman, who leads this 114-year-old red-brick church near Winston-Salem's old textile mills. Conservative Republicans sit with liberal Democrats. ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Our teenagers are angry with us for tightening up on their use of social media. We’ve always had a strong and healthy relationship with our kids, but the social media addiction case has revealed harm to youth. We teach our children to have discernment, because the prowlers of social media are ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Addressing a Philadelphia crowd live from the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV called for a “recommitment” to American ideals.

The first U.S.-born pope delivered remarks virtually at an interfaith ceremony inside Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center on the eve of the United States’ 250th birthday to accept the center’s ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I like the idea of a loving Jesus, but I am completely against a judgmental God, and Christianity teaches that Jesus and God are one. I certainly cannot find any such claim in the Bible. – O.O.

A: Not only did Jesus claim to be God, He also claimed to have the power of God. He said He has the ...Read more