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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: A friend of mine (whom I’ve discovered wasn’t a friend at all) swindled me into investing a little money (I don’t have much) on a website about predicting trends on. I lost my meager savings and can’t blame anyone but myself. Does the Bible ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Growing up on Bible stories about Daniel in the lion’s den, Noah’s ark and the animals, and the sea rolling back its mighty waters as Israel crossed on dry ground are indelible in my mind, but I realize that these are likely illustrations more than true stories. If I could see something this ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My friends have six children and love them. However, both husband and wife are high up in academia and pour all their time into their work, not their family. They excuse it by saying they fear death because there may not be enough money to take care of their children [if the parents die young]. They...Read more

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland proposed a new $242 million settlement with hundreds of parishioners who claim they were sexually abused for years at the hands of local clergy, a plan that drew immediate pushback from the victims’ attorneys, who say it doesn’t go far enough.

The proposal, filed Thursday in U.S. ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m an elementary school teacher and find that when Christmas approaches, children ask some interesting questions about Jesus. Many of them don’t come from stable homes and often don’t have the security of asking questions. Not that I have all the answers, but I want to answer the children as ...Read more

Father Tom Hartman and I created an annual winter custom that sharpened our interfaith instincts. Tommy wrote the Hanukkah column, and I wrote the Christmas column. Since his passing in 2016 I have tried in my way to preserve the essential interfaith impulse that created the God Squad by looking inward at our own holiday ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m living in a new city, with a new job and new neighbors. When people invite me to their church, I ask them what they believe. When I visit the church, I learn that I’ve been duped, because it’s more of a cult than a church, but the window dressing they presented made me feel good about ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Where does a person begin reading the Bible? It is such a huge book and covers so much history and biographical material, but most of all, I’ve heard many people say that it contains the secrets for living an abundant life. As a new Christian, where do I begin? – N.R.

A: For the Christian, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve been reading a lot about Charlie Kirk encouraging marriage and starting families. Elon Musk challenges Americans to have more children because our population is declining. This will sound terrible, but I can’t justify bringing children into the world in the present state it is in – evil ...Read more

NORFOLK, Va. — The Masjid Ash-Shura mosque on Colley Avenue in Norfolk was vandalized between Sunday night and Monday morning with a series of black crosses spray-painted along the side of the building, but a group of volunteers quickly came together to help clean it off.

Police are in possession of a video that shows one man, at some point ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it possible to receive God’s forgiveness after we die? So many people say that prayer over a dead person to get them into Heaven doesn’t work. Is this true? – A.D.

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

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve always been a big fan of Hollywood movies. The sheer talent of star power, drawing millions of viewers into their fantasy world, is inspiring. But I’m done with their deception after watching the Golden Globes, when scoffing at God was applauded. What will be their response when they see ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it say about me that I am a believer in Jesus, but I live in fear of everything: losing my job, developing cancer, suffering rejection from my spouse. None of these things has happened, and there’s no indication that they will, yet I am overcome with the “what if?” Is there a secret ...Read more

Since Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas kind of bump up against each other this year, I send out to you all this old favorite God Squad, and with it my blessings for a year to find each other.

Q: I recently emailed my 8-year-old grandson, Zac, and asked for his Christmas wish list. He replied with the usual ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is the story true that Satan was once an angel named Lucifer and got kicked out of Heaven because he was evil? Is this really believable? – D.G.

A: Lucifer (meaning “morning star” in Hebrew) was an angel created to glorify God, but this wasn’t the role he wanted. His heart’s desire was to...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Where is Heaven? Some people say there is no such place, and I think it helps them believe that if there is no Heaven, there also is no Hell. Are people fooling themselves? – G.H.

A: God set a firmament in the midst of the waters, divided the waters from the waters, and called the firmament “...Read more

BEIRUT — With a rainbow adorning the early morning sky, tens of thousands converged on Beirut's waterfront on Tuesday to attend public prayers led by Pope Leo XIV — the culmination of an international debut that saw the U.S.-born pontiff repeatedly call for peace in a time of increasing war.

Addressing a crowd of an estimated 150,000 people...Read more

Q: I grew up with a mother with undiagnosed mental illness. In 'those days' there really was little understanding or avenue for help. My mother was emotionally and physically abusive, including one time attempting to kill me by suffocation. I've worked hard over the years to forgive my mother; it is an important part of my faith. I've attended ...Read more