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Isn’t there more to believing in Jesus and demonstrating a life of faith in Him?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I grew up in the 20th century receiving a good education, but I was the only Christian in the school and at times was ostracized because my faith impacted my lifestyle. While most of the kids attended religious services, there was little evidence that they lived for God. In today’s society, it ...Read more
Where are we going wrong?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My wife and I were married after 9/11 and decided against having children. We felt it was unfair to bring children into such a troubled world that had no hope of getting better. There’s so much talk now about couples reigniting the idea of having children and living the good life, even being ...Read more
How can someone be so content as to look forward to the end of life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My parents have lived a full and quiet life, outliving most of their family and friends. I’m troubled when I visit them because they keep talking about Heaven and look forward to it. I’m a religious person, but I’m not obsessed with going to Heaven because it means death. How can they be so ...Read more
Where do we go from here?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: The present civilization seems frustrated by its own success. With the brilliance of technological advances, it seems we’ve achieved the ability to stay in constant motion and have knowledge on just about everything at our fingertips. The only wonder of “What is next?” strikes terror in most ...Read more
What was Jesus talking about when he mentioned the “eye of the needle"?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: With Israel so much in the news, it’s been interesting to see places and hear phrases that I’ve read in the Bible that never made much sense. A reporter showed a picture in front of the “eye of the needle,” and I was stunned to see a small opening in the wall of a cave. What was Jesus ...Read more
Aren’t those who buy and use drugs responsible for their decisions?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: There’s so much being said about the drug culture, putting all the blame on the dealers. Aren’t those who buy and use drugs also responsible for their decisions? – D.U.
A: Volumes could be written on the problem of drug addiction. The same is true for the millions of barbiturates swallowed ...Read more
Are the young generations living in fear of the future?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Popular Mechanics recently covered a story claiming that humans will one day become a mixture of humanity and machines. I think there should be a stopgap on the progression of technology; we may annihilate ourselves. I think the young generations are the first to see such a terrible storm ...Read more
Why are some people attracted to the Jesus of the Bible; while others are repulsed by His claim to being holy?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Some people are attracted to the Jesus of the Bible; others are repulsed by His claim to being holy. Why is this? – N.L.
A: Many people during Jesus’ earthly life saw in Him a quality of life they had never seen before, and they wanted to experience it for themselves. When they looked at Jesus,...Read more
Are we nearing the apocalypse?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’ve laughed at my grandma, who believed the world was headed for a cataclysmic end, something called the apocalypse. I loved her deeply, but couldn’t understand how an intelligent woman could believe such nonsense. But USA Today recently carried a headline: “Doomsday Clock is closer ...Read more
Where does all of this rebellion come from?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: When I see the extreme rebellion today on college campuses, on our city streets and even in the courts and churches, I wonder if God wishes he had created robots, like the United Kingdom did, naming them Adam and Eve. Where does all of this rebellion come from? – R.H.
A: Adam and Eve weren’t ...Read more
What will it take to turn us back to God?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: America is now celebrating its 250 th birthday. I am watching a series on the early days of America’s beginning, and it’s astounding to hear the references to God and the repetition of Bible passages from the halls of Congress to the small towns scattered across the land, calling on God to bless...Read more
How can I teach my children that they can be happy and still be Christians?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: How can I teach my children that they can be happy and still be Christians? Somehow, they think that by living according to the Bible, they cannot become what they want to be. – R.C.
A: The most important thing is to nourish children with God’s truth. A child is too young to have enough wisdom ...Read more
How can I apply my faith very effectively?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I have been a Christian for many years, but I’ve just recently discovered that I haven’t applied my faith very effectively, though I’ve tried. Where am I going wrong? – G.F.
A: You can never live life on the highest plane unless you are continually growing and moving forward. If Christians ...Read more
What is the key to teach my children the virtues of patience?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: In a culture that chases immediate satisfaction, it’s hard to teach my children the virtues of patience when I, myself, am impatient about everything. What is the key to learning what the Bible calls an attribute? – I.M.
A: Patience speaks of a person’s steadfastness when irritated or ...Read more
Do we we encounter Hell as we live with our mistakes?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I enjoy going to a book club meeting every month, and sometimes the Bible is used as a resource. But the subject of Hell is completely rejected, saying that people misunderstand what Jesus taught on the matter, explaining that we can make bad decisions, and the consequences are the hell we encounter...Read more
If everyone was more broad-minded, could peace be achieved?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Our country is so divided, and division highlights intolerance demonstrated by all people, whether in politics, sports, or conduct on airplanes. I can hear one side of an issue and agree with some of what people say. When I hear the other side, there are also some valid points. To say that one group...Read more
Why is it necessary to read the Old Testament today?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Why is it necessary to read the Old Testament today? It is antiquated and kind of unnecessary. It doesn’t even say anything about Jesus. I think He wants us to live the best life we can, given the circumstances we face in the modern age. – O.T.
A: The Old Testament may not seem relevant to ...Read more
Shouldn’t people just learn to forgive and go on?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I am frustrated with my daughter for her unwillingness to forgive her husband for something that happened years ago. Until she found out about a lie he told, they had one of the best marriages; now it is falling to pieces. Shouldn’t people just learn to forgive and go on? – B.M.
A: It’s not ...Read more
Isn’t the Bible a book of condemnation?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: People are always talking about going to Bible studies, but they don’t seem to learn anything. They just claim that God loves everybody. Isn’t the Bible a book of condemnation? – B.C.
A: The love of God can be entirely rejected. God will not force Himself upon anyone against their will. A ...Read more
How can I find a church that can help me understand the craziness of this world?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Just when we think the world is getting better, a new way to rebel is organized and carried out with no one to stop it. It seems people are reverting to the beginning of time, when the human race was rather barbaric. How can I find a church that can help me understand the craziness of this world? �...Read more
