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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Some friends of mine don’t understand my personal relationship with the Lord. We share much in common, but not when it comes to God. They pride themselves in diversity and fail to recognize their own prejudice against God. Is it wrong to tell them He is seeking them? – P.M.

A: By nature people ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: A leading pastor who was interviewed on Fox News declared that the Old Testament is not for today. Is this true? – B.D.

A: The Old Testament may not seem relevant to us today – but it is, because it’s part of God’s holy Word. After all, the Old Testament Scriptures were quoted by Jesus when...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It has been gut wrenching to watch my parents grow old and exist in bad health that keeps getting worse. Why does God allow people, especially people who follow Him, to suffer so? The dying process is grotesque, and I think it is worse for the caregiver than the patient because we have no control of...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Many of my Christian friends say that the only way to live properly is to live by faith in God, but I pride myself in living according to fact, not suppositions. Religion is fiction, made up by multitudes of people. I prefer dealing with reality in order to navigate in a world that is increasingly ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My daughter is on a pursuit of finding happiness and though she grew up in church, she is on the wrong path. As her father, I see destruction ahead for her because she is running after the things society tells her will make her successful and happy. My part in it is that I’ve enabled her to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I pose this dilemma in hopes of coming to the right conclusion. I turned my life over to the Lord thinking that He would give me peace and prosperity through His salvation, but my life has gotten tangled up more than ever and it puzzles me. I anticipate every morning that the day ahead will be ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It was a wake-up call to me when someone asked how I spent my time. Other than my 40 hours of work each week, I couldn’t answer. I’m not sure that my life is really making a difference in spite of the fact that I work hard at my job. Is it wrong to stay busy doing things like sports and watching...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There’s an ad on television about getting a medical-grade EKG through an app on a mobile phone. The ad asks the question, “How’s your heart? I used this as an illustration to friends I was talking to about the Lord. They thought it was cool that a computer could calculate the heart’s ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m enraged because of what some people have said about me at work — unkind and untrue accusations. Is it really possible to “forgive and forget?” Even as a Christian, I don’t think I’m able to do that. – F.F.

A: What is impossible with people is possible with God. He can give us a ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My parents gave me the most beautiful Bible for Christmas. They became Christians after I came into their home through the foster care system. A couple who cared for me a short while before helped place me in this home after they led my adoptive parents to the Lord. Inscribed is the most beautiful ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Many people are unaware of the power Satan has. Does he put all of his effort in keeping others from God’s salvation? Or does the devil go after people of faith and, if so, how do we combat him? The Bible says that we should flee from the devil, but how can we if we don’t recognize him? – R.S....Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: When people use the phrase “this may be your Gethsemane,” what does that mean? – H.L.

A: The garden of Gethsemane is at the base of the Mount of Olives outside the gates of Jerusalem. The word Gethsemane means “oil press.” When olives are harvested, they are squeezed under an ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I was asked by a co-worker what the Gospel of Jesus is. I couldn’t explain it clearly. What’s the most concise way to be an effective witness? I want to be faithful in speaking God’s truth. – R.W.

A: The Bible says, “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My brother is discouraged in his faith, but he’s not walking away from it — at least not yet. His buddies set him up for temptation in such clever ways and he’s conflicted whether he should fall in with them. I’m quite a bit older than he is and helped raise him. Now that he’s in college, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It’s been a blessing to work in a VA hospital. The sacrifice of men and women for the sake of our nation’s freedom is humbling. While I always desired to work in a ministry organization or church, I’ve found that the Lord has given me a greater ministry in this environment. I’ve been able to...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Our society has become self-absorbed and filled with injustice. Hateful people are given enormous platforms by the media to spew their venom. Is this a sign of the times? – H.P.

A: Hate knows no bounds. It is in motion at every level. Looking out for number one has become the goal of many. To ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have not been able to find the right person to marry and some of my family suggest that I am too closed-minded to using a matchmaking service. They’re convinced I will find my soulmate online! Seems kind of cold to me. – M.N.

A: Matchmaking has become a booming business from Africa to Asia, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I dread having to go through another presidential election this year. I hear people of all religious persuasions calling people to pray, but does praying to multiple gods work? What’s the point? – D.P.

A: Sadly, many pray to gods that have no ears to hear and no eyes to see. But prayers lifted ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My degree is in hospitality management and my career has been in events planning. I enjoy the creativity of this industry; however, I am offended by the term “Very Important Person VIP.” My training teaches me that everyone should be treated as important. Does the Bible speak to this dilemma? �...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Working in the field of computer science has been fascinating—and sometimes scary, considering what goes into programming. My boss often compares computer software to the human brain. While I disagree with him, the brain is complex and as many say, “What goes into our brain eventually comes out ...Read more