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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Largely the world recognizes the Easter holiday but few understand its significance. My neighbor says that Easter is about forgiveness of sin but my co-worker says it is all about God’s love. Which is it? – E.S.

A: Christ died for one reason – because of God’s hatred of sin and His deep ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Education and sports are two things in society that seem to dictate lifestyle. Why is this so important; and if it is, should it be? I struggle to help my children choose what they should give their time to and whether it is important to go to a religious school versus a secular one. Many religious ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My wife and I are experiencing a great tragedy as we consider divorce after 35 years of marriage. I was impressed to watch our new president declare a fighting spirit to overcome the possibility of losing our nation’s freedom. Should I “fight, fight, fight” to hold my marriage together, or ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There’s a great awakening in our nation about health, and new hope is rising that people will come to their senses and lay aside binge eating and forsaking alcohol altogether. Does God place value on healthy living? – H.W.

A: There is great value placed on the physical well-being of people, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m embarrassed at our former president granting random pardons to high numbers of prisoners that have brought great pain to many who have lost loved ones and friends at the hands of these prisoners. I’ve only found some degree of comfort in knowing that God has forgiven me when I am also not ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Many of my friends who all go to church say that if we really live for God’s purposes, we will never experience tragedy. I do not believe this, for I know powerful testimonies from those who have lived through catastrophic troubles and the Lord has been greatly glorified. How is this explained? �...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have been asked to deliver a prayer at the beginning of a community event. When I asked my colleagues why they selected me, they said that I would be able to figure out how to pray in a way that covered all religions. This troubled me greatly since I believe God is the one true God who is Jesus ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does the Biblical phrase “the day of the Lord” mean? – D.L.

A: Paul wrote, “That Day [the day of the Lord] will not come unless the falling away comes first” (2 Thessalonians 2:3, NKJV). Paul used the same word again in writing to Timothy saying that “in latter times some will ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The world is filled with temptation. Good people are tricked by it and don’t prepare for it. Where in the Bible does it speak to this great problem that thrusts people into doing things that we’ll pay for the rest of life? – T.O.

A: Many people believe that when they come to know Christ, they...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My family has enjoyed a great life for many years. We’ve had little trouble, little sorrow. But after Christmas, things changed as we lost a precious nephew in the New Orleans terror attack. While it is true he would have been safer to be at home on New Year’s Eve celebrating with his family, it...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Some people think God is filled with hate, while others see Him as the God of love. I believe the Bible says that God is love, but how can we explain why this is true? – G.L.

A: These are the words of Jesus: “For God so loved the world …” (John 3:16, NKJV). He indeed loves the world, yet ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Easter is coming, and I want to teach my young children what Easter really means because it is hard to explain to kids why we Christians “glory in the cross.” – E.M.

A: The ultimate victory of the cross is that it could not hold the Savior of the world. He finished His work for mankind there,...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Recently, we came through a tumultuous election where a candidate said that her party was the party of joy. I didn’t quite see that evidence. People speak of joy and happiness as one and the same. Is there a difference? – E.J.

A: We experience a sense of happiness when our circumstances are ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: With the change in administration, it’s exciting to hear that parents will be more empowered to decide on educational options for their children. We’ve been far too lax in allowing the government to take over the job of instilling in our children the proper education. What do parents lack today ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It was tragic to hear about the military man who committed suicide with a car bomb because he was trying to find a purpose in life. Why is this so prevalent these days? I can remember a father telling his son that the purpose of life is to labor in life by the grace of God. What has happened to our ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Bitcoin is the rage these days. I feel like I have to “unlearn” all I’ve been taught about finance so that I can comprehend the idea of cryptocurrency to get rich quickly. Why are people constantly running after the latest “get rich scheme”? – G.R.

A: God doesn’t condemn people for ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean to say yes to Christ? – A.C.

A: Many people struggle with whether to receive the forgiveness of Christ and accept His salvation. They want Christ to walk with them, but they don’t really want to walk with Him – along His pathway of forsaking all that goes against the Word of...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The term “person of faith” has become its own religion and people of all faiths are adopting it as their identity. Someone asked if I was a person of faith. I said, “Absolutely, I believe in Jesus.” She quickly identified as a person who believed in the power of self, but said she was glad ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My children have grown into young adults, and it concerns me that while they are physically older, their behavior is juvenile. They are good Christian kids – just immature. What I did as an 18-year-old is thought old-fashioned and dull. Even kids today think only of how to entertain themselves. Is...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Measures are being put in place to give aid to caregivers – encouraging employers to stand beside those who feel the weight of caring for loved ones while trying to stay employed. I recently buried my parents and had it not been for the loving acceptance of my young children in bringing them joy ...Read more