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Doesn’t the Bible teach that God gets angry with mankind? And isn’t anger a sin?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It seems there are many different kinds of Christians that hold to the belief that Jesus is loving but not angry. Doesn’t the Bible teach that God gets angry with mankind? And isn’t anger a sin? – G.A.
A: The Bible tells us that God “is slow to anger” (Nahum 1:3, NKJV). It means that He ...Read more
Will Trump's administration turn our country around for the better?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Our world is in shambles, but I am hoping with a new administration our country can turn things around for the better. Is this possible or will society continue plummeting downward? – D.M.
A: There is always hope and we’ve seen times of peace, but the only lasting hope for the world – and our...Read more
Does the Bible tell us what God thinks of us?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My parents always told me what they think of me. Sometimes it was good; other times, I was embarrassed that they saw through me when I was being devious. Does the Bible tell us what God thinks of us? – G.V.
A: Humans view life from a personal point of time and space, but God views us from the ...Read more
Is there something wrong with enjoying the fruit of my labor?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m lucky to be retiring at 53, but it is a little unnerving when people tell me I might regret living to fulfill my pleasures that I’ve worked hard for – to enjoy the fruit of my labor. Is there something wrong with doing this? – R.P.
A: Reactions are varied because people are different; ...Read more
How can I teach my grandchildren the "rules of life?"
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: When I was young, I resented “rules of life” as my mother called them. However, I abided by them because I was afraid she might be right; that if I didn’t obey them, I might live to regret my actions. I’ve lived a fulfilled life but now I’m raising my grandchildren and when I use my mother...Read more
Isn’t there great harm in a rise in abuse of prescription drugs?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m so glad that our nation has elected a president who is committed to stopping illegal immigration that has aided rampant illegal drugs coming into our country. But there has also been a rise in abuse of prescription drugs. Isn’t there great harm in this as well, bringing about a rise in ...Read more
What does the Bible say about work in general?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: There is a lot said these days about getting Americans back to work, particularly following the devastation of COVID-19 that put small businesses out of commission. What does the Bible say about work in general? – W.P.
A: Jesus had a great deal to say about labor (work). He was interested in ...Read more
Who is to say what’s right or wrong with rap music?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is it wrong to listen to rap music? Some people say yes, others no. Some say it’s wrong to watch movies or certain television shows. Who is to say what’s right or wrong in these areas? – M.E.
A: We must remember that our minds are molded in many different ways – often in ways we are not ...Read more
Don’t people go to church anymore because there’s no longing for God?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: In an age of instant gratification, few people understand the term “longing for God.” Is this a reason why so few people don’t go to church anymore; there’s no longing for God because we can fulfill all of our desires instantly? – L.G.
A: Longing means that a person is unsatisfied or ...Read more
Is it true that God uses people more when they’ve been through the fire of difficulties and despair?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is it true that God uses people more when they’ve been through the fire of difficulties and despair? – T.F.
A: Consider the transformation in Simon Peter. He denied Christ. He was cowed by the crowd, shamed by a little maid, and took his place with the enemies of Christ. This was Peter who ...Read more
What does it mean to surrender ourselves to the Lord?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: What does it mean to surrender ourselves to the Lord? I am a Christian but I’m still a person with ambition and goals to attain. I doubt that the Lord expects us to give up our dreams. – S.A.
A: The hymnist J.W. Van DeVenter, who wrote “I Surrender All,” was not always a minister. His first...Read more
What’s the key to redirecting the mind?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Entertainment about dying and going to Heaven and coming back and telling breathtaking stories are popular. It’s a distraction from reality. The other horror that has been popularized is that Hell will be an eternal happy hour – fantasies that my kids are believing because of cultural ...Read more
Can I mend my relationships with my parents?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My parents didn’t have much time for us children but they did provide for us lavishly. I want to be successful like they have been – traveling the world, attending parties – but I can’t hide the fact that my siblings and I really don’t like being around them. I don’t want to just feed my...Read more
Is there a way to straighten out my tangled mind?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My job was eliminated and I was given the chance to work in another position reporting to a person I hired and trained. I left the company pretty mad. This was unfair and unjust. I’m not happy with how I’m handling it, but I would have been more miserable if I had stayed under such humiliating ...Read more
Why do people always point to the suffering of Job as a reason for sickness and hard times?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Why do people always point to the suffering of Job as a reason for sickness and hard times? – J.P.
A: The book of Job does not set out to answer the problem of suffering but to proclaim a God so great that no answer is needed.
God’s proving ground comes when trouble hits and the evil motives ...Read more
Why is it so hard to straighten out the messes people create?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: We’ve become a nation overcome by fear and danger. Our cities are no longer safe. Why is it so hard to straighten out the messes people create? – F.W.
A: Lawlessness is not confined to the city streets. Most law enforcement officers say the most dangerous calls are those related to domestic ...Read more
Is it true that there will be no darkness in Heaven?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is it true that there will be no darkness in Heaven? If so, why is darkness so bad? – D.B.
A: There will be no darkness in Heaven. The Bible says, “The city [of God] does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp … for there ...Read more
Isn’t our faith in God also a pledge of sorts?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: There is an attack on the Pledge of Allegiance in America and it has all but disappeared from the classroom. People say that pledging is deceitful because we can’t make promises we can’t keep. What a terrible thing to teach our children. Isn’t our faith in God also a pledge of sorts? – P.A. ...Read more
Why doesn’t God just come down and take over?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Why doesn’t God just come down and take over? People have already proven we are not equipped to handle the problems of being human. I’m ready for a new world order but not anything man can come up with! We’ve lost our sense of true democracy and liberty. – I.D.
A: The government in God’s ...Read more
