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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it really true that Jesus Christ can transform who we are? – N.H.

A: Think of all the advancements in medicine, communications, and technology the human race has made. We should be grateful that God has given us the ability to make this kind of progress. But think of the tragic fact that these...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I need some tangible hope that if I turn my life over to Christ I will have this new heart that preachers talk about. I have to be assured before I can clean up my life to take this step. Is that too much to ask? – P.S.

A: A young woman once wrote, “Until last January I was a stranger to Jesus....Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m a baby boomer who survived the turbulent ’60s and I’m thankful to the Lord. But I’m not blind to the devastation we’re still watching as a result of the “free love” cult that emerged out of the rebellion. An article from UC Berkeley ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I started noticing behavioral changes in my sweet teenage grandson. His disposition has become hostile. As a little boy, he won Bible drills in Sunday school and my hope for his future was bright, wondering what God might have in store. Now instead of listening to the Lord, he’s listening to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The rebellion of the ’60s seems innocent compared to the degradation we see in the culture today. I guess we became accustomed to immorality in all of its various phases and society has become desensitized. Why can’t people see that we are destroying ourselves, our children, and their future? ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I love to garden. When spring comes, it’s therapeutic to dig in the dirt, bury seeds, and spend the summer water and pruning, waiting for the harvest. In the winter, my family and neighbors enjoy the fruit of the labor and our tables at Thanksgiving have the beauty and bounty of [...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m reading a book that declares emphatically Hell is not real and is simply a figment of human imagination, but that if Hell is real, it will be more fun than Heaven. Why would Jesus present such a dark picture of a fantasy and call people foolish who do not believe Hell is a literal place? – S...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve tried with great diligence to study the Old Testament but I go into a daze. I desire to learn about the end times but am weighed down with things like the Minor Prophets, the numbers, the difficult names, and genealogies. Why the detail? I’m a Christian and understand the Gospel but to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My granddaughter says she loves Jesus, that the Holy Spirit guides her. Her church teaches that God wants people to live abundant lives and forgives indiscretions. She lives with her boyfriend and serves in many capacities in the church. How can I explain she’s living life against Him? – L.I.

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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does the story of the Good Samaritan really mean? – G.S.

A: A man had been beaten and robbed and left at the side of the road. Upstanding men journeying along that road passed him by – ignored him. Then came the Samaritan.

The Samaritan was despised by both Jews and Gentiles, but when he ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The entertainment industry uses a lot of religious words to catch people’s attention but the films, animations, songs, awards, and so on have nothing to do with religion: SoulCycle, Soul Music, etc. The word “soul” has fascinated audiences ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My professor has given an assignment for students to read and report on what truth is based on sound research and resources. I chose to use the Bible. The professor rejected my resource material. I was given a resource list and told to choose a title from it; all of the books were fiction. The Lord ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My children have been invited by my neighbors to go to Sunday school. My biggest concern is that my children, 11 and 13 years old, are too young to understand the Bible, and I fear they may be taught something that I won’t even understand. Am I being too protective? – W.M.

A: Parents have ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My son was highly honored to be awarded a full scholarship to one of our nation’s most prestigious universities. He’s been shocked to see firsthand the diabolical agenda of many of the professors – preventing students from disagreeing and standing on the fact that America was founded on godly ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve been an advocate for the unborn. There is swelling support and powerful voices for the cause with the hope of turning people away from taking innocent lives, often causing them regret and despair. A friend of mine told me that the phrase “choose life” is from the Bible. Is that really ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My children were in a school drama – a play about angels who appeared to people in despair – proclaiming the goodness of God. What does the “goodness of God” mean? – G.G.

A: God’s grace – God’s goodness – is quite simply His love, mercy, and forgiveness – the wellspring of ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It is disturbing to observe so many people today lacking common courtesy. There seems to be a spirit of depression; frowns instead of smiles, and a general unhappiness in people’s countenance. Is there an explanation? – P.C.

A: Although many social customs differ from one culture to another, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: More people deny the traditional belief that in the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Even some churches are saying that the Old Testament should be put aside – ignored. I believe in being progressive, but this seems dangerous and irresponsible – especially depriving our children ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean to store up riches in Heaven, and is it true that when the Bible speaks of riches it is referring to virtues, not money? I do have wealth and underwrite many social causes. Does that have any merit in the afterlife? – H.S.

A: We are only stewards of the world’s resources. They...Read more