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Will God help us handle our retirement?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Retirement is looming over my wife and I and I wonder how we’ll manage this new experience, since she’s not accustomed to me being home all the time. Vacationing the rest of our lives isn’t one of our goals. – R.C.
A: Life is full of changes, but one of the greatest comes with retirement. ...Read more
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the First Corinthians?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) James
D) John
What was the name of the king who ruled over the Persian Empire during the events of the Book of Esther?
A) Cyrus
B) Darius
C) Artaxerxes
D) Xerxes

Why can't dads treat themselves to a night out?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’ve always been a “nervous father,” never feeling adequate for the responsibility; I have tried to care for my family and meet their needs, but it creates a lot of stress. I give my family everything they want, so I don’t know why people think it’s wrong to treat myself to a night or two ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Habakkuk that expresses the prophet's joy and trust in the Lord's salvation?
A) Habakkuk 1:1-11
B) Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
C) Habakkuk 2:2-20
D) Habakkuk 3:1-19
What was the name of the river that the Israelites crossed to enter the Promised Land?
A) Nile
B) Jordan
C) Euphrates
D) Tigris

Is the narrative that people are basically good and self-sufficient a false one?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Having graduated at the top of my class, engaged to be married, and ready to take on the world of international travel, my life collapsed when none of the leading corporations hired me, my fiancée ran off with my best friend, and the world closed down because of COVID-19! I haven’t recovered yet,...Read more
What is the famous passage in Micah that encourages people to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God?
A) Micah 2:1-13
B) Micah 3:1-12
C) Micah 4:1-13
D) Micah 6:1-16
What is the famous passage in Proverbs that describes the ideal wife?
A) Proverbs 31:10-31
B) Proverbs 20:6-7
C) Proverbs 3:5-6
D) Proverbs 16:3
What is the main theme of the Book of Philippians?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) Joy and contentment in Christ
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
What was the name of the king of Judah who ordered the repair of the temple and found the Book of the Law?
A) Hezekiah
B) Josiah
C) Jehoiakim
D) Jehoash

Pope returns to Vatican residence after canceling audiences due to light flu, undergoing CT scan
Pope Francis canceled his Saturday appointments after experiencing “slight flu-like” conditions, but a CT scan revealed no pulmonary issues, the Vatican said.
The 86-year-old pontiff went to Rome’s Gemelli hospital early Saturday afternoon to undergo a CT scan on his lungs “to rule out the risk of pulmonary complications,” the Holy ...Read more

Where will the corruption of people's hearts end?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I was brought up to believe that the story of Noah’s Ark was a fairytale and the great flood a myth. Visiting “The Ark” taught me so much about the Bible, and archaeology verifies this historical account. What astounded me most, though, was to hear why the flood came about — because of the ...Read more
What was the name of Saul's son and David's best friend?
A) Ish-bosheth
B) Joab
C) Jonathan
D) Abner
What was the name of the judge who killed the king of Moab by thrusting a sword into his belly?
A) Ehud
B) Shamgar
C) Abimelech
D) Othniel

Can people truly be helped before they come face-to-face with Jesus as their Lord?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: As a social worker, I’ve been trained in grief management, which includes encouraging people to find comfort in a religious practice. My job is on the line because of my personal beliefs, but people can’t be truly helped until they come face-to-face with Jesus as their Lord, correct? – G.C.
A...Read more
What is the famous passage in Jude that warns about false teachers and their ungodly ways?
A) Jude 1:1-6
B) Jude 1:7-13
C) Jude 1:14-19
D) Jude 1:20-25
What is the famous passage in Colossians that describes Christ as the image of the invisible God and the firstborn over all creation?
A) Colossians 1:1-14
B) Colossians 1:15-23
C) Colossians 2:6-15
D) Colossians 3:1-17

The God Squad: Thanksgiving and the posters
Every Thanksgiving I send you a list of things/people for which/whom I am thankful. The list is always outside of the traditional items like hearth and home. I have given thanks for powerline workers who restore electrical service after storms. I have given thanks for hospice workers who care for the dying in their last days. I ...Read more

Why have people forgotten the purpose of Thanksgiving?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It seems our nation has forgotten what the purpose of the Thanksgiving holiday is as we get caught up in meals, entertainment, and greed (Black Friday). I wonder if many people today even remember why America chose a holiday so tied to our early beginnings to celebrate our freedom and...Read more
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