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Is there a difference between being an apostle for Jesus or a missionary, and are they both responsible for getting people saved?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is there a difference between being an apostle for Jesus or a missionary, and are they both responsible for getting people saved? – A.M.
A: Christian missions is a unique movement. Christianity in its pure form has no “axe to grind,” and “no system to foster.” Its work is to go into the ...Read more
Devotional for July 23
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer." -- Romans 12:12 (NKJV)
This verse provides practical guidance for enduring difficult seasons faithfully. Hope lifts the heart, patience steadies it, and prayer anchors it to God. Together they strengthen spiritual endurance.
Trials often reveal the depth of faith ...Read more
Meditation for July 23
"Just as we hope in You." -- Psalm 33:22 (NKJV)
Hope and trust are closely connected. The more believers place their confidence in God, the more firmly their hope becomes established.
Biblical hope is not wishful thinking. It is confident expectation based upon God's proven faithfulness and unchanging character.
Verse for July 23
"Let us not become weary in doing good." -- Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Faithfulness can feel slow when results are not immediately visible. This verse encourages perseverance in acts of kindness and obedience. Seeds planted today often bear fruit later. God honors steady goodness.
What was the name of the king of Judah who was known for his wisdom and wealth?
A) Hezekiah
B) Josiah
C) Solomon
D) Jehoshaphat
What was the name of the captain of the Assyrian army who threatened Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem?
A) Sennacherib
B) Ashurbanipal
C) Tiglath-pileser
D) Shalmaneser
Sacramento faith leaders barred from prayer vigils outside ICE building
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento religious leaders can no longer hold pro-immigrant monthly prayer vigils outside the John Moss Federal Building downtown.
A security guard at the building delivered the news last week to Sacramento Area Congregations Together, a coalition of faith-based community organizations. The group began organizing the ...Read more
My Answer
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Death is a frightening thing. Most people avoid talking about it. Funerals are becoming a thing of the past; yet, it seems apparent that though society runs from it, death is inevitable. Why do people say that death is different for the Christian as opposed to others who are not of that faith? – D...Read more
What is the famous passage in Zechariah that speaks of the Lord's promise to restore Jerusalem?
A) Zechariah 1:1-6
B) Zechariah 1:7-17
C) Zechariah 2:1-13
D) Zechariah 3:1-10
What is the famous passage in Lamentations that describes the suffering of Jerusalem?
A) Lamentations 1:1-5
B) Lamentations 2:1-10
C) Lamentations 3:1-9
D) Lamentations 4:1-2
What can be done about those who want to redefine freedom as their absolute right to disregard freedom that’s been won through the shedding of blood?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’ve always been proud of the freedoms our nation has enjoyed, but I’m fearful that our freedoms are slipping away from us because of those who want to redefine freedom as their absolute right to disregard freedom that’s been won through the shedding of blood. What can be done? – F.C.
A: ...Read more
What is the main theme of the Book of Malachi?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) The priests' faithlessness and God's promise of restoration
What is the primary author of the Book of Proverbs?
A) David
B) Solomon
C) Asaph
D) Ethan
Charlotte diocese releases letter addressing SSPX Catholics after excommunication
The Diocese of Charlotte wants Catholics attending SSPX chapels to know two things: You’re welcome back, and you shouldn’t keep going.
Nearly three weeks after the Vatican declared the Society of Saint Pius X in schism following its unauthorized consecration of four bishops in Switzerland, Charlotte Bishop Michael Martin issued his first ...Read more
What is the heart of the problem that’s caused our nation to lose its way?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: People say that the problem with America is that we need more education and opportunity. Surely no one can really believe that, but what is the heart of the problem that’s caused our nation to lose its way? – B.H.
A: The broken home has become the number one social problem in America, and it ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Luke that contains the parable of the Good Samaritan?
A) Luke 4:14-30
B) Luke 10:25-37
C) Luke 15:11-32
D) Luke 22:39-46
What was the name of the giant warrior that David killed with a sling and a stone?
A) Goliath
B) Sisera
C) Abimelech
D) Og
What is the famous passage in Matthew that contains the Great Commission?
A) Matthew 5:1-16
B) Matthew 6:1-15
C) Matthew 7:1-12
D) Matthew 28:16-20
What was the name of the king who allowed Nehemiah to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the city walls?
A) Cyrus
B) Darius
C) Artaxerxes
D) Xerxes
What can we do about our son who was led astray by a secular college?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I am desperate for my son who grew up in a solid Christian home and stayed active in church until he went to college. Now he has informed my husband and I that he no longer believes in his commitment to Christ that he made as a teenager. He says that his study of religion and philosophy in college ...Read more
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