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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

The belief that death is not the end of us and that our souls live on in Heaven or Hell, or some purgatory in between, is a huge leap of faith, but it is not the last leap.

The next leap is believing that the dead not only live on beyond the grave, but they can also contact us from Heaven. (...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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BALTIMORE — Born into a family of devout Catholics, Marc Floto was almost destined to be an altar boy at his local church, the former Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Baltimore County.

So when he was 5 or 6 years old, his parents “pretty much pushed” him to do just that. But they had no idea about the life-altering consequences ...Read more

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

Pope Francis has apologized for using a homophobic slur during a recent closed-door meeting with more than 200 Italian bishops, the Vatican said.

The leader of the Catholic Church was heavily criticized on Monday after multiple Italian news outlets reported he had used the Italian term “frociaggine” when discussing the admission of gay men ...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

The legal battle between the Carmelite nuns of the Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity and Bishop Michael Olson may be over after a second lawsuit was dismissed on Wednesday, but another fight involving orders from the Vatican over who has authority over the nuns is brewing.

On Wednesday and Thursday, a representative appointed by Rome was ...Read more

Q: My husband passed away Aug. 14, 2023, the day of our 52nd anniversary. It is now almost one year. Therapy helps me talk (mostly) cry and my “good friends” check on me constantly. Many acquaintances keep me busy and I do have clubs I belong to. My sons and their families (grandkids are the best medicine) keep me in the ...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

DETROIT — Attorney General Dana Nessel released the third of seven reports Wednesday related to a years-long investigation into clergy sexual abuse within Michigan's Catholic dioceses.

The report on the Diocese of Kalamazoo indicated there were 19 priests accused of sexual misconduct between the diocese's founding in 1971 and 2024; 12 of ...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

BALTIMORE — The 58-year-old woman couldn’t bear to share the details of the sexual abuse she suffered as a child, but its effect on her came across loud and clear Monday in a Baltimore courtroom as she faced the leader of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

“Do you see me now?” she cried toward Archbishop William Lori, who was seated across ...Read more