Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. — Hebrews 13:8 (ESV) Whether you thrive on change or deliberately avoid it, there’s no denying our world has shifted over the past six months. Between cancelled plans and new routines, from widespread restrictions to protests, 2020 is probably not turning out to be the…
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. — Philippians 1:6 (ESV) You’re not the same person you were on 1 January, 2020. Likely, the resolutions you set for this year haven’t played out quite how you…
Since COVID-19 first made headlines last December, how we gather and communicate with others has drastically changed. But social distancing doesn’t have to mean distance from the people and things that bring joy. Despite the adjustments we’ve all had to make, there’s also one constant: God. And He could be using current events to get…
Do you ever just sit still, with no distractions except your thoughts? It’s one way to truly know God and experience the peace He gives, says Will Graham, vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. In sitting quietly with God, “You’ll find the stress of the world diminishing in the hopeful peace of the One who saves,” Graham wrote…
Following George Floyd’s death, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) offered a ministry of presence in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Crisis-trained chaplains are also offering emotional and spiritual care in the ministry’s headquarters of Charlotte, North Carolina, and served at protests in nearby Greensboro. The week that followed Floyd’s death was marked with both peaceful and uncivil protests…
Over several decades of ministry, including the Civil Rights Movement, Billy Graham answered many questions on race and prejudice. Here are some that still apply today: Q: Do you think our nation will ever completely overcome its racism? A: I know our society has made great progress in race relations during my lifetime—but you’re right: Much remains…
Wondering whether you’ll go to heaven? Worried your sin will keep you out? These questions weigh heavily on people, even without the added stress of a pandemic. The Bible says you can know for sure that you’ll be with God after you die. Romans 10:9 says, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord…
The world feels broken right now, and people without hope are floundering. But life wasn’t intended to be this way, Will Graham shared in a half-hour livestream Wednesday. In front of a rustic cabin and blazing fire, Graham and musical artist Crowder shared and sang about God’s promise to rescue us from the brokenness. The…
Put yourself in the place of the disciples for a moment. They were with Jesus, the most important person in the history of the world. They had seen miracle after miracle. They knew that Christ held boundless wisdom and power. They could have asked Him any number of questions seeking insight into the physical or…
What’s your threshold for the pandemic? Some are roaring ready for everything to reopen while others stay isolated. For control freaks, it’s maddening trying to stay safe and constantly thinking about social distancing, masks and hand wipes. There’s also the responsibility of trying to keep a family safe. It can be mentally exhausting. Letting go…