Q. I’ll be honest. I’m afraid. A. I hear what you are saying. I think most of us probably dismissed this in its early stages, only to come to the realisation that it’s a much bigger monster than originally anticipated. My friends, I’m going to be honest: The world has every reason to be afraid. From…
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Q. What should I be doing while I’m forced to sit at home during the coronavirus pandemic? A. First, pray! This will accomplish multiple things. It will develop your relationship with God, lift your spirit, and possibly give you further direction on what to do next. Second, spend time in God’s Word, the Bible. I’ve heard…
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Q. How should I pray during COVID-19? A. Where to begin? There are so many things to pray for right now. To start, pray for your leaders in your community, your state, and our country, regardless of politics or political affiliation. These are difficult days, and they need wisdom and prayer. Pray for those on the…
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Q. As a follower of Jesus, I have faith that the coronavirus won’t harm me. Why should I let others tell me how to live my life? A. I understand where you’re coming from. After all, we are not to live in fear, especially since our days are numbered by God. I am grateful for the…
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Q. What good can possibly come from a disaster like COVID-19? A. I know that many are hurting badly through this pandemic — physically, financially and emotionally. COVID-19 is devastating on many levels. I’m not about to say that it’s good. However, as in past disasters, good can come from bad situations. In fact, “we know…
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“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13, ESV It’s the heart of a first responder. To run into a crisis situation — no matter how volatile — and help however possible. In a word, it’s love. But today, with the rapid spread of…
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Wandering outside more these days? Stay-at-home orders and beautiful spring weather have given many people a chance to chitchat and meet neighbours from a safe distance. With so much fear and negativity surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, offering your neighbours some encouragement can be refreshing. Plus, with no televised sports or after-school activities, your cul-de-sac may…
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by Will Graham Think back to just one month ago. What were you doing? What were you planning? We were concerned with so many things: school, sports, spring break, Easter, weddings, and even funerals. Some were reason for celebration. Others were reason for sorrow. However, they all had one thing in common — they were…
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As you navigate the current reality of the coronavirus, have you considered the possibility that there’s a God? Even if you’re not sure He’s real, millions of people around the world are convinced. What if they’re right? What do you have to lose? In this 1998 TED Talk (see excerpts below), Billy Graham talked about how…
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In the days since COVID-19 began infiltrating the globe, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) created special web pages through its internet evangelism ministry, Search for Jesus, to address the fears quickly spreading among people of all languages. These pages were created in English, Spanish, Korean, Arabic, Mandarin and Portuguese. Each gives the online visitor a chance to respond to the never-changing Gospel in…
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