On the morning of February 21, 2018, my grandfather, Billy Graham, slipped silently and sweetly into the presence of Jesus. He was called home in a manner that was fitting for a servant of Christ who had uncompromisingly served his Lord for the better part of a century. He closed his eyes in the earthly…
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Dear Friend, The Lord said through the prophet Malachi, “From the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations” (Malachi 1:11, ESV). Today I am praising God for making His name great in Southeast Asia. We just returned from the two-day Love Phnom Penh Festival in Cambodia’s capital city—the first such…
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Franklin Graham has encouraged Christians around the world to pray for those affected by the virus. “Pray for the government of China, their ministry of health and global health care providers as they seek for medical answer,” he said. Graham, whose grandparents were medical missionaries to China from 1916-1941, has a heart for Christians…
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As Australia faces one of its worst bushfire seasons in decades, crisis-trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) have been ministering to dozens of hurting hearts, offering a listening ear and sharing a message of hope to distraught residents. While chaplains have been serving in various parts of the continent since September,…
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The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is sending two groups to Australia to minister to those affected by raging wildfires. Here, a firefighter backs away from the flames in Tomerong, Australia. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) is sending two groups of crisis-trained chaplains to the states of Victoria and New…
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As bushfires rage through Australia—threatening the lives of residents and first responders—Billy Graham chaplains are offering emotional and spiritual care. Here, firefighters pull a water hose after putting out a spot fire near Moruya, Australia. (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) Since late September, Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) chaplains have been ministering to Australian communities facing…
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This years’ bushfire season has been catastrophic. In NSW alone, bushfires have burnt more than 6 million hectares of land, over 1,500 homes have been destroyed and at least 22 people have lost their lives across the nation. Billy Graham Rapid Response team (BG-RRT) chaplains have been responding to give spiritual and emotional care to…
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Dear Friend, When the angel appeared to startled shepherds in the hills outside Bethlehem, he heralded this long-awaited announcement: “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who…
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Dear Friend, Thank you for touching lives through the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) ministry. You are helping bring comfort, hope and spiritual guidance to people in the midst of devastation. During the past year, we deployed 739 chaplains to 49 different areas around the world affected by natural and man-made disasters. These volunteers prayed…
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For residents in Queensland and northern New South Wales, bushfire season has started early with more than 68 homes and outbuildings destroyed or damaged by fires over the last few weeks. Stretching from Yamba to Cairns, the destruction is widespread and severe. Many people are struggling with despair as their homes and property now smoulder…
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