Franklin Graham Christmas Devotional: Week 1
15 Comforting Bible Verses for Troubled Times
There are so many distressing things occupying the headlines these days, it can be hard to wrap your head around them. When will the madness end? The people who lived in Bible times were no strangers to atrocity. But many were also well acquainted with the character of God—a loving, protecting Father quick to console His people. He…
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Want to Grow Your Faith? There’s a Free Course for That
“Spend more time in study and prayer. That’s the secret of successful evangelism.” —Billy Graham There’s much uncertainty in the world, but for those who put their trust in Jesus, the certainty of knowing God is in control provides a comfort like no other. This assurance is imperative today, and many are searching for it.…
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Will Graham Devotion: Which One Are You?
Bible Reading: 3 John 1, NKJV (see below) My guess is that you know of Christians who are an absolute blessing to be around. They carry the joy of Christ wherever they go, sacrificially serving others while spreading the hope and peace of God with every step. Conversely, you have likely known people who call themselves…
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The Need for Hands to Speak Good News
“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” —Romans 10:15b, ESV The Deaf community, comprised of tens of millions of people worldwide, might better understand this verse as, “How beautiful are the hands that speak good news.” And rarely is this Good News communicated to the Deaf. Approximately 2 percent around the globe know and…
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‘His Jaw Dropped’: Longtime Addict Comes Clean
“I will show my greatness … and make myself known in the eyes of many nations. Then they will know that I am the Lord.” —Ezekiel 38:23, ESV Millions around the world are experiencing the Gospel through Search for Jesus, the internet evangelism ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). Hundreds of trained volunteers reach…
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Q & A: My Friend Isn’t Interested in God. What Can I Do?
Q: I’ve tried to talk to a friend of mine about God and Jesus, but she’s never shown any interest. I finally got up enough courage to ask her why, and she admitted it was because she doesn’t want God to mess with her life. What can I say to her? A: The most important…
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Does the Bible Value Women?
In Bible times, Jewish women were treated as second-class citizens. And under Roman law, women weren’t even considered citizens or given legal rights. Popular Greek philosophers—who dominated thought in Jewish culture—marginalised women, with some even calling them dangerous. Men could commit adultery while others turned a blind eye, while women who did such could be…
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Rapid Response Team: A New Hope
Earlier this year, New South Wales experienced some of the worst flooding in decades. March saw the most rain ever recorded, with flood heights setting new records in some regions across the state. Over 18,000 people had to evacuate as the waters quickly rose. Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) crisis-trained chaplains deployed alongside Samaritan’s…
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