“I serve as a volunteer because we have been called to make disciples and this is where I can do that.” David is an Australian volunteer chat coach for BGEA’s Internet Evangelism ministry, Search for Jesus. Four months into David’s volunteering, he sat down one night to chat with a man who reached out through…
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At times, fatherhood can be daunting. Maybe there are moments you don’t have a clue what you’re doing. The swaddling. The tough questions. The disciplining. The nurturing. Other times, maybe it feels like you really earned that “#1 Dad” coffee mug. But whether you ace the test of fatherhood every time or not, you’ve been…
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Responding to natural disasters. Answering spiritual questions online. Training believers to reach their communities for Christ. These are just a few of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s (BGEA) Gospel-centred efforts that wouldn’t be possible without your prayers and support. Meet a few donors helping us fulfil God’s command to “go therefore and make disciples of all…
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God created us and our souls long, even ache, to connect with Him. So, when a person realises their need for God and asks Him into his or her heart, new questions arise: How do I spend time with God? Can I actually get to know Him? In reality, even lifelong followers of Christ might not really know…
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Whether manoeuvring COVID-19 restrictions, a serious illness or natural disaster, some people simply remain peaceful – in all circumstances. Others wonder how that’s even possible. After all, many of us experience anxiety and fear when our world is shaken. It’s possible to have that kind of assurance – to know you’ll be OK when the storms…
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Dear Friend, I just want to say thank you. In the midst of the coronavirus and uncertainty, with an incredible amount of unrest around us, you make the continued proclamation of the Gospel possible. In writing this letter, I have to be candid with you. As I watch what is happening around the world, it’s easy to…
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As the world watched the horrific aftermath of the explosions in Beirut, Lebanon, a woman contacted Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s (BGEA’s) Arabic Facebook page to ask for prayer. The page is part of BGEA’s internet evangelism ministry Search for Jesus, which operates in six languages, including Arabic. As Dana and the volunteer chatted back and forth, Dana shared that…
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If you’ve ever felt unequipped or at a total loss on how to handle your kids, be assured you’re in good company. Over the decades, mums and dads wrote to Billy Graham asking for spiritual guidance on dealing with family situations. “Parenting is the most important responsibility most of us will ever face, and none…
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Anger. Stress. Hopelessness. The Lebanese people were grappling with these feelings even before a huge explosion shook their capital city last Tuesday. Between ongoing economic issues and political tensions, this tragedy is now another burden the tiny country has to bear. “There is shock and devastation everywhere,” Milad Dagher told the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) after…
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He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” – Psalm 91:1-2 A massive explosion that engulfed Lebanon’s densely populated capital of Beirut last Tuesday left at least 157…
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