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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am ashamed to confess that, though I’ve been a Christian since I was a kid, the only prayers I pray are when I get myself in trouble and shout, “God, help me!” I’m not alone in this and am beginning to learn that prayer is much more serious and joyous than my feeble approach. Where do we ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am a worship leader in my church and love it. One of the church leaders told me that I should write more about living a holy life. Isn’t that a little outdated? That’s one of the reasons people are reluctant to go to church, because of the standard churches once imposed on people. We can do ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It is stunning to hear people talk about praying when something goes wrong, but they couldn't care less about God when things are good. Isn’t this strange? – H.P.

A: Many people pray only when they are under great stress or facing some crisis. People who have never prayed may find themselves ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I was convinced that I was physically in bad health until I went through every test imaginable. When my doctor told me I was in excellent condition, I fell apart. Then I wondered if I was mentally sick. The doctor told me that one day, artificial intelligence was going to be able to look into our ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve been noticing news stories that reference the Lord’s Prayer. I often hear it recited at public rallies. What does it mean when it says, “Give us this day our daily bread?” I have always advocated, if you don’t work, you don’t eat! And I work hard to provide for my family’s daily ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Self-help writers, podcasters and celebrity speakers fill people’s minds with propaganda that swings from telling us how bad we think we are to how great we can be by immersing ourselves in their programs of self-discovery, self-assessment and self-worth, with the aim to encourage people how they ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I watched a documentary online about generations from A to Z, literally! Generation Z and now the newest generation called Alpha! The testimonials painted a dark picture of young people having no purpose in life. It made me ask, what are we doing ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My pastor had to step aside after leading our church for many years. He does seem remorseful at his immoral failure, and I believe he has repented of his sin, but it has jolted our congregation. How can we rebound from this and make sure his replacement won’t do the same thing in time? – C.D.

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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have had so much failure in my life and have played the fool. But the Lord has saved me, and with His help, I’m picking up the pieces of my life. I want to learn from these things so that it will make me wiser. What does the Bible mean when it says to be content with having a lot or a little? I ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I find it easy to make money and have several revenue streams. If I give up some side hustles, can I find favor with the Lord? – S.H.

A: Giving up something to follow Christ is not earning salvation. When we hold on to something that is dearer to us than receiving the greater gift of salvation in...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I listen to a podcast that is distinctly about exercising self-control, something my generation doesn’t know much about, but I’m glad I at least try to exercise this muscle (though I can’t find out where the muscle is). Does the Bible talk about how to have self-control? – G.J.

A: Self-...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I do volunteer work along with many others who say they’re Christians, but their language and humor sure don’t reflect it. Are these things overlooked by God? The Biblical phrase “by their fruits you shall know them” means to many people to feed the hungry and give to the poor, while ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Freedom of speech has been a hallmark of our nation, but I’m afraid to say that it is taking the place of truth. Can there really be freedom without the real truth? – F.T.

A: “The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God” is a familiar oath. It precedes a sworn ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My daughter moved her children from a public school to a private Christian school. It’s costly, but she and her husband decided they would give up vacations and take other cost-saving measures to get their children into a better academic environment where the Word of God is taught and honored, and...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I attended one of the largest churches in the nation a few weeks ago while in Texas and heard the pastor say that God intends for every person to be successful and be a winner. He said that God has never destined anybody to live a mediocre life. This is troubling because I wouldn’t say that my ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My son was excited to start college and received a baseball scholarship to a Christian school. We were so thrilled that he could pursue his dream in this type of environment. But even he has been surprised at how watered down the Bible classes have become. How can this be? Never did he think he ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: People are getting away from funerals these days, saying that they are too morbid, too time-consuming and too costly. Instead of burying people as traditionally done, the new fad is cremation, filling an urn with ashes, and then eventually scattering the ashes across gardens and bodies of water (...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m a writer of poetry, and some of it has been published. I’ve been asked if Biblical poetry has influenced my work. I had to answer that I’ve never studied it. Is it considered holy Scripture, or does it simply reflect human emotion, pride, and humility? – P.V.

A: The psalms teach man how...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Feeling empty has got to be one of the weirdest feelings in the world. As I write this, w; there’s something not quite right? – E. H.

A: “Why am I so empty?” This is a question many people ask. We’re taught to be independent, to make it on our own. We admire those who appear to be ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I saw a T-shirt that said J is for Jesus and Joy. Most of my friends see J for Jesus as Judge. Where does the joy come from? – G.J.

A: People saw in Jesus a quality of life they had never seen before, and they wanted to experience it for themselves. When they looked at Him, they saw joy and peace...Read more