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I do want to belong to Jesus and do something for Him
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I went to a vacation Bible school, and I learned a lot about things that happen in space. One of the lessons was about God sending us a lifeline. I still don’t understand how that’s possible, but I do want to belong to Jesus and do something for Him. – L.L.
A: In the early years of the space ...Read more
How can I use the blessings I’ve had to help others consider their own relationships?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My elderly father died several months ago, and I miss him so much. He was fortunate to have lived a long and healthy life up until the very end. He was an encouragement to me, and no matter what was happening, he was my rock of stability and was such a testimony for the Lord. I know I’ll see him ...Read more
How do I become more like Jesus?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I wish I could see things from God’s eyes instead of mine. I feel like I concentrate more on trying to be good than being good. How do I become more like Jesus? – G.P.
A: Those who have flown in an airplane know that planet Earth looks much different from high in the air than from the ground. ...Read more
How can a person learn to be more cheerful?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: A friend of mine told me that I need to work on being more positive, but I honestly find it hard when I look at the state of the world with all of its problems and issues. Whether it is an individual or a nation, there is so much to be negative about....Read more
Will the world ever be unified?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: We live in a very confused world, and it seems the main reason is because everyone believes something different. I read an article titled “The Truth According to Me.” It was scary! If each person can define truth (the difference between right and wrong), it seems the world will never be unified....Read more
How can a false religion be identified?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: How can a false religion be identified? – F.R.
A: A false religion is like the imitation of high fashion. The very presence of counterfeits proves the existence of the real. There would be no imitations without a genuine product. God’s original ...Read more
Why is it necessary to invite the Holy Spirit to live in me?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I believe in God and accept Jesus, but I have not invited the Holy Spirit to live in me – and no one can really explain why this is necessary. The Bible says that we shouldn’t dabble in the spirit world. – S.W.
A: The Holy Word of God teaches of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy ...Read more
Is gold the greatest of treasures listed in the Bible?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is gold the greatest of treasures listed in the Bible, and what does the verse mean when it says that we shall come forth as gold? – P.G.
A: Gold that is found in rocks is challenging to retrieve. It takes a lot of work to get it out. This is called refining work. The gold is heated until melted,...Read more
Is God’s love different from ours?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Loving people is sometimes very hard to do. It is easy to show love to those who are kind and compassionate. But as hard as I try, it is impossible to show love and compassion to a lot of people who are always stirring things up and causing trouble. Yet God loves in a way I can’t. Is God’s love ...Read more
What does it mean to mount up as eagles?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My church asked if I would lead a children’s class, and I would like to teach them some meaningful lessons using stories about God’s creation – particularly with animals, starting with the obvious story of Noah and the ark, but then progressing through Scripture, helping them learn that the ...Read more
In the age of cancel culture, how can we cancel all the noise?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: The world seems so noisy these days. I miss sitting on the front porch with my grandparents listening to the breeze, the crickets and the occasional hoot of the owl. A grandmother myself now, I’m concerned about all the distractions my grandchildren are exposed to, what their eyes see and ears ...Read more
Are there thoughts on Heaven that most people never ponder based on Scripture?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m writing a term paper on what people believe to be the glories of Heaven. I know it will be a place of perfection, but I cannot use anything but the Bible as my resource. Are there thoughts that most people never ponder based on Scripture? – H.I.
A: The journey God has set before us isn’t ...Read more
Does the Bible really teach that all believers are actually itinerant evangelists?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Does the Bible really teach that all believers are actually itinerant evangelists? – I.E.
A: Itinerant evangelists are the most important ambassadors and messengers on Earth. They are a mighty army, spreading out across the world with a vision to reach their own people for Christ. Evangelism is ...Read more
Are Christians given special traits in life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is it true that Christians are given special traits in life? I heard someone speak of this, but I had never really heard this before – that Christianity is superior to other religions. If true, are these identified in Scripture? – S.T.
A: Christ is supreme! But there are certain privileges that...Read more
Is there something more I can do to help me get over this emptiness?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: The sudden death of my husband just after his retirement has caused grief deep down inside, and the days don’t get easier, but harder. I know that the remedy is to set my mind on others’ needs, and I have been able to reach out to others. Is there something more I can do to help me get over this...Read more
Shouldn’t Christians have enough sense to make decisions about the normal things in life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Where in the Bible does it say to pray about everything? I don’t see this demonstrated in Scripture. Shouldn’t Christians have enough sense to make decisions about the normal things in life? – P.O.
A: The Bible says, “In everything by prayer … with thanksgiving, let your ...Read more
How can a Christian associate with others who are involved in the world without being influenced or swayed for the wrong?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My granddaughter came for a visit while on spring break from college, and I learned that she was unhappy with life. It scared me. After asking many questions to try to discern what was causing this, I concluded she was too filled up with success – at the top of her class and has charmed her way ...Read more
Should we teach children about being strong but kind, especially in a world that is so filled with hate?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m trying to teach my rather high-spirited son about learning a little gentleness. My friends tell me not to quench his spirit – that it could alter his personality. I certainly don’t want to teach him the wrong things, but isn’t it right to teach children about being strong but also doing ...Read more
Is wanting to spend my life well and do worthy things for others – not to achieve things for myself a lazy approach to life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: A lot of emphasis is put on ambition and achievement. Is this really what should motivate people? I can’t say I have ambition to be great, but I want to spend my life well and do worthy things for others – not to achieve things for myself. Some of...Read more
Is the principle of dying as a Christian based on how long a person has been saved?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is the principle of dying as a Christian based on how long a person has been saved? – A.P.
A: One’s salvation is not determined by how long a person has been saved (repenting of sin and accepting Christ as our Savior). There have been those who have repented on their deathbeds and been saved. ...Read more
