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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m concerned for my children growing up in a “depressed” society. It’s shocking how many children are on antidepressants. What are doctors and parents thinking? This is leading them into addictive habits. I recall my parents reflecting on the Great Depression and while it made life hard, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Some people say that we should honor God on Sunday by not working. My husband is a policeman and he doesn’t have a choice about his work schedule. There are some people who think he is being disobedient to the Lord because he can’t go to church. They act as though on Sundays all crime stops for ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I hear preachers say that we should memorize Scripture. Where in the Bible does it say this? Memorizing is hard work with little return. – M.D.

A: The Bible says, “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11, NKJV).

Satan is the great discourager and ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I stay to myself and mind my own business, but I’m criticized by friends at church that say I’m responsible for reaching out to others so they can see Christ in me. Can I help it if I’m shy? – B.M.

A: While there are some who keep private thoughts to themselves, whether painful or joyful, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it a sin if we doubt some things in the Bible? – D.B.

A: The story is told of a young man who was having difficulty in submitting his will to God. He doubted everything. Emotionally, nothing seemed real to him. Someone gave him some advice: “A man’s will is about self – doing what he ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why does Jesus say that churches are filled with lukewarm and worldly people who are in danger? – L.P.

A: The promoters of change offer a grand vision of world unity. Globalists and international affairs specialists believe they can change the world. But worldliness is actually a spirit, an ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m a Christian counselor and have been offered a lucrative position with an online company that provides insight to the unknown future. There are no restrictions on what resources I use as long as I don’t say anything bad about other resources like astrology. Is this compromising? – P.R.

A: ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have a ministry to homeless people. Some refuse to listen to what the Bible says about securing a home in Heaven, saying they need a home now, and they question whether Heaven is a real place or an imaginative place. – R.P.

A: Homeless people can be found just about everywhere throughout the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m trying to comfort a neighbor who lost two family members within days. My neighbor is afraid her testimony will be weakened because she cannot overcome the grief. Is there a word of hope? – W.H.

A: Even in the midst of grieving, mourners begin to look for glimmers of hope. First, an hour ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean for Christians to be citizens of Heaven and Earth? – C.C.

A: Believers in Jesus – those who have been saved and obey God’s Word – are citizens of God’s kingdom. The Bible says that the kingdom of God is within them. While ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I asked my doctor how I could prevent the aging process. He smiled and said, “Die early.” He was trying to be funny, but his answer was actually profound. I guess there is no other way to defy the aging process other than to die young. – D.Y.

A: From the moment a child is born, the fight ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean to have a household of faith, and do people have to believe the same things to be a part of it? – H.F.

A: The church is the spiritual family of God. Most people think of a church as a building or a group of people. Some think in terms of varied denominations and many church ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: God put us on Earth to be happy and make the world a better place. Why do most people feel it isn’t really that way? – B.P.

A: We were not put on Earth to be preoccupied with ourselves – our own problems and pleasures. We weren’t even put here just to make this a better world (although that...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I struggle with anger and my tongue follows. When I get angry, I rattle off everything bad in my mind, pointing at others who enrage me. Then I get home and suffer terrible guilt. I was brought up in a rather strict home but filled with love. Why can’t I conquer this? – C.T.

A: Scripture says ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Does the Lord expect Christians to forgive those who deliberately hurt us and turn their backs on us? Even my brothers are against me because I hope to be a preacher someday, and my mom never says anything to them because they’re not Christians, but she expects me to always be the one forgiving ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My friend’s an expert competitor in sports, but he thinks his success will carry him through life. I feel desperate to get through to him that the most important thing in life is to know Jesus Christ and put Him at the center of life. As long as he wins, he rides high, but one of these days he’...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Christians know that we can never attain perfection while living on Earth, so why does the Bible say that we should be like Christ who is perfect? – B.C.

A: We’ll never live perfect lives on Earth, but for those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord, He desires to conform us to the image of ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The war with Iran is dragging on and it’s frightening to think of the ramifications if solutions are not found. This very well may be an unsolved war. – U.W.

A: There are many kinds of battles and wars. The greatest of wars is the enemy of the soul.

Satan attacks in various ways, leading to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why is society attacking the family and home and making it hard for people to raise their children to learn about God? It seems the worldly system has lost its mind! – L.M.

A: God intended for the home to be a family’s foundation, a place of security. The family is the most important ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Life is hard every day. I have so many things to deal with, and while I’m a Christian, I can’t do what other people say I should be doing – helping to feed others and do for others. Does that make me a bad Christian? – B.C.

A: To say we love God and care nothing for our fellow man is to ...Read more