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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: A well-known preacher made the comment recently that there is no such thing as PTSD, but rather the human mind is tormented by the disease of sin. Can’t miracles cause these diseases to vanish? – M.A.

A: Suppose by some miracle all the past could be straightened out and all of life’s tangles ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it true that people who love the world filled with evil must surely love the devil more than God? – L.W.

A: It is not loving the people of the world that is wrong; it is loving the things of the world – the world’s system.

Jesus said, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My wife has decided to end our marriage. Our children are grown and have moved on and it is true we have nothing in common any more. Our kids think we should enjoy the last years and experience a newness of life. Could they be right? – U.M.

A: Today the marriage vows have drastically changed, but...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: How can we know the soul and conscience are real? They have never been seen – not even by medical experts. What is the key to this phenomenon? – S.C.

A: God has put within each one of us something that cries aloud against us; it bears witness whenever we do that which we know to be wrong (see ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I heard a preacher caution people to be careful about believing stories of people going to Heaven or Hell and coming back to tell about it. Is there some element of truth in these accounts or are they outright lies? – I.D.

A: There have been many ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: When God’s people go through a time of testing, is it true that outcomes seem to produce results that amount to gold? – T.G.

A: Job, the Old Testament saint, considered the wonders of God in the midst of his trials and hardships, he proclaimed: “When He has tested me, I shall come forth as ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: With more breakthroughs in medicine and having more knowledge than at any other time in history, why does suffering get worse instead of better? – W.S.

A: There’s suffering in every country. People of every nationality experience untold pain. It’s been like this since the beginning. Personal ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My children’s generation was ruined by 9/11 and I don’t think they will ever recover from the mess that this tragedy has done to their hearts. – D.P.

A: Every generation witnesses terrifying world events. The 21 st century was inaugurated with the horrific 9/11 tragedy that set the whole ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve gained a large following by leading a Bible study. While I enjoy some perks that come from it, people hold me to a higher standard than others. Isn’t this a form of persecution? – P.R.

A: Life is easy when all goes smoothly; but when things go wrong, we can quickly lose our sense of ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m distraught at every turn in life. I believe in God and have even served on the pastoral staff, but I’ve had to step away because I can’t overcome my own total inability to deal with the twists and turns that seem to pile on more heaviness and despair. – I.D.

A: Paul tells us of the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have many goals in life that haven’t come to fruition no matter how hard I’ve worked. Is Jesus’ goal for mankind different from what we’ve imagined? All of the conferences I go to tell me that we should strive for the abundant life that God promises – the fulfillment of our ambitions. �...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I used to think that persecution of Christians only happened in countries steeped in violent ignorance, but seeing things happening in the 21 st century makes me afraid that I won’t know how to prepare my young children for the future. Can we as Christians really carry out Biblical teaching when ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am a Christian, but I disagree with others who say that thinking a bad thought is as bad as doing it. There’s no way this can be true, yet many stand on this as an absolute truth. How can this be? – T.D.

A: Robert Browning said, “Thought is the soul of the act.” Ralph Waldo Emerson said, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It is true that our nation is in a free-fall that seemed to escalate with the 9/11 attack. Many church leaders are calling for a revival, but many believe it’s too late and that we don’t have a majority of people concerned enough to make a difference for good. I was born in 1930 and I can recall...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m fascinated by archaeology and will be joining a crew going to Greece for a study on the subject. I saw a trailer on television about an upcoming video series “Israel Explored.” Some of the testimonials from archaeologists document digs and finds and it does make the passage in the Bible ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve been busy getting my education, arranging my life and gaining experience along the way to make me useful to God. I’m realizing that while these things are important, perhaps I’ve overlooked the greater reason for living. I groan when I think of all the opportunities I’ve missed in the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: When I hear the song “Just as I Am” on television, I am compelled to respond and I do each and every time, but I’m not sure lasting change occurs – nor am I sure I want to drastically change. I go to church and help people, and this shows God in my life. But could God be calling me to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Are moral values established by a government or by God? – M.R.

A: News headlines are filled with stories of immorality. In fact, immorality is glorified today. The Scripture teaches that God hates immorality and there are numerous warnings from God.

For centuries, our civilization has often been...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean to surrender completely to God? – C.S.

A: We begin to surrender to God when we first accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The word Lord means just that – “Master.” Many people think they could never surrender their will – but it happens all the time. Many who give in ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I love Jesus because His life teaches us to love others and help others. I resent people who harp on Jesus judging people, which is hardly love. Why can’t people see that love and judgment are complete opposite emotions? – L.J.

A: Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, said that the soul is ...Read more