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Why Isn't America in danger of going the way of other "great and powerful" nations?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is America in danger of going the way of other once great and powerful nations? When I read world history and see the fall and rise of the nations, I can’t help but wonder how our nation will be judged in the future. – J.N.
A: While America has been the most generous nation on Earth toward ...Read more
What does it mean to be Spirit-filled, and how can a person seek this out and find its guiding light?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: What does it mean to be Spirit-filled, and how can a person seek this out and find its guiding light? – S.F.
A: The tides of civilization have risen, the courses of nations have been changed, and the pages of history have been brightened by people who have been filled with the Spirit of God.
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Is the real battle in life the unseen world?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m beginning to realize the Christian’s battle is not with other people but rather unseen powers. I’m asking God to give me more love for others because many people don’t fully understand that the real battle in life is in the unseen world. – U.W.
A: The world, the flesh, and the devil ...Read more
Why can’t people stop "the insanity" and start all over again?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: In spite of the incessant search for world peace, we are watching our country – and the world – "implode" before our eyes. It’s actually embarrassing to watch the governments of the world cry peace when none of them want it at all. Why can’t people just STOP the insanity and start all over ...Read more
Does the Bible speak of this; if so, how does it apply?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m doing an internship in a recovery program as an addiction therapist. I came from an abusive home myself because of alcoholic parents and have a special tenderness for those who are caught in this horrible trap. I’ve specialized in teaching the importance of temperance. At first I thought it ...Read more
Should I feel guilty because I want to live life as long as possible to explore all I missed while raising my family?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m a Christian and retired. I anticipate great years ahead, but some of my friends make me feel guilty because I want to live life as long as possible to explore all I missed while raising my family. They say I need to talk about Heaven more because it will be more glorious. Who’s right? – E....Read more
Is it too overprotective to keep children from the loss of loved ones, funerals, and the mourning that is a part of life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My sister’s teenage children were kept from her funeral. Is it too overprotective to keep children from the loss of loved ones, funerals, and the mourning that is a part of life? – D.F.
A: Geoffrey Gorer, an Englishman, began a study of the change in attitudes toward death and mourning as a ...Read more
Am I successful or a total failure?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: We’re taught that reaching our goals is what life is all about and that if we don’t check off our wish list, we haven’t been successful. I’ve done everything I set out to do – and I’m in great despair. I have a lot of money, and even after retirement I’m young enough to do whatever I ...Read more
Is anger inherited or learned? Didn’t God show anger?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is anger inherited or learned? Didn’t God show anger? – A.I.
A: Every human being is capable of demonstrating anger. Think of a tiny baby who exhibits fits of temper before they can even talk. A toddler can fly into a fit of anger and upset the entire household. Husbands and wives react out of ...Read more
How do we convince our foolish young people to vote responsibly?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Our country is in serious trouble and as the election approaches, there may be a chance for a change, but if our young people do not learn the importance of being responsible citizens, what future do we have in America? – T.A.
A: It may surprise many adults to learn that most young people want ...Read more
Is our food-obsesses society sin or simply indulgence?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: There’s a lot said today about young girls and anorexia, but I don’t hear a lot about gluttony, and we have a population seriously overweight – me included. Is this sin or simply indulgence? – O.E.
A: Anything that consumes us, anything that causes us to think of nothing else, is sin. God ...Read more
Why should we worry about Heaven while we’re here on Earth?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Why should we worry about Heaven while we’re here on Earth? – H.N.
A: The Bible doesn’t tell us everything we’d like to know about Heaven, but the Bible does tell us everything we need to know about Heaven while we are here on Earth. We should believe what the Bible says ...Read more
Am I making light of religion when I tell my wife that there are a lot of religious analogies in the game of baseball?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My wife isn’t thrilled about my love for baseball but with the World Series approaching I am glued to the television. She thinks I’m making light of religion when I tell her that there are a lot of religious analogies in the game of baseball. Am I wrong? – W.S.
A: Years ago in the seventh ...Read more
Is this really a church, and are the people there truly Christians?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: After attending the same church for 40 years, the greatest challenge in moving to a different state has been finding a home church. When I ask about a certain church people tell me all about the music, sports and educational programs, but little about the Bible. Is this really a church, and are the ...Read more
Does the Bible really teach that animals will not be in Heaven, specifically people’s beloved pets?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Does the Bible really teach that animals will not be in Heaven, specifically people’s beloved pets? – B.P.
A: While the Bible does not specifically answer the question of animals in Heaven, no one can miss God’s creative work in the animal kingdom. God’s creation story is the first ...Read more
Is storing up treasures in Heaven, as the Bible says, more important than preparing a will?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is storing up treasures in Heaven, as the Bible says, more important than preparing a will? – S.T.
A: Few people like to dwell on death, and more people never prepare for it, but the Bible emphasizes these matters. Life is uncertain, but our future doesn’t have to be. Since death is an ...Read more
What is the difference between “professing Christ” and “possessing Christ”?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: What is the difference between “professing Christ” and “possessing Christ”? – P.C.
A: Professing faith in Jesus Christ is clearly not the same as possessing Christ, who is the source of faith. People can have religion but not know Christ. It’s having Christ that counts.
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How can I convince my friends that Jesus is real?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m a high school student trying to live so my friends will ask me why I believe in Jesus, but many of them don’t even believe that there’s a Heaven, much less a God that loves them. How can I convince them? – B.J.
A: The Apostle Paul appeared before King Agrippa and presented the truth of ...Read more
How can I change and be more like my Bible study friends?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I go to a Bible study but live differently from my friends. They treat me like one of them but I’m really not; I just like being around them but I could never be like them. I wish I could change my lifestyle but it’s too hard. – C.L.
A: There’s only one way to have victory over sin: be so ...Read more
