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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean to live a consecrated life? – C.L.

A: God’s Word tells us that He calls out to sinners – that is, anyone ever born, and He calls out to individuals because He is a personal Savior.

The Bible says, “‘Come now, and let us reason together,’ says the Lord, ‘though your ...Read more

When Father Tom was alive I used to tease him about Lent which are the 40 days before Easter. When I was a kid in Milwaukee, I had Catholic friends who would beg me for my bologna sandwiches on Fridays because Friday Lenten meals for them were small and fishy. By the time Tommy and I were grown it seemed to me that meat meals had begun to sneak ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What is the secret to living in the world, but not of the world? This is a hard one to figure out. – W.L.

A: Christians must live in the world. We are to infiltrate the world for the purpose of winning the world to Jesus Christ. We are not to participate in the evils of the world. There are ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Jesus must have a lot of patience. For centuries, He’s watched human beings make a mess of the world He created. People seem so absorbed in themselves while complaining about things that we build up and then tear down. Does God run out of patience? – G.P.

A: Millions of dollars are spent every ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The church leadership has asked me to start an outreach to the elderly, but my friends are pleading with me not to spend my life in this type of work. They say it will make me old before my time, reasoning that the church is just taking advantage of me. Who should I listen to? – G.C.

A: The Word ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: How can I help my boyfriend to understand the reality of Hell? He is convinced that there is a Heaven, but he totally rejects the place made for Satan and all those who follow him in rebellion against God. He accepts the Biblical accounts of Heaven, but believes that Hell is a matter of the mind. �...Read more

Q: Dear Rabbi Gellman, I enjoy your column and look forward to reading it every Sunday. Regarding Fr. Tom's message to Michael, I have to wonder why Fr. Tom visited Michael and not you? Sorry, no offense, but the skeptic in me wonders if Michael could have made it up. – (From P in Farmingdale, Long Island)

A: Yes, I thought about ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I reconnected with my best friend from high school, who was voted most likely to succeed – and she did. Her desire was to lead in compassion care in the area of nursing, and she earned her doctorate. Though she excelled in that area academically, I was horrified to hear her brash conversations at ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My church is having a contest, and several of my friends are in a competition to see how many awards they can win by doing volunteer work. The key is not to do the same thing each time. It’s been sad to watch as people so appreciative of the help ask if the person will come back to visit them. My ...Read more

DETROIT — As southeast Michigan's Muslim community prepares to fast and pray during the holy month of Ramadan, they're also being warned.

Reports of increased enforcement and detainments by the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that have led to bloodshed in Minnesota have some Muslims in Michigan concerned about gathering with...Read more

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A pastor at a Western Kentucky church has been arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a minor, Kentucky State Police announced Monday.

David Rodgers, 40, of Utica, was arrested around 7:35 p.m. Feb. 16 after an investigation determined he had a sexual relationship with a juvenile “through a position of ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I hang around a pretty cool group of guys in the music industry who rap about Jesus being cool and doing awesome things for people. It has helped people to accept Jesus as a more relevant figure, showing tolerance for different lifestyles, demonstrating unconditional love rather than judgment (which...Read more

This Tuesday and Wednesday, four holidays from different cultures and religions overlap in a rare calendar year.

The celebrations of Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) and Lunar New Year both occur on Tuesday, Feb. 17. This won’t happen again until Feb. 13, 2029, according to the websites chinahighlights.com and mardigrasneworleans.com.

Ramadan is ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It sure is hard getting through divinity classes at an Ivy League university, but what can I do? I got an unbelievable scholarship, and having a degree from higher education such as this could open all kinds of doors for me when I enter the workforce. How can I protect myself from the blatantly ...Read more

Sitting onstage in an echoey historic synagogue, next to a U.S. senator and a cardboard cutout of his newly released memoir, Gov. Josh Shapiro reflected on the Pennsylvanians who give him hope.

As he had in other stops on his book tour up and down the East Coast, Shapiro often referred to his book’s title, Where We Keep The Light, and the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is the tomb of Jesus Christ considered one of the wonders of the world? – N.H.

A: We can say with certainty that wherever Jesus was buried for three days, He is not there today, for He has risen! The wonder of wonders is that Christ is alive and He reigns in the hearts of men, women, and children...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: As a doctor who has been in practice for more than 10 years, I see patients who are physically fit. And while I would not diagnose them as having emotional problems, they are consumed with the potential of having health challenges. Fortunately, I work in a small clinic owned by Christian physicians....Read more