On Thursday morning, a long line of brightly colored umbrellas followed the path to the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte,... The post Dr. Ben Carson Urges Christians to Never Waver in ‘The Perilous Fight’ appeared first on Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ..read more

Excerpted from a sermon by Billy Graham: Sometimes when I board an airplane there are dark clouds and it is raining. But in a few minutes the plane is above the clouds and the sun is shining. I can assure you that above the clouds in your life, the sun is shining. God is still there despite any tragedy that you may be experiencing. The Messages of Suffering Suffering carries a message of mystery. The Bible says, “Great is the mystery of godliness” (1 Timothy 3:16, NKJV). We may never know [why tragedies happen] until God explains all things to us. God never meant that there would be tragedy an ..read more

On what seemed like any other Tuesday night, Kendra Graham was preparing to speak in Johnstown, Colorado. The wife of evangelist Will Graham had come from North Carolina to talk about “Unrestrained Grace: When God Does Extraordinary Things to Draw Us Closer.” It quickly became clear that this was no ordinary evening. More than 700 women from different denominations, backgrounds, and communities came together for Biblical teaching, spiritual encouragement, and heartfelt worship. “It is thrilling to see the appetite of women for a deeper walk with God,” Billy Graham Evangelistic Association vice ..read more

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions.” —1 Timothy 2:1–2, ESV In a special Fearless podcast episode, Cissie Graham Lynch and Franklin Graham reflect on the tragic events of last weekend. One man was killed, and two others were critically injured in the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. “I hope [Donald Trump] realizes it was God that saved his life,” Franklin Graham said. As the two sat down together, Cissie reminded her listeners t ..read more

When torrential rains flooded their home a few weeks ago, Iowa residents Mike and Karen were grieving the recent death of her mom. As Mike told their story to Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains, he shared how faith is getting them through. Chaplains prayed with him and encouraged the family to continue trusting God for their next steps. “Lord we thank You that in … all this, they are still looking to You.” Will you pray for this family and all Iowa residents who suffered loss in this historic flood? The post ‘Still Looking to You’ appeared first on Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ..read more

In his latest book published this past May, Dr. Ben Carson writes that the United States is on the brink of a social breakdown. “This attack against America is being waged on two primary fronts—faith and family,” the neurosurgeon and former U.S. Cabinet member explained. In The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture’s War on the American Family, Carson looks at historical data to argue that strong families build a strong nation. He attributes many critical issues in our country today—such as decreased global influence and “ideologically driven political hatred levels not seen since the Civil W ..read more

Gretchen* was broken and wracked with guilt over her husband’s recent suicide. That’s when she came across PeaceWithGod.net and connected with Renee, an online chat volunteer with BGEA’s internet evangelism ministry. “I have been so sick with my grief, sobbing, that I can’t feel or hear anything,” Gretchen told her. “I’m trying so hard to fight my own darkness inside me. I know death—I have lost before—but suicide death is so complex, so different.” Unsure how to navigate such tremendous heartbreak, Gretchen felt helpless and overwhelmed with the thought that she failed her husband. Renee list ..read more

“God will welcome you as you are … white, black, with long hair, with short hair,” David Ruiz said. “God made you, and He loves you just as you are.” Those words were a lifeline for Joanna.* She was one of thousands in the crowd for the Family Festival with David Ruiz in Maturin, Venezuela. Joanna had been struggling with depression for a long time. Her last boyfriend had hurt her deeply, mistreating her and telling her that she was not “a good-looking woman.” Hearing those derisive comments led Joanna to doubt her own value as a person. “I even say to myself that I am ugly,” shared Joanna, vi ..read more

Frequent travelers carry certain must-haves on trips—headphones, power adapters, or maybe the latest bestseller. For Billy Graham, it was a portable library of Bible resource books he used to prepare Gospel messages around the world. In a special new display at the Billy Graham Library, “Platform for the Gospel,” visitors can see these and other items from his eight decades of ministry. The display also includes insightful quotes from the evangelist regarding the power of prayer. Knowing their efforts would be worthless unless they depended on God’s faithfulness, Billy Graham and his evangelis ..read more

Hurricane Beryl left a deadly trail from the Caribbean to Texas. On Wednesday, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) announced it is deploying to Brazoria County, Texas, and the city of Carriacou, Grenada, to provide emotional and spiritual support. The storm is responsible for at least 21 deaths across the Caribbean, Texas, and Louisiana. Powering across the Atlantic, Beryl strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane, becoming the earliest one on record. “To see a Category 5 hurricane form so early in the year is startling,” said Josh Holland, international director of BG-RRT. Beryl’s inte ..read more