“We survived it. It went right over our house. The path was right here,” Greg said.  The Winchester, Indiana, resident broke down in sobs as he spoke with chaplains about the traumatizing EF-3 tornado that tore through his home on March 14. The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) offered God’s comfort to Winchester residents, and reminded them that He is “a very present help in time of trouble” (Psalm 46:1, ESV). The post Reminding Indiana Residents There is Hope After the Storm appeared first on Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ..read more

Franklin Graham, who is coming to Scotland’s Hydro Arena for the June 22 God Loves You Tour, took a few moments to record a video message while in Glasgow: “We’re praying for this city,” he said, “and looking forward to seeing what God’s going to do.” Find out more about the God Loves You Tour in the U.K. The post A Special Message from Franklin Graham in Glasgow appeared first on Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ..read more

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Seventeen-year-old Anna* stood among hundreds of people near the front stage of the TAURON Arena Kraków. Two years ago, Anna had fled with her family to Warsaw from Ukraine after the war began with Russia. “In Poland, there are many people who have run from other places to come here,” said Franklin Graham during his Gospel message that touched Anna’s heart. By the end of the night, she had responded to Franklin Graham’s invitation to receive Jesus Christ in repentance and faith into her life at the God Loves You Tour (Bóg Cię Kocha). “She didn’t want to share with me,” said prayer volunteer Mo ..read more

>>Watch Live from Kraków:  Saturday, April 13, at 11:30 a.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. CEST In interviews with Poland’s national media, Franklin Graham, ahead of tomorrow’s God Loves You Tour in Kraków, Poland, explained the importance of preaching in this European Country. “Poland has held onto the faith probably longer than all the other European countries,” Franklin Graham said. “But it’s changing. It’s the secularists who hate God, they take God out of everything. “I want the people of Poland to know—hang on to your faith. Don’t turn your back on your faith.” This is the evangelist’s secon ..read more

The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains are deploying to Slidell, Louisiana—just north of New Orleans—where a tornado caused widespread damage on Wednesday. “We haven’t seen this much damage since Hurricane Katrina,” Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer said. The powerful EF-1 storm knocked out power for nearly 45,000 people statewide and left a trail of severely-damaged buildings, downed power lines, and toppled trees. “I’ve never talked to God so much before in my life,” said one resident who survived the storm. Crisis-trained chaplains will provide emotional and spiritual care to those ..read more

On April 25, 1974, plans for a Billy Graham Crusade in Portugal came to a halt due to the Carnation Revolution. The coup ended a dictatorship and brought the country greater civil liberties. But in the turbulent aftermath, the outreach was canceled. Although Mr. Graham never preached in Portugal, he shared the Gospel throughout the country in December 2011 through a home-based film project called My Hope with Billy Graham. Seven years later, Franklin Graham picked up where his father left off, holding the Festival of Hope in Lisbon, where more than 14,000 people heard the Good News with hundre ..read more

The world constantly tells us that we need more—but do we really? On the third installment of her Fearless podcast series “The Lies of I’s,” Cissie Graham Lynch calls out the danger of “I Need.” “Why is this a problem?” she asked. “When we confuse a want with a need, we’re always left dissatisfied,” Cissie said. “Ironically, as one of the richest nations in the world, we are one of the least content.” Only Jesus Christ can truly satisfy the human soul—and He can cultivate in us a thankful heart, she added. “The real question is, do you believe that God sees you and that He will truly provide ..read more

The Billy Graham Library hosted a bit of living history as many of Billy Graham’s executive team and their spouses gathered for a Senior Team Retreat in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ministry leaders represent thousands of individuals who have served with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) in its 74-year history. Many were joined by their spouses at the three-day event. “On behalf of Franklin Graham and Will Graham, we were honored to welcome some significant leadership from past BGEA history,” said David Bruce, executive vice president of the Billy Graham Library and Billy Grah ..read more

This month’s God Loves You Tour in Kraków is just under two weeks away, but the power of the Gospel is already changing lives through the outreach. Kalena*, a teen from Ukraine who lives in Poland, heard about the tour and signed up for a free evangelism class during preparations for the event. The young woman invited her parents, who were not Christ followers, to come along. They were some of the 3,000-plus people from across Poland who completed the Christian Life and Witness Course. The practical training equips Christians to live out their faith in Jesus Christ and share it with others. He ..read more