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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There’s a prominent Christian man in my community and he does a lot of humanitarian work and gives a lot of money to various causes. He said that he hoped he was doing enough to get into Heaven when he dies. This is heartbreaking because he cannot get to Heaven that way. If I were to send him an ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: When I feel depression coming on I sometimes think of taking my life and being done with it all. However, I am more of a coward than gutsy. I haven’t really found a way out of this vicious cycle of up and down emotions, and I do wonder how a person can find God’s help for the soul. – S.W.

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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why must people use such foul and vulgar language? And it isn’t just horrible language, but the harshness of people’s thoughts on the news and internet causing such angst. Why is this? – P.E.

A: Bitterness is an attitude of deep discontent that poisons our souls and destroys our peace. Few ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I heard a sermon that stated that just because we do good things doesn’t make us fit for Heaven and that we are in “spiritual poverty,” but what does that mean? – S.P.

A: The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most well-known sermons given by Jesus, but the reference to the poor is often ...Read more

In a column about religion I should be spending more time teaching about what religions believe. I will try to fix that this year.

Q: What, precisely, did God do on the Seventh Day? I like to rest, too, but staring at an empty computer screen all day gets old, at least for me. I am curious. Thank you. – (From J in Cary, North Carolina)...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve had a troubled life but have also known great happiness because of people in my church who have reached out to me in the Name of Jesus. They’ve shown compassion and given me sound advice, pointing me to Scriptures that give me assurance of God’s love and hope that He will be with me. I ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve been very proud of my career and accomplishments, but I was unprepared for financial reversals I’ve faced since the pandemic and have lost my job — my identity. I have wondered if this might be God trying to get my attention, admitting that I’ve put Him on the back burner because of my ...Read more