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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m taking a course in Old Testament studies and have been appalled at the idolatry that was prevalent among God’s people, particularly the fact that the Ten Commandments clearly state that there should be no other God but God. The New Testament says that if we confess Him with our mouth, He ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have a cousin who calls me weekly with a new problem – always a people problem – and whatever the case, the other person is the one at fault, never her. When I try to give some advice, she tells me I’d understand if I walked in her shoes. What’s the right response to someone like this? It�...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It is interesting to note how offended people are when something is said about Hell; yet most people use the word like commas in their communication, and they particularly use it when they want to offend someone. This seems hypocritical. Many people get so angry that they declare they want someone ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: When I watch the unrest on college campuses, it makes me mad at first, and then it makes me sad because these kids (who are really young adults) are so misled. They may be highly educated, but they are outwardly foolish. They’ve been pumped with hatred by others, and their hatred is toxic. One ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I resent when someone tells me that I am just as bad of a sinner as someone who has committed murder. The worst thing I’ve done is lie to my parents. Where in the Bible does it say that a liar is as bad as a murderer? – A.C.

A: From the human standpoint, some sins seem worse than others – ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: When I became a mother, I was fearful that I wouldn’t be able to guide my children spiritually because I was a babe myself in the faith. My mother recalled reading in “My Answer” a response to a question about how to engage children in learning the Bible. A friend then gave me a wonderful gift...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m shocked that God allowed certain stories to be part of the Bible. There are some pretty rough characters. I thought the Bible was a storybook about God’s love. – G.L.

A: The same Book that tells us over and over again of God’s love warns us constantly of the devil who would come between...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I love Jesus, and I try to obey His commands, but I doubt that I can really be good enough to get into Heaven, though I try. How can I be good enough to get in since I sin even when I don’t mean to? – H.E.

A: We will never be good enough to go to Heaven. That statement may be shocking to hear, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: A popular prayer app is getting a lot of attention, and the name of the Holy Spirit is used in some of the ads. I did some research but couldn’t find out much that made sense. Is the Holy Spirit an empowerment? – P.A.

A: The Holy Spirit is a ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I pray every day that the Lord will give me the privilege of leading someone to the Lord, but every time I try, I am shunned and made fun of. What am I doing wrong? – W.W.

A: An evangelist was given an opportunity to preach at a university, and he gladly accepted. He yearned to win students to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean when people say that sin’s pleasure is only for a season? – S.P.

A: The Bible tells us that there can be pleasure in sin. We know this from our own experience. But we often fail to read “the rest of the story.” For God’s Word says that sin’s pleasure is only for a ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is the Bible written in sequence? I know that the Old Testament is about God, and the New Testament is about Jesus. I’ve read the four gospels but noticed how often Jesus quotes from the Old Testament. It makes me want to read the Old Testament, but the few times I’ve tried, it has been hard to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Travel is a big part of my work, but I’m growing weary of getting on airplanes because of the many troubles air travel has had in recent months. I have faith in God, but my faith isn’t quite so strong in the airline industry. People who know me keep telling me to have faith in God for protection...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There’s a popular commercial running that asks people on the street, “How’s your heart?” The advertisement is about an app that digitally monitors the human heart. This registered with me after seeing another ad about a book written by a minister asking, “How’s Your Heart?” What ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: If God knows every thought we have – good or bad (especially the bad) – why is it necessary for us to tell Him what we’re thinking and how we’re feeling and behaving? – G.B.

A: There are no secrets from God. The Bible says, “You alone know each human heart” (1 Kings 8:39, NLT). Should...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m in awe after getting a prayer answered, though I prayed without really believing God would answer my request. I had longed to go as a missionary to Ukraine after the war broke out. Many obstacles were put in my way, and every door I tried to open seemed to slam in my face. Greatly discouraged,...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My grandmother keeps warning me not to make bad choices in life. I respect her as one who has always made good decisions, and our family has benefited greatly. But does God really care about the decisions we make, and if so, why? Isn’t the natural pathway of life to just live and learn from our ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: We live in dangerous times. Young people are committing suicide; the elderly and sickly consider the right to die. Is the breath of life in our hands to give and take? – L.B.

A: Ultimately, our lives are in God’s hands; even the next breath we take is a gift from Him. If He were to withdraw His...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The media has revealed the president’s parenting rules to his youngest son. Is it right for parents to give kids rules? Giving our children freedom to make their own decisions and learn about life is how they learn. Isn’t that what the story of the prodigal son is all about? Besides this story, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There is a lot of talk about a coming Golden Age in the political realm. There’s also a religious book by the same title, but it is about Jesus Christ returning to Earth. There was a time that I felt it was an idea of some fanatical religious sects, but the more I watch events in the Holy Land, ...Read more