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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m told that if I want to be the right kind of person, read the Bible. And I do. The problem is that there are a lot of bad people in the Bible. I’m surprised that God would have allowed such terrible stories in His book as a way for people to live better lives. This doesn’t seem logical to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m working on my resolutions for this year and reading a lot about the reformation as it relates to the New Birth. What is the difference between reformation and transformation? – R.T.

A: The new birth is far more than reformation. Many people make New Year’s resolutions only to break them ...Read more

HARTFORD, Conn. — The Rev. Darrell Goodwin is seeking those who have been estranged from hope.

The leader of nearly 600 New England churches has recently launched a campaign to reach those in need of hope, Find Hope Now. It’s a new take on the gospel, offering radical love, inclusion and what he calls “an extravagant welcome.”

Goodwin,...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I don’t mind people believing the Bible but they shouldn’t insist on others believing it or cramming it down the throats of those who choose not to believe. Personally, I don’t see how anyone can possibly live up to what the Bible demands. There are just too many regulations, commands and laws...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m a softy when it comes to “feel-good books.” I love imagining a world filled with people who are always positive, always kind and never deceitful. Some of my friends tell me I’m living in a fairytale world. But isn’t this what God expects of us – to be kind, giving and loving? Isn’t...Read more

Q: Could the identity of the unknown forbidden fruit in the world's oldest and greatest mystery story have something to do with procreation and the family Adam and Eve do not have until their eviction from Eden at the end of Genesis 3?

Adam and Eve disobey the Genesis 1:28 commandment – the first commandment – to "be fruitful and multiply (...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why doesn’t the Bible tell more about Jesus as He was growing up? It seems we can learn a lot about Him before He began His ministry. The silence is rather suspect. After all, what parent doesn’t like to talk about their children? Jesus had to be the perfect child, yet not much is said. – J.C....Read more