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WASHINGTON — H.W. Crocker III thinks Western civilization is in trouble.

He supports conservative Christian moral values and has decried the rise of a new, secular America where a growing number of people answer “none” to surveys asking which religion they practice. He’s lauded the Confederacy and its soldiers and generals in books ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Josh Shapiro had a big 2024 — from his star turn as a contender for the vice presidential ticket to his campaign trail cameos as a prominent Democratic election surrogate, and as a vocal supporter of Israel. As the year comes to an end, his national profile has continued to grow, this time with a focus on how he uses his ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Patience is something that I struggle with, particularly when others slander and provoke. It keeps me on edge constantly. I’ve been watching my own reaction to when I’m impatient and it sparks other acts that I know are wrong. Is impatience actually a sin, and what is the secret to learning ...Read more

I hope this year’s rare confluence of Christmas and Hanukah brought you a spirit of joy and at least one present you will remember long past New Year’s Day.

Both Father Tom and I are/were big supporters of gift giving. I understand the common gripe of many that the holiday season is over commercialized and there is good evidence of that. ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have many wonderful Christian friends who have helped me in my journey of faith. But it is upsetting when others who talk about Jesus all the time live in ways that I know do not please the Lord. Why does He put up with this? – C.D.

A: God does not ignore those who follow Him when they do wrong...Read more

MIAMI — For the first time in nearly 20 years, the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day, marking a rare confluence of Jewish and Christian holidays, which occur on separate calendars.

Many regions of the country are home to a variety of faith groups, with rich traditions and cultures. In South Florida, for instance, though there are...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Our church and school presented the nativity story weeks before Christmas. The narrator commented that though we look back on the night as magical, the truth is that most of the world had no idea what was happening in the little town of Bethlehem. Why didn’t God just make His Son’s first ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Our society is so saturated in “me” that few people, few families, give thought to what Christmas really means. Our world is in turmoil and it’s hard to imagine true peace. The news carries the beat of a funeral drum – doom and gloom – instead of casting our eyes and hearts on the starry ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: We’ve all heard that prosperity brings happiness, but it seems like our nation is getting a needed lesson in the fact that prosperity isn’t the key to peace and contentment, but rather having a thankful heart. Why is this so hard for us to learn? – T.H.

A: When comfort, ease, and pleasure are...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it possible to get a second chance to believe in God once we die, and is this getting the last rites, or returning to Earth as a different person? – S.C.

A: The Bible does not teach that we can make a decision for Christ after we breathe our last. In fact, Scripture teaches the opposite. It ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What is the best way to answer children when they ask the true meaning of Christmas without talking about sin? Christmas is a time of joy, not a time of sorrow. – C.M.

A: The purpose of Jesus’ birth cannot be separated from the Christmas story, for the Bible says that Mary “will bring forth a...Read more