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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: People tell me that as Christians we must “practice to be good,” but I thought God takes us “just as we are.” How can we practice to be good? – P.L.

A: Football practice. Art lessons. Piano practice. Rehearsal for the school play. Whatever a person wants to be good at requires practice. ...Read more

ATLANTA — Senate Republicans advanced a bill that would bolster legal protection for religious rights, despite critics warning it could lead to discrimination against gay people and other groups.

The measure, Senate Bill 36, limits the state’s ability to enforce or pass legislation that conflicts with religious beliefs. The bill passed ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It seems there are many different kinds of Christians that hold to the belief that Jesus is loving but not angry. Doesn’t the Bible teach that God gets angry with mankind? And isn’t anger a sin? – G.A.

A: The Bible tells us that God “is slow to anger” (Nahum 1:3, NKJV). It means that He ...Read more

WILMINGTON, Del. — Windswept rain clouds raced over a swollen Brandywine Creek on a recent, blustery Sunday, and worshippers scattered like leaves to wander its muddy banks.

One ran her hands over an old oak’s rough bark. Another picked up pieces of trash. A pair of Canada geese honked loudly at them all.

The Rev. Pete Nunnally, of St. ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Our world is in shambles, but I am hoping with a new administration our country can turn things around for the better. Is this possible or will society continue plummeting downward? – D.M.

A: There is always hope and we’ve seen times of peace, but the only lasting hope for the world – and our...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m lucky to be retiring at 53, but it is a little unnerving when people tell me I might regret living to fulfill my pleasures that I’ve worked hard for – to enjoy the fruit of my labor. Is there something wrong with doing this? – R.P.

A: Reactions are varied because people are different; ...Read more

The beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Friday evening Feb. 28 brings us back to the ways sacred calendars are created.

The first way a year was calculated in human history was by the cycle of the moon and not the sun. It is virtually impossible to calculate the time of a solar year but a lunar year is...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: When I was young, I resented “rules of life” as my mother called them. However, I abided by them because I was afraid she might be right; that if I didn’t obey them, I might live to regret my actions. I’ve lived a fulfilled life but now I’m raising my grandchildren and when I use my mother...Read more

The percentage of people who call themselves Christians has been in free fall for over a decade but appears to have leveled off — at least for now, according to a major new study of religious beliefs in America.

The results don’t necessarily suggest a resurgence of Christianity but signal that a significant shift toward a more secular ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m so glad that our nation has elected a president who is committed to stopping illegal immigration that has aided rampant illegal drugs coming into our country. But there has also been a rise in abuse of prescription drugs. Isn’t there great harm in this as well, bringing about a rise in ...Read more

In just a matter of weeks, Pope Francis has faced several new challenges in his long-running battle with chronic lung disease. The spiritual leader’s condition has been critical, with news of his well-being waxing and waning since Feb. 14 given his age and fragility.

Here’s a breakdown of what 88-year-old Francis is facing:

What conditions...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There is a lot said these days about getting Americans back to work, particularly following the devastation of COVID-19 that put small businesses out of commission. What does the Bible say about work in general? – W.P.

A: Jesus had a great deal to say about labor (work). He was interested in ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has paused changes to U.S. Department of Homeland Security policy that would allow immigration enforcement agents to enter houses of worship. The order affects the Quaker, Sikh, and Baptist congregations throughout the country, including Quakers in Philadelphia, affiliated with the lawsuit.

Over a dozen migrants...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it wrong to listen to rap music? Some people say yes, others no. Some say it’s wrong to watch movies or certain television shows. Who is to say what’s right or wrong in these areas? – M.E.

A: We must remember that our minds are molded in many different ways – often in ways we are not ...Read more