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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Some people think God is filled with hate, while others see Him as the God of love. I believe the Bible says that God is love, but how can we explain why this is true? – G.L.

A: These are the words of Jesus: “For God so loved the world …” (John 3:16, NKJV). He indeed loves the world, yet ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Kansas — Catholic Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, is suing the Satanist organizers behind next week’s planned Black Mass ritual at the state Capitol, alleging that they unlawfully obtained a consecrated host and wine.

The lawsuit, filed in Leavenworth District Court last Friday, names Michael Stewart, Travis ...Read more

I recently wrote about how the Golden Rule (“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”) is a part of every single world religion. This note lifts my spirits by showing me that it is also a part of the moral education of every compassionate family,

Q: My husband and I were raised ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Easter is coming, and I want to teach my young children what Easter really means because it is hard to explain to kids why we Christians “glory in the cross.” – E.M.

A: The ultimate victory of the cross is that it could not hold the Savior of the world. He finished His work for mankind there,...Read more

The effort to revive Georgia’s controversial “religious liberty” legislation stalled in a House committee Wednesday after two Republicans joined Democrats to oppose it.

The measure could come up for another vote, but the Republican pushback to a bill Democrats have long rejected was another reminder of how divisive the legislation remains...Read more

Support for Christian nationalist ideology differs among Hispanic Protestants and Catholics depending on how individuals identify themselves racially, according to a new study.

Christian nationalists believe Christian values should be fused with the nation’s identity, experts said. Half of all Americans believe the U.S. is a Christian nation ...Read more

A woman who says the founding pastor at Gateway Church abused her starting when she was 12 is speaking out against the use of nondisclosure agreements in child sexual assault cases.

Cindy Clemishire gave emotional testimony to a panel of Texas House lawmakers on March 19, just days after ex-Gateway Church lead pastor Robert Morris turned ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Recently, we came through a tumultuous election where a candidate said that her party was the party of joy. I didn’t quite see that evidence. People speak of joy and happiness as one and the same. Is there a difference? – E.J.

A: We experience a sense of happiness when our circumstances are ...Read more

DETROIT — For the first time in more than a decade and a half, the Archdiocese of Detroit has a new leader at the top.

Bishop Edward Weisenburger was installed Tuesday as the archdiocese's new archbishop during a special mass at Detroit's Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. During the afternoon mass, Weisenburger traded seats with ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: With the change in administration, it’s exciting to hear that parents will be more empowered to decide on educational options for their children. We’ve been far too lax in allowing the government to take over the job of instilling in our children the proper education. What do parents lack today ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It was tragic to hear about the military man who committed suicide with a car bomb because he was trying to find a purpose in life. Why is this so prevalent these days? I can remember a father telling his son that the purpose of life is to labor in life by the grace of God. What has happened to our ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Bitcoin is the rage these days. I feel like I have to “unlearn” all I’ve been taught about finance so that I can comprehend the idea of cryptocurrency to get rich quickly. Why are people constantly running after the latest “get rich scheme”? – G.R.

A: God doesn’t condemn people for ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean to say yes to Christ? – A.C.

A: Many people struggle with whether to receive the forgiveness of Christ and accept His salvation. They want Christ to walk with them, but they don’t really want to walk with Him – along His pathway of forsaking all that goes against the Word of...Read more

Springtime brings us a wide variety of joyous and colorful celebrations in the cycle of sacred time. People do not realize that religions cannot only fill our lives and our years with stern limitations and restrictive rules, but that faith must also be fun.

The two weeks at the end of March and at the beginning of spring put us squarely in the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The term “person of faith” has become its own religion and people of all faiths are adopting it as their identity. Someone asked if I was a person of faith. I said, “Absolutely, I believe in Jesus.” She quickly identified as a person who believed in the power of self, but said she was glad ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My children have grown into young adults, and it concerns me that while they are physically older, their behavior is juvenile. They are good Christian kids – just immature. What I did as an 18-year-old is thought old-fashioned and dull. Even kids today think only of how to entertain themselves. Is...Read more

ATLANTA — For much of the last decade, the “religious liberty” debate was one of the most polarizing political fights in Georgia.

Companies threatened boycotts. Protesters flooded the Capitol. Lawmakers risked their careers by taking dramatic stands.

Now, the once-explosive feud has been eclipsed by new culture wars fights over ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Measures are being put in place to give aid to caregivers – encouraging employers to stand beside those who feel the weight of caring for loved ones while trying to stay employed. I recently buried my parents and had it not been for the loving acceptance of my young children in bringing them joy ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It’s astounding how many people today think the devil is a figment of imagination. Can there be hope for these people? Can they come to salvation if they do not believe Satan, while not as powerful as God, is still a terrible force to be reckoned with? – S.D.

A: Satan is a mighty prince with ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Believing in science has proved in many ways futile. I’ve seen throughout my lifetime science proven wrong. Are we defining it differently these days, or is science just man’s guess? – S.A.

A: Society puts a great deal of hope in technological progress, and science is learning to control just...Read more