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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I know the depth of human anger is caused by sin, but why does God get angry? – C.A.

A: The Bible tells us that God “is slow to anger” (Nahum 1:3, NKJV). He is patient beyond man’s capability. But there are many instances when God’s anger is revealed. The Prophet Nahum preached that God ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: We are new parents, and both grew up in households where disciplinary action was part of daily living. It wasn’t abuse, but correction. But we don’t want our kids to live with a list of rules. Our parents have told us we’ll live to regret setting discipline aside. What is the basis for ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Yale Divinity School posted an article that claimed, “Pluralism is the most tenable option … God is merciful and loving according to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.” The conclusion is that we should accept as true religion what they all agree on. Isn’t this rather dangerous? – D.B.

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My critique of Christmas cards definitely struck a nerve. I wrote about how I was disappointed at how many Christmas cards left out any reference to the belief that Christmas is the day Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah – Jesus Christ – and substituted gauzy trite depictions of winter scenes or worse the fat guy with the flying ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: If there could be one sin responsible for the high divorce rate in society, what might that be? – M.F.

A: The impact of divorce on children is staggering, and the full negative impact is still to be assessed as the psychological and emotional scars break through to harm future families.

One of ...Read more

PASADENA, Calif. — The Eaton fire tore through the historic Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center one year ago, destroying its synagogue, preschool and thousands of books. A hidden mural initially survived, offering inspiration to congregants, but even that had to ultimately be removed.

Yet amid the loss, in the year since the devastation, the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I see the word “Joy” on coffee mugs, plaques, T-shirts and books, but I seldom meet someone who truly demonstrates joy, only a smile and a laugh in the moment. What does joy really mean? – H.J.

A: The word joy has all but disappeared from our current vocabulary. One reason is because...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I heard a preacher on TV say that grown children are responsible for taking care of their parents. Is this true, and if so, where in the Bible is that mentioned? This would be very hard for me to do, but when I was young, my mother took care of her parents in their last years of life. I’ve ...Read more