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Is there any hope for people like me?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My craving for liquor is oppressive, but I have no power to overcome it. I want to give it up, but can’t. I struggle with depression so much that every night when I go to bed, I pray to go to sleep and never wake up. I am an alcoholic, but trying to recover. Is there any hope for people like me? �...Read more
What was the name of the king of Assyria who conquered the northern kingdom of Israel?
A) Shalmaneser
B) Sennacherib
C) Tiglath-pileser
D) Ashurbanipal
What was the name of the king who succeeded Saul and made David a commander in his army?
A) Solomon
B) Absalom
C) Ish-bosheth
D) David

How can I counter wrong thinking in young people?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I am leading a youth-centered Bible class, and I love the thirst these young people have for the Lord. They want to live right, but there are many schools of thought on the internet that often suggest living God’s way equals a wasted life. Then there are others who claim that the Christian life ...Read more
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Book of Mark?
A) Mark
B) Matthew
C) Luke
D) John
Who is the author of the Book of Zephaniah?
A) Zephaniah
B) Nahum
C) Micah
D) Obadiah

What does the Bible say about labor and leisure?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Labor Day for our nation has become one of leisure. What does the Bible say about labor and leisure, and what are the implications and applications? – L.P.
A: The Bible tells us to rest in the Lord even as we work. Resting in the Lord demonstrates our trust and faith in Him to ...Read more
What is the famous passage in James that emphasizes the importance of both faith and works in the Christian life?
A) James 1:1-18
B) James 2:14-26
C) James 3:1-12
D) James 5:7-20
What is the phrase that the author uses to describe the cycles of life?
A) "The wheel of fortune"
B) "The circle of life"
C) "The book of life"
D) "The tree of life"
What is the main theme of the Second Corinthians?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) Encouragement and reconciliation amidst challenges and suffering
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
What is the main theme of the Book of Nahum?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) God's judgment on Nineveh

The God Squad: Should suicide ever be an option?
Q: We've met at Monsignor Hartman’s events and you're an inspirational man. Your commitment and love for faith is contagious. I'm in a health crisis. I have lymphoma that's spread to my chest. The effects of chemotherapy, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, diarrhea and sickness have been overbearing. I have a handgun in a lockbox and have ...Read more

Shouldn’t the elder lead the younger instead of the other way around?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m so concerned for my children who are caught up with their devices – social media and gaming. Sadly, it is an epidemic within their generation, and with it is coming irritability, obesity, and unhappiness. Seldom do we see children playing outside. If they do, they have their phones with them...Read more
What is the famous passage in First Corinthians that teaches about the resurrection of believers?
A) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
B) 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
C) 1 Corinthians 15:1-58
D) 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
What is the main theme of the Book of Romans?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) Justification by faith and the righteousness of God
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God

Why are people in general so discontent?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: When I watch riots and protest rallies on television and see the anger on the faces of the masses, it hits me so hard, and I feel hopeless for society. I try to protect my children from witnessing such lostness, but I know that this is part of life today. Why are people in general so discontent? –...Read more
What is the famous passage in Haggai that exhorts the people to rebuild the temple?
A) Haggai 1:1-6
B) Haggai 1:7-11
C) Haggai 2:1-9
D) Haggai 2:10-19
What is the opening line of Ecclesiastes?
A) "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
B) "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want."
C) "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."
D) "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."

The God Squad: Hot coals in your hand
Q: Regarding the woman who is having a difficult time forgiving the group of people who hurt her daughter, I recently ran across this statement: “Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.” In other words, all of that woman's anger and unforgiveness are doing nothing to hurt the people who hurt her daughter, but they are hurting her. And ...Read more

Why does the Bible tell us to be thankful at all times, but especially in bad times?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Why does the Bible tell us to be thankful at all times, but especially in bad times? It doesn’t really make sense, and it is hard to do! – B.T.
A: Thankfulness isn’t our usual response when something goes wrong. We may have a hundred good things to be thankful for – but let one bad thing ...Read more
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