Topics: Christian Living Courage to Stand By Billy Graham June 8 It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being in Christ’s family and being called by his wonderful name! —1 Peter 4:16 (TLB) A great problem in America is that we have an anemic and watered-down Christianity that has produced an …
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Topics: Crucifixion, Relationships Reconciliation By Billy Graham June 7 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son . . . —Romans 5:10 The word “reconcile” means literally “bring into a changed relationship.” It means to bring together two parties who should have been together all along. The Bible speaks of the …
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Topics: Premarital Sex, Sexuality His Best for You By Billy Graham June 6 . . . do the good things that result from being saved, obeying God . . . —Philippians 2:12 (TLB) It takes no poll for those of us who have communicated with young people to know the devastation that permissive sexual activity generally causes. It becomes a …
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Topics: Worship Light and Shadow By Billy Graham June 5 Stand steady, and don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Bring others to Christ . . . —2 Timothy 4:5 (TLB) All the masterpieces of art contain both light and shadow. A happy life is one filled not only with sunshine, but one which uses both light and shadow …
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Topics: Salvation Salvation Through Trust By Billy Graham June 4 Thus did Noah according to all that God commanded him . . . —Genesis 6:22 One day God spoke to Noah about the wickedness of the human race. The actions of men and women grieved Him to the heart. God said that He intended to send a flood that would …
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Topics: Christian Living Being Rich By Billy Graham June 3 Real life and real living are not related to how rich we are. —Luke 12:15 (TLB) There are two ways of being rich—have a lot, or want very little. The latter way is the easier for most of us. Many people make themselves miserable by wanting more than they can …
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Topics: Missions & Service No Regrets By Billy Graham June 2 If we are living now by the Holy Spirit’s power, let us follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.—Galatians 5:25 (TLB) When Bill Borden, son of the wealthy Bordens, went out to China as a missionary, many of his friends thought he was foolish to …
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Topics: Hope Where Is Your Hope? By Billy Graham June 1 This certain hope of being saved is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls, connecting us with God himself . . . —Hebrews 6:19 (TLB) What are you placing your hope in for the future? Your country’s government, educational system, some plan or organization? My hope is in …
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Topics: Jesus Christ, Salvation Need for Inner Change By Billy Graham May 31 Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. —2 Corinthians 5:17 The world says that all we need to do is be decent, respectable, and reasonable. True, that is all one needs …
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Topics: Salvation Salvation Is Free By Billy Graham May 30 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. —Romans 3:24 Salvation is free! God puts no price tag on the Gift of gifts—it’s free! Preachers are not salesmen, for they have nothing to sell. They are bearers of Good News—the good tidings that “Christ …
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