Topics: Christianity Forever Linked By Billy Graham October 7 . . . this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world. —John 4:42 History, philosophy, theology, and—in many centers of learning—even the sciences are being studied to discover what they have to say about Jesus Christ. The records of the Early Church are being reexamined for their testimony to …
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Topics: Soul & Spirit Longings of the Soul By Billy Graham October 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled. —Matthew 5:6 It has been my privilege to know what it means to walk in the way of Christ. What a thrilling, joyous experience it is to wake up every morning and …
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Topics: Suffering Suffering as a Christian By Billy Graham October 5 Blessed is the man whom [the Lord] chasteneth . . . —Psalm 94:12 God sometimes allows Christians to suffer, in order that they might learn the secret of obedience. The Psalmist said, “Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now have I kept thy word” (Psalm 119:67). It …
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Topics: God, Worship Respect for Authority By Billy Graham October 4 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All [authority] is given unto me in heaven and in earth. —Matthew 28:18 Have respect for authority. Jesus Christ was under the authority of His Father in heaven . . . He lived for one thing: to fulfill the will of …
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Topics: Christian Living A Daily Process By Billy Graham October 2 He who hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. —Philippians 1:6 Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion. It is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ. When you start out, …
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Topics: Satan Our Defeated Foe By Billy Graham October 1 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword . . . —Hebrews 4:12 How do we overcome the devil in everyday life? First, we need to recognize that the devil is a defeated foe. The Son of God came to undo the work …
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Topics: Evangelism You Can Preach! By Billy Graham September 26 And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world . . . —Matthew 24:14 (TLB) We are stewards of the Gospel. The power to proclaim the greatest news in heaven or on earth was not given to the angels. It was given to redeemed men. …
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Topics: Sin Symptoms of Guilt By Billy Graham September 25 Cleanse me from this guilt. Let me be pure again. —Psalm 51:2 (TLB) Guilt is a prominent word among psychoanalysts, psychiatrists, and ministers too. The dictionary calls guilt “the act or state of having done a wrong or committed an offense.” The symptoms of guilt are many, but the root …
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Topics: Hope A Living Presence By Billy Graham September 24 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. —Luke 2:32 If we could look through mighty telescopes or listen to electronic soundings, we could hear and see the metallic stars which both Russia and America have put into space in the past years. None of …
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Topics: Temptation How to Handle Temptation By Billy Graham September 23 . . . who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able . . . —1 Corinthians 10:13 It is Satan’s purpose to steal the seed of truth from your heart by sending distracting thoughts. It should encourage you to know that the devil considers …
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