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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I was deeply moved to watch a state funeral and hear the words of the song “Amazing Grace.” Thousands raised their voices singing the tune and the words, “that saved a wretch like me,” many having no idea of what it means. How can this be? – C.M.

A: Before the world was established, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: If I’m not organizing the neighborhood picnic or attending a corporate dinner, I’m at work. When I rush off to my weekly Bible study and listen to God’s call to “rest,” it frustrates me, because I really don’t know how to do that. I work hard to stay ahead of tomorrow. Yet I know that ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: While visiting a friend, I poured my heart out, going from one thing to another, carelessly telling her that my favorite activity was spending two or three hours at night on Facebook. I also told her how miserable I was. She challenged me to read some Bible passages each morning and pray each night....Read more

Q: Your insights through your column are thought-provoking and often generate fascinating discussion within our family. One thing I have always wondered about is why God would tolerate, let alone encourage at times, the sacrifice of innocent human and animal life. Our modern sensibilities are shocked by activity of that type. Can you help us...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Are people deceived if they say they are Christians because of the humanitarian work they do? Others say they are Christians but do not do any humanitarian work. Who is the real Christian? – R.C.

A: Through the ages, people have debated the doctrines of faith and works. Which should come first? ...Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new ordinance allowing a religious blade inside Sacramento City Hall went into effect Tuesday, and members of the Sikh community who carry the article of faith packed the council chambers for the occasion.

Some members of the Sikh community carry five religious items as a formal recognition of their religion. One of ...Read more

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Growing up on a farm in Pearl Lake, John Wicker went to Holy Cross Catholic Church every Sunday.

He attended the church’s parochial school, played softball on the parish’s ballfield and still raises money for the annual fall fish fry. And he’s already purchased his plot in the parish cemetery.

But now that church —...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Religion is a contentious thing. Many smart and savvy people can agree that religion can be good; others scream louder that it is the epitome of escapism. Many are living in a fantasy that they can think up themselves, ignoring the desperate state of the world. Aren’t religion and escapism merely ...Read more