Billy Graham 1918–2018 I am convinced the greatest act of love we can ever perform for people is to tell them about God’s love for them in Christ. ~ Billy Graham It was September 14, 2001 — three days after the September 11 attacks robbed nearly three thousand people of their lives. A service of…
Step Outside the Boat
Making God laugh with your plans isn’t something you have to avoid at all costs. While your mind is busy producing, creating, and planning, don’t allow the idea that your plan may not pan out the exact way you have in mind keep you from producing at all. If you’ve come to a place…
Where Is My Happily Ever After?
Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. — Matthew 6:33-34 I feel the most unsettled when I’m uncertain about the future. I suspect many…
The Face of God’s Grace
Saturdays with Billy is a book about one man. Just one man. Billy Graham, beloved servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. One man whose life spanned decades and whose influence touched millions. One man, friend to thousands, confidant to prime ministers, presidents, kings and queens. One man, often referred to as “America’s pastor”. One…
Subtle Suffering
You may never be called upon to suffer physically because you are a believer in Jesus Christ. However, there is more to suffering than physical pain; there is more to persecution than being put in chains. If we are followers of Jesus Christ, who are not compromising with the sinful ways of the world,…
Be Before You Do
Too many followers of Jesus are chronically overextended and doing more for Jesus than their inner life with him can sustain. They have too much to do in too little time and say a default yes to requests and opportunities without carefully discerning God’s will. Overloaded and depleted constitute “normal” for their lives. *…
Throw a Party
The Father Throws Parties; Older Brothers Throw Fits Have you ever been in an argument with a family member or spouse when something slipped out that you never planned to say? Some people call this “word vomiting,” and as the term suggests, it usually isn’t a good or pleasant experience. However, it can be…
Our Best Books for Family Week
Editor’s note: It’s Family Week at FaithGateway! Parenting, family, and marriage take work, yes, but there are no greater joys than in those precious relationships. We think they’re worthy of celebration! Here are some great titles we’ve curated for you to prioritize your favorite people. ~ Laurie McClure …
What Would Jesus Say on Social Media?
If you play the fool and exalt yourself, or if you plan evil, clap your hand over your mouth! – Proverbs 30:32 Here it is, translated for social media: “If you are tempted to slam someone online or brag on Facebook or send off a nasty tweet, turn off the screen and walk away!” That’s it in a nutshell,…
Spirituality in Your Marriage
Anyone without a soul friend is like a body without a head. ~Celtic saying Robert Sternberg of Yale University studied romantic love long before it was fashionable among scholars. In his groundbreaking project he discovered love’s essential ingredients: passion, commitment, and intimacy.1 Passion is physical. Commitment is willful. And intimacy is emotional. Intimacy is…