Church Blog (Page 264)

Church Blog (Page 264)

The Secret of Real Living

The Secret of Real Living By Billy Graham   •   January 2, 2017 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee; my soul thirsteth for thee . . . —Psalm 63:1 Some Christians have learned little of a daily devotional life. Some time ago a policeman asked me what the secret of victorious living was. I told him that there is no magic formula that can be pronounced. If any word could describe it, I would say surrender.…

Verse of the Day – John 14:27 KJV

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you:  not as the world giveth, give I unto you.  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Filled With Christ

Filled With Christ By Billy Graham   •   January 1, 2017 . . . Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. —Philippians 3:13 (TLB) As we flick the calendar to a new year, we come face to face with the fact that our days on earth are numbered. As the Psalmist wrote, “Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” No thoughtful person can approach New Year’s Day without some introspection. We…

God Loves You!

God Loves You! By Billy Graham   •   December 31, 2016 We know how much God loves us because we have felt his love . . . —1 John 4:16 (TLB) Never question God’s great love, for it is as unchangeable a part of God as is His holiness. Were it not for the love of God, none of us would ever have a chance in the future life. But God is love! And His love for us is everlasting. The…

Why We Have the Bible

Why We Have the Bible By Billy Graham   •   December 30, 2016 These are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God . . . —John 20:31 God caused the Bible to be written for the express purpose of revealing to us God’s plan for His redemption. God caused the Book to be written that He might make His everlasting laws clear to His children, and that they might have His great wisdom to…

We Cannot Out-Give God

We Cannot Out-Give God By Billy Graham   •   December 29, 2016 A tenth of the produce of the land . . . is the Lord’s. —Leviticus 27:30 (TLB) We are to be stewards of our money. When it is invested and shared for the glory of God, it can be a boon and a blessing. I know a businessman in Detroit, Michigan, who made a promise to God that he would tithe his entire income to the work of the…

Verse of the Day – Isaiah 40:31 KJV

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Cure for Our Troubles

Cure for Our Troubles By Billy Graham   •   December 28, 2016  . . . preaching peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all). —Acts 10:36 Would it not be wonderful if we could find an absolute cure for the troubles of human nature? Suppose we could give a shot in the arm to the whole human race that would fill people with love instead of hate, with contentment instead of greed. Suppose, also, a cure could be found for…