Church Blog (Page 269)

Church Blog (Page 269)

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…

Verse of the Day – Isaiah 41:10 KJV

Fear thou not; for I am with thee:  be not dismayed; for I am thy God:  I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee: yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Find Peace with God

Find Peace With God By Billy Graham   •   December 27, 2016  The Lord will bless his people with peace. —Psalm 29:11 How do we find peace with God? We must stop fighting! We must surrender! We must serve! Of course, these steps will be motivated by faith and mingled with love. Having found peace with God, next we experience the peace of God. This peace of God is not a mere abstraction advocated by preachers and theologians. Thousands of people…

Where Does Your Hope Lie?

Where Does Your Hope Lie? By Billy Graham   •   December 26, 2016 Blessed is the man who trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. —Jeremiah 17:7 The Scriptures predict that a new day is coming. There will be a golden age of prosperity when all perplexing problems-religious, social, or political-will find their complete solution. It will be a marvelous time for this mixed-up world. However, the Bible teaches that man will not bring about this coming golden…

What does Merry Mean?

What does Merry Mean? By Billy Graham   •   December 25, 2016  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God . . . —Luke 2:13 When at this season of the year we wish our friends a “Merry Christmas,” it is essential to realize that true merriment of heart is contingent upon the recognition of the truth that Christ was born in Bethlehem for our salvation. The word “merry” is from an old Anglo-Saxon…

Verse of the Day – Isaiah 9:6 KJV

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:  and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Christmas Is Not a Myth

Christmas Is Not a Myth By Billy Graham   •   December 24, 2016 When the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth . . . his Son . . . —Galatians 4:4 Christmas is not a myth, not a tradition, not a dream. It is a glorious reality. It is a time of joy. Bethlehem’s manger crib became the link that bound a lost world to a loving God. From that manger came a Man who not only taught…