HPBC Daily Blog (Page 283)

HPBC Daily Blog (Page 283)

How to Love

How to Love By Billy Graham   •   October 8, 2016 These things I command you, that ye love one another. —John 15:17 How are we to love? We are to love as God loves us . . . we are to show acceptance and appreciation . . . [to] accept each other as God accepts us. Too many parents refuse to accept and appreciate their children for what they are. That is why a million American children ran away from…

Forever Linked

Forever Linked By Billy Graham   •   October 7, 2016 . . . 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 Him. Archaeologists are digging to discover new evidence. Some say that Jesus Christ is a myth, and He never existed…

Longings of the Soul

Longings of the Soul By Billy Graham   •   October 6, 2016 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 know His presence in the room! What a thrilling, joyous experience it is to know in the evening, when the sun is…

What Difference would it Make?

What Difference would it Make? Howdy.  Roscoe here and I have my ‘Christian in Training’ hat on.  I am just trying to work my way through some things.  Hopefully, my out loud thinking will strike a chord with someone else as well. This morning, I was watching a music video by Clay Aikens singing ‘Mary, Did You Know?’  The video showed images of Christ performing miracles and being crucified.  For some reason the thought occurred to me; that if the…

Suffering as a Christian

Suffering as a Christian By Billy Graham   •   October 5, 2016 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 was not until after great sorrow and much affliction that David learned obedience to God. My dear Christian friend, if…

Respect for Authority

Respect for Authority By Billy Graham   •   October 4, 2016 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 the Father. Everyone is subject to some kind of authority. There is one chain of command and the ultimate authority at…

Science and Religion

Science and Religion By Billy Graham   •   October 3, 2016 He reveals profound mysteries beyond man’s understanding. He knows all hidden things, for he is light . . . —Daniel 2:22 (TLB) The fact of the matter is that science and faith complement each other, and there is no conflict between true science and true religion. Together they give the best foundation for wholesome faith and courage for daily living. When Galileo, the father of modern science, discovered that the…