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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It seems that the Bible contradicts itself when it says we are to fear the Lord but not be afraid. What am I missing? – F.R.

A: The Bible certainly does not contradict itself. There can be many different meanings to one word. In the case of the word fear, it can mean, “to be afraid, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it more important to go about living life well or worrying about what happens when we die? – L.D.

A: The singer Madonna once asked a series of questions when being interviewed about her thoughts on war, senseless killings, and famine. She asked five questions: “Where is it all going? Why am ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Since we are made in the image of God what’s wrong with religion of self or believing fully in the capacity of our individuality? – R.S.

A: Religions do not reject God – people do. Religions are simply made up of people. God’s love is for individuals. Each person has been created by God. He...Read more

CHICAGO -- A siren screamed down 31st Street as six men faced one another in a dim church and began to chant.

They chanted standing up. They chanted bent over. Above a thumping bass from a passing car, they prayed to the holy trinity through St. Benedict that travelers would arrive at their destinations and for seasonable weather. They prayed �...Read more

CHICAGO -- When 101 people were laid to rest at Chicago's Mount Olivet Cemetery last Wednesday afternoon, no family or friends were there to mourn them. Yet they were certainly not alone.

As cold sunshine flooded the cemetery, around 20 Catholic high school students stood sentinel in their uniforms by the wooden caskets, holding yellow roses ...Read more

Q: My family had a much-beloved pet rabbit that we rescued/adopted from a hospital lab. I worked at the hospital as a medical photographer, and as such spent a lot of time in various operating rooms and labs. The hospital was doing research with female rabbits and after they were done the animals were euthanized. We adopted three of the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My personality is on the negative side, always seeing the cup half empty. No matter how many positive thinking books I read, my thoughts are still dark. Is there another source that can help me overcome this darkness? – N.T.

A: When we look at other people and their trials, it often helps us put ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve been diagnosed with cancer and it’s scary. Many friends have gone through this and I’ve been a cheerleader for them and tried to get them to see that God may be doing a special work in their lives. Now that I am facing it, my own advice doesn’t seem to have much power. It makes me feel ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I struggle with being happy. I find it easy to blame my turbulent childhood. The memories haunt me and I can’t seem to overcome them. I find it easier to pray that God will give me courage to give up and just go to Heaven where I can be happy there. No one on Earth would even miss me. What about ...Read more