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@BillyGraham
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Today marks a year since Billy Graham passed on to his heavenly home. His ministry continues through
@Franklin_Graham
,
@TellaGraham
and the work of BGEA.
"The most thrilling thing about heaven is that Jesus Christ will be there. I will see Him face to face."
@BillyGraham
“To God be the glory. You’re forgiven.”
@Franklin_Graham
as a sea of people fill the floor in response to Christ on the first stop on the
#GrahamTour
.
“As we approach Thanksgiving, we pause and give thanks in special ways. I’m thankful for all that God did for me and you by sending His Son on a rescue mission to die for our sins.” —
@Franklin_Graham
"The Bible tells us that the very goodness of God should lead us to repentance. ... We should thank God, too, for the spiritual blessings that are beyond the power of the human tongue to describe."
@BillyGraham
One hundred years ago,
@BillyGraham
was born—Nov. 7, 1918. Today we celebrate his full life as a servant of Jesus Christ and his first birthday celebration in heaven.
#BillyGraham100
Just because your parents love Christ doesn’t mean you get into heaven on their merits. “Everyone of us has to choose Christ for ourselves. ... You’re going to have to stand before Christ on your own.” —
@Franklin_Graham
Will you choose Jesus tonight?
Have you thanked God for the resurrection of His Son this
#Easter
? Watch this short recap from the final night of the Festival of Hope with
@franklin_graham
, where thousands received new life in Christ in Cúcuta, Colombia:
Hundreds just came forward to commit their life to Jesus at the
#SpringLoveFestival
.
“I invite Jesus to come into my heart and take control of my life,” they prayed. “I want to trust Jesus as my Savior.”
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea." —Psalm 46:1-2
People are coming forward to make decisions for Christ at the Amazing Love Festival in Bangkok as
@Franklin_Graham
encourages them, “Be set free.” Will you pray for them?
Even from the upper levels of the arena, men, women and children came down to make a commitment to follow Jesus.
Would you pray for these new believers?
#EsperanzaCDMX23
“First of all, I want you to know that God loves you. If you don’t remember anything else, remember this—God loves you,”
@Franklin_Graham
tells the overflowing crowd in Guam.
Today, Ruth Graham would've been 100 years old. While her husband spread the Gospel among the nations, she made disciples in the home. Here, she and
@BillyGraham
are pictured in their North Carolina home in 1967 and 1993.
“There are lots of religions in the world, but there’s only one Jesus.”
@Franklin_Graham
just invited the crowd at the
#LovePhnomPenhFestival
to begin a relationship with Christ. The front of the stage is filling quickly as people respond.
We join Will Graham in giving thanks to God for the thousands who responded to the Gospel in the Philippines. Join Will in prayer as his father,
@Franklin_Graham
, heads to Colombia in the coming weeks:
We're excited this
@BillyGraham
special will air once again on Sunday, this time on
@FoxNews
. Check your TV provider's listings, set a reminder and retweet. 'Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey' will air at 8 p.m. ET.
Join us in praying for the friends and family of
#RegisPhilbin
, who passed away at the age of 88.
@BillyGraham
was once a guest on his talk show, “Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee,” in 1991.
Billy Graham
#rrtchaplains
and
@SamaritansPurse
volunteers gathered this morning for a time of prayer before heading out into the tornado-stricken community of Lee County, Alabama, to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus:
An estimated 4,700 in Pasadena have just heard a clear Gospel message and many responded. What an impact each new Christ follower could have on the spiritual landscape in California.
#DecisionAmerica
“Jesus has already given us the greatest gift, and that is the forgiveness of sins.” —Will Graham
With Christmas right around the corner,
@TellaGraham
gives the people gathered in southern Thailand an opportunity to accept the greatest gift of all.
If you went to church today without fear of arrest or death, take a moment to pray for those who don’t have such a luxury. Join us in remembering our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ on this
#InternationalDayOfPrayerForThePersecutedChurch
.
Charles Stanley, pastor, author and bold evangelist, passed away Tuesday at the age of 90. His role as a defender of the Gospel was much admired by
@BillyGraham
.
Pray for his family, loved ones and those impacted by his life as they grieve his passing.
A week from today,
@Franklin_Graham
will kick off a month-long evangelistic tour of Australia. With stops in 6 major cities, people across the continent will hear the Good News of Jesus Christ—60 years after
@BillyGraham
's historic Crusade in Australia. Please join us in prayer.
“I pray for Your people … followers of Jesus … to be supernaturally protected and delivered.”
Join
@AGLotz
in praying over persecuted believers in Afghanistan:
The crowd at the
#SpringLoveFestival
just declared God’s greatness as they sang a classic hymn in Vietnamese.
Pray that many in the audience would recognize how much God loves them.
Do you believe in the power of prayer?
@Franklin_Graham
does. And starting today, he’s stopping in cities along Route 66 to urge people to pray for this nation during the
#GodLovesYouTour
.
The wayward son returned home to find his father running toward him.
@Franklin_Graham
shares: He ran to his son, met him, put his arms around him. Hugged him.
If you’re willing to say to God I’m sorry forgive me, He will wrap His arms around you.
#DecisionAmerica
Portland, ME was named the most post-Christian city in America by the
@BarnaGroup
. Praise the Lord for all the people here who just stood when
@Franklin_Graham
gave an invitation to accept the love and forgiveness of Jesus.
#DecisionAmerica
“God sent His Son to save you. … God is offering you a gift—salvation, forgiveness, eternal life—but you’ve got to be willing to accept it.” —
@Franklin_Graham
Thank you to all who watched BGEA's coverage of
@BillyGraham
's funeral. As the Graham family has said, the outpouring of prayers and support during this time has been overwhelming. We invite you to watch a replay of Mr. Graham's funeral here:
Thousands of people are filling a soccer stadium to hear the Gospel in Cúcuta, Colombia, this
#GoodFriday
.
Please pray many surrender to God as the Festival of Hope with
@Franklin_Graham
kicks off in less than 30 minutes!
Billy Graham’s casket will be placed in the Capitol Rotunda this morning in Washington, D.C. The public is welcome to pay their respects from 1-8 p.m. ET.
A few days ago, we told you about Bob and Betty. The 94-year-old couple planned a prayer walk around Waterford Crossing assisted living in Indiana, in conjunction with
#PrayerMarch2020
. Get a glimpse of yesterday’s event. (And read their story: )
“I’m here to tell you tonight that God will forgive you ... but you’ve got to come to Him through His Son Jesus Christ.”
@Franklin_Graham
in Darwin for the second stop of the
#GrahamTour
across
#Australia
.
Soon thousands will hear the Gospel in Bangkok, Thailand, during the second night of the Amazing Love Festival with
@Franklin_Graham
. Please join us in prayer that many will choose to put their hope in Christ. Watch a short clip of last night’s message:
As Nashville, Tennessee, grieves the loss of three children and three adults after a shooting at a private Christian school,
#RRTchaplains
are deploying to share God's love with this hurting community.
Would you pray for those affected by this tragedy?
“I hope every church, regardless of denomination, and every individual, regardless of political affiliation, will pray and seek the Lord as our nation faces this crisis.” —
@Franklin_Graham
#NationalDayOfPrayer
“We have a Christian duty and obligation to vote.” —
@BillyGraham
Find the motivation to vote this
#ElectionDay
while listening to Mr. Graham talk about voting in political and spiritual elections.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.” —Isaiah 41:10
Be encouraged by these testimonies of God at work in the midst of the California fires:
“There are many religions in the world today, but there’s only one Gospel. There’s only one Jesus.” —
@Franklin_Graham
Wondering what makes Christianity different than other world religions? Find out here:
Opposition to
@Franklin_Graham
’s UK Tour is strong, but so is the support. While several venues have dropped out of the tour, more than 1,800 churches are rallying together in prayer.
“When you get married, you’re committing for life. It’s commitment that’s kept Ruth and me together in times of stress or strain or difficulty.” —
@BillyGraham
Get wisdom from Billy and Ruth Graham for weathering difficult seasons in your marriage:
“We’re entering the holiday season and things will begin to get hectic. … Please take the time to come back to God and thank Him for what He has done for you.”
Reflect on God's blessings this
#Christmas
season with Will Graham (
@TellaGraham
):
Join us in prayer as
#HurricaneDorian
continues to churn up the East Coast:
- Pray the storm weakens
- Pray for Bahamas residents who’ve lost loved ones and belongings
- Pray God's protection over those in the path of the storm
- Pray for volunteers and first responders
.
@BillyGraham
didn't fear death—and you don't need to either. Set your sights on your heavenly home while watching this clip from a 1985 Crusade in
#Florida
.
Join us in prayer as Billy Graham
#rrtchaplains
travel to the Midwest to see how they can provide emotional and spiritual care to those battling historic flooding.
"The only cure for sin is the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, who bore our sins on Calvary’s tree, so that we can be forgiven and receive new, everlasting life in Him." —
@Franklin_Graham
“God loves you. He’s patient. He doesn’t want you to perish. He wants you to be with Him in Heaven. But the only way is through faith in Jesus Christ,”
@Franklin_Graham
just told a listening crowd in Rio de Janeiro.
#Esperan
çaRio
On this day in 1909,
@BillyGraham
’s longtime ministry partner George Beverly Shea was born. Enjoy this clip of him leading a Crusade choir in singing “How Great Thou Art.”
Today—November 7, 2019—would've been
@BillyGraham
's 101st birthday.
We pray for the Lord's guidance as BGEA continues spreading the message Mr. Graham dedicated his life to—the Gospel of Jesus Christ.