As we close out an amazing year of ministry, we thought you would enjoy reading the most-read articles of 2009.
1. Preparing for His Return
In 2009, the BGEA focused on the return of Jesus Christ. We looked at how you can fulfill God’s plan for your life, increase your love for the Savior, and grow your faith during these times – as if they were your last days. A compilation of articles can help guide your own study.
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2. An Interview with Sarah Palin
In an exclusive interview with the BGEA video team, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin shared her thoughts on faith, godly leadership, Scripture, and facing her challenges.
See the videos and story »
3. ‘On My 75th Spiritual Birthday …’
The first of November marked Billy Graham’s 75th spiritual birthday. “I was not quite 16 when a visiting evangelist named Mordecai Ham began daily revival meetings across town from my parents’ dairy farm in Charlotte, N.C.,” he recalls.
Read Mr. Graham’s account »
4. A Lifetime of Impact
For Billy Graham’s 91st birthday, readers shared stories of how the evangelist impacted their lives. We also included a special gallery showing Mr. Graham through the years, and an assortment of videos.
See the stories & photos »
5. My Heart Goes Out to You
Who looks forward to turning on the news these days? All we seem to hear about are problems. People are losing jobs and savings. A person can get depressed listening to it all, and many people are fearful. Billy Graham says, “If you are facing hardship during these tough times, my heart goes out to you.”
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6. Giving Thanks in Difficult Times
How do we give thanks after something like the tragedy at Fort Hood, not to mention our individual tragedies like cancer and divorce? Franklin Graham shows us how we can always find strength and hope in the Word of the Lord.
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7. How to Calm Our Fears
Today we find ourselves in a time of political change, in a time economic uncertainty, and in a time of armed conflict. People all over the world share a common concern for their safety and security, but find themselves filled with worry and uncertainty. One writer shows how we can find solace in Luke 12.
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8. Kirk Cameron on Billy Graham, Marriage and Movies
According to Kirk Cameron, who played Capt. Caleb Holt in “Fireproof,” the movie shows people what it looks like when a guy who does not believe in God begins to see the importance of the cross–and how it transforms him. We caught up with Cameron by phone and chatted about marriage, movies and a certain man named Billy Graham.
Check out the interview »
9. Steven Curtis Chapman Shares Words of Comfort
A year after he appeared on a Billy Graham TV Special, we had the opportunity to catch up with Steven Curtis Chapman for an interview. He shared with BGEA what he learned about God after his daughter died, and how we can best comfort others.
Read his story »
10. The River … and Beyond
“As I looked into the faces of the young people who packed our Rock the River events last summer, I saw so much emptiness, pain, confusion, and desperation,” says Franklin Graham. “I want them to know that God sent His one and only Son to seek and to save what was lost. That’s what Rock the River has been all about.”
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Bonus Feature: For one-month only, we’ve gotten permission to share Mark Schultz’s classic “Letters from War” video. Find out what the musician learned while napping in Billy Graham’s office, how “Letters from War” still touches hearts, and what Mark is praying for in 2010.
See the video and interview »
