Did Jesus Ever Laugh? Or Was He Always Solemn?
WEBDon’t misunderstand me, however. Life is serious, and someone who laughs about everything fails to see the tragedy and brokenness of a world that has turned its back on God. Jesus undoubtedly smiled when little children were brought to Him—but He also wept over the sins of Jerusalem (see Mark 10:14; Luke 19:41).
Did Jesus have a sense of humor? - Billy Graham Evangelistic …
WEBA: Yes, I believe Jesus did have a sense of humor and made people smile (or even laugh) at some of the things He said. His purpose was serious, but sometimes He got His point across by making people see the ridiculous side of life. For example, think for a moment about the image Jesus used to describe how hard it is for a proud, self-confident ...
Jesus Is Our Comforter - Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
WEBJan 28, 2012 · Daily Devotion. Jesus Is Our Comforter. . . . our Lord Jesus Christ . . . which hath loved us . . . comfort your hearts . . . —2 Thessalonians 2:16,17. Christ is the answer to sorrow. When Harry Lauder, the great Scottish comedian, received word that his son had been killed in France, he said, “In a time like this, there are three courses ...
God’s Word Transforms Lives in Naples, Italy
WEBSep 15, 2024 · God moved in many hearts in Naples as men, women, and children committed their lives to Jesus Christ. Each new believer received a Bible and other materials to help them grow their new faith in Christ. Hearts open to the Gospel as Franklin Graham preaches in city’s largest square.
Billy Graham Library Invites Kids to Be ‘Children of the King’
WEBSep 7, 2024 · Jesus is in my heart now.” Martine Gaspard, his Sunday School teacher, was smiling as she heard him share his testimony. And she was a bit surprised he was able to say it in English, since it’s his second language. “I thought he would need me to translate for him,” she said. “It was so special when he told us he gave his heart to ...
I Prayed to Accept Jesus But Now I'm Wondering if it Was Real?
WEBDec 14, 2021 · But we must always remember what Jesus said about Satan: “There is no truth in him … he is a liar and the father of [lies]” (John 8:44). How wonderful it is to know that our faith is based on God’s truth and not on our feelings. We need to stay close to Him, read His Word, and pray, asking Him to strengthen our faith that diminishes our ...
Tracing the Jesus.net Movement - Billy Graham Evangelistic …
WEBTracing the Jesus.net Movement. More than 100 people from more than 20 countries involved in Jesus.net — the Internet Evangelism movement founded by Eric Célérier — gathered in Asheville, N.C., this week for a five-day conference with one unified purpose: Using the Internet to reach people for Jesus. Eric Célérier was a 22-year-old new ...
More Than 2,000 Mongolians Say: ‘I Am Choosing Jesus’
WEBSep 11, 2022 · Stories. More Than 2,000 Mongolians Say: ‘I Am Choosing Jesus’. More than 17,000 people attended the two-night Festival of Joy in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital city. Of those, more than 2,000 made a decision to follow Jesus Christ, including Chuluu* (pictured left). Another 18,000 people watched the Festival online.
Police Officers ‘Advance Toward God’ - Billy Graham Evangelistic ...
WEBMay 10, 2024 · Donna had walked a similar path of grief four years prior to meeting Grace when her brother—a Chicago police officer—was killed while serving a warrant. For the past 17 years, Donna has prayed that Grace would find new life in Jesus Christ. This week, God answered that prayer. “Everything I heard from the speakers since I got here made me ...
‘God’s Not Dead. He’s Alive in Liverpool’
WEBOne 6-year-old (not pictured) decided to commit his life to Christ because, “I love Jesus and I want to live for him,” he explained, smiling shyly. His parents, both from India, are the only Christians in each of their families—and they were overjoyed that their son had so gladly chosen to love Jesus, too.