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What can I do to set time aside without letting my responsibilities go undone or simply catch up on my sleep?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m struggling with finding time to read my Bible and pray. I feel guilty when I just rush out the door every morning and say a little prayer as I get in my car, but my time is so pressed. When I get home at night, I am completely exhausted; however, I’m feeling guilty about that just being an ...Read more
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Book of Colossians?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) James
D) John
What is the famous passage in Acts that describes the missionary journeys of Paul?
A) Acts 1:1-11
B) Acts 2:1-13
C) Acts 13:1-14:28
D) Acts 28:1-31

Trump's top spiritual adviser visits Miami megachurch. She shares a prophecy
MIAMI — President Donald Trump’s top spiritual adviser visited a southwest Miami-Dade County megachurch to outline a vision of a Christian-dominated world and urge believers, particularly Evangelicals, to help make it a reality.
In a two-hour sermon on Thursday, Florida Pastor Paula White-Cain — a prominent televangelist and senior ...Read more

Is it too much to ask the Lord to work in the heart of my friend?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: One of the most disappointing things in my life has been losing a close friendship with someone who once called me their closest friend. Because of gossip from others, it seems this friendship is lost forever. I have grieved because it has hurt my ...Read more
Who are the two lovers in the Song of Solomon?
A) David and Bathsheba
B) Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
C) Ruth and Boaz
D) None of the above
What was the name of Hannah's son, who became a prophet and the last judge of Israel?
A) Samuel
B) Saul
C) David
D) Solomon

Leaders of historic Miami Orthodox church must hand keys to Texas diocese, judge rules
MIAMI — After a lengthy and tangled dispute over ownership of one of South Florida’s oldest Christian Orthodox churches, its long-time leadership has lost a pivotal legal battle — and the keys to the sanctuary, at least for now.
Former leaders of the Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, a 70-year-old congregation ...Read more

The God Squad: More on forgiveness
Q: Dear Rabbi Gellman, thank you for addressing this important topic. Forgiveness is not easy, but is necessary to our health. I believe that God is able to love and forgive all beings without condoning or approving of all their actions. There is an important distinction between forgiving the person and condoning or approving their actions. ...Read more

Is the story of Adam and Eve a parable of sorts?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: The Bible is filled with symbolism, but it seems hard to distinguish what is symbolism and what is actual reality. When I read the creation account, specifically about the garden of Eden, could this be a symbolic setting, and the story of Adam and Eve a parable of sorts? – S.R.
A: The Bible not ...Read more
What is the title of Psalm 51?
A) The Lord is My Shepherd
B) The Lord Will Provide
C) Create in Me a Clean Heart
D) My Soul Thirsts for You
What was the name of the prophet who rebuked Asa for making a treaty with the king of Syria?
A) Elijah
B) Elisha
C) Isaiah
D) Hanani

Why won't anyone give me a chance as a newly graduated college student?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It is discouraging to have finished college, and I can only find a job as a bank teller. I know that I have more ability than that, but no one will give me a chance. It doesn’t seem that this pleases the Lord to do so little with my college degree. – B.J.
A: The Lord gave the first man, Adam, ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Hebrews that defines faith as "confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see"?
A) Hebrews 1:1-4
B) Hebrews 4:12-13
C) Hebrews 11:1-3
D) Hebrews 12:1-2
What was the name of Moses' brother who became the first high priest of Israel?
A) Aaron
B) Miriam
C) Joshua
D) Caleb

What hope is there other than life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My mother has instructed me that she doesn’t want life-saving measures taken to prolong her life should she be taken by a long-term illness. Is this right? Shouldn’t we do everything to keep living? What hope is there other than life? – L.D.
A: Many people will have to face the issue of ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Jonah that describes God's compassion for all people?
A) Jonah 1:1-17
B) Jonah 2:1-10
C) Jonah 3:1-10
D) Jonah 4:1-11
What was the name of the judge who killed 600 Philistines with an oxgoad?
A) Shamgar
B) Abimelech
C) Ehud
D) Samson

Mentoring the kids 'typically nobody else loves': Pastor Damone Jones has dedicated his life to guiding and supporting children charged with murder
PHILADELPHIA — For the last three decades, the Rev. Damone Jones has worked to build relationships with Philadelphia's most troubled children, the teens he says "typically nobody else loves": those charged with murder.
Several days per week, the West Philadelphia pastor visits the young men under 18 who are held in a city jail, and offers ...Read more

How can I best demonstrate this?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m at a crossroads. I’ve lost my job and my health. My friends tell me to reconsider my faith in God since he’s allowed this to happen; however, my faith is strong, and I won’t let them discourage me. This experience will make me stronger, and I want them to see that this is true. How can I...Read more
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