Billy Graham's colleagues often speak of the constant pressure Billy has always felt. It's easy to see why. Imagine the pressure of conducting the funeral for the disgraced former President Richard Nixon while the nation skeptically watched and listened for every nuance. Imagine the emotional demands on him when he conducted the memorial service after the Oklahoma City bombing.

The service at the National ...

Topics:	Crusade evangelism, Graham, Billy, Prayer, Prayer, need for, Preaching, Pursuit of God
Filters:	Outreach, Pastor, Pastoral care, Prayer, Preaching, Shepherd, Spiritual director
Purpose:	Evangelism
References:	Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Philippians 4:6-7
Date Added:	July 11, 2007

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will ...

Topics:	Prayer, Renewal, Sacrifice, Sin, Spiritual formation
Filters:	Missions, Outreach, Shepherd, Small groups, Spiritual director, Sunday school
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Philippians 4:4-7
Date Added:	September 01, 2004

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. …

I have learned the secret of being content ...

Topics:	Experiencing God, Grief, Healing, Peace
Filters:	Counseling, Pastor, Pastoral care, Prayer
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Philippians 4:4-7, Philippians 4:12
Date Added:	July 30, 2007