Understanding Disbelief: Insights from Billy Graham

5 Jun

Wisdom from Billy Graham

“You can seldom argue a person into the Kingdom of God. That’s because the real reason for disbelief in God usually has nothing to do with logic. (It) has to do with their emotions and their will. In other words, people don’t believe in God because they don’t want to believe – they don’t want to believe because they want to run their own lives.”

We must do our best to answer – with gentleness and respect – any question we’re asked, even if we think it isn’t sincere or is only meant to put us on the spot. But the most important thing we can do is to show by our life and love that Jesus is real.”

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes... Romans 1:6a NIV

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Christine is a friend, wife, mother, and Sister Disciple. Her friends call her Chris, but her dearest friends call her Chrissy. After over 21 years in the military, Christine listened to God's call to write, teach, and disciple. Her joy is in sharing the "with-God" life. It's an intimate journey to the heart of God. Walking hand-in-hand as sister disciples will help us live such a life here, now, and today.

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