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FRANKLIN GRAHAM: Prayer works

By Franklin Graham Does prayer work? You betcha. The Bible tells us that “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much" (James 5:16). Jesus also tells us to “keep asking” and gives us an example in a parable in Luke chapter 18 of a widow who repeatedly went to a judge asking for justice, and finally the judge responded because of her persistence. Our pleas and our petitions do make a difference. I have gone to all 50 states this year, and tens of thousands people have joined me in their capitals to pray for the future of this nation. It is imperative that we continue to pray. As we approach November 8—and beyond—we need to “cry out to God day and night” (Luke 18:7). The evening of November 7, on my father Billy Graham's 98th birthday and just before Election Day, will you join me and others across the country in praying? I will be LIVE on Facebook at 9:00 PM ET, so don’t miss it. Let’s bow together and again ask for God’s help. We need Him. Will you be there? Franklin Graham is president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse. … [Read more...]

World Series MVP was ‘blessed’ to be in situation to knock in game-winning run

By Michael Foust, Christian Examiner CHICAGO (Christian Examiner) – The MVP of the World Series is a Christian who loves theology and reading, and who enjoys talking about the "love of Christ." Chicago's Ben Zobrist cemented himself as a baseball legend Wednesday night when he broke a 6-6, 10th-inning tie with a double to leftfield, helping propel the Cubs to an 8-7 win over Cleveland and giving the franchise its first World Series title in 108 years. He also was named the Most Valuable Player. "I can't even put it into words ... what this team has battled through all year long," he said after the game, "believing we're the best team, but the ups and the downs and [then] having to fight through things. It's an unbelievable team to be a part of. Every guy on this team roots for each other and takes care of each other and picks each other up." He told ESPN about his key at-bat, "I couldn't have been more blessed to be in that situation." Off the field, Zobrist is one of the more outspoken Christians in professional sports. He and his wife, Julianna Zobrist, authored a 2014 book, "Playing With Purpose" (B&H), that details their career and faith journeys. His walk-up song this year was an up-tempo contemporary … [Read more...]