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A federal bankruptcy judge Thursday granted a request by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland to dismiss its bankruptcy case, setting the stage for hundreds of sexual assault victims to take their long-running lawsuits against the church to trial in the coming months and years.

Judge William J. Lafferty said his decision would not be official ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have had so much failure in my life and have played the fool. But the Lord has saved me, and with His help, I’m picking up the pieces of my life. I want to learn from these things so that it will make me wiser. What does the Bible mean when it says to be content with having a lot or a little? I ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I find it easy to make money and have several revenue streams. If I give up some side hustles, can I find favor with the Lord? – S.H.

A: Giving up something to follow Christ is not earning salvation. When we hold on to something that is dearer to us than receiving the greater gift of salvation in...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I listen to a podcast that is distinctly about exercising self-control, something my generation doesn’t know much about, but I’m glad I at least try to exercise this muscle (though I can’t find out where the muscle is). Does the Bible talk about how to have self-control? – G.J.

A: Self-...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I do volunteer work along with many others who say they’re Christians, but their language and humor sure don’t reflect it. Are these things overlooked by God? The Biblical phrase “by their fruits you shall know them” means to many people to feed the hungry and give to the poor, while ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Freedom of speech has been a hallmark of our nation, but I’m afraid to say that it is taking the place of truth. Can there really be freedom without the real truth? – F.T.

A: “The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God” is a familiar oath. It precedes a sworn ...Read more

Q: I am the daughter of Holocaust survivors who both recently passed. I was brought up in a very conservative home where we went to synagogue every Saturday. We kept kosher and observed all the holidays. As an adult, I have become much less religious but maintained all of the Jewish traditions with my children. Although I maintain ...Read more