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Using YouTube for God’s Glory: Meet the Women Behind ‘Coffee & Bible Time’ Mar 01, 2023

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Ashley Armijo and Taylor Krause were only high schoolers when they began to harness the power of the internet to share their faith.
Today, the two sisters and their mom, Ellen, have more than a quarter-of-a-million subscribers on their YouTube channel, “Coffee & Bible Time.”
In Part 1 of our new series “Creating for the Creator,” meet the family behind the faith-filled videos that have touched millions of lives.
Watch “Coffee & Bible Time” on their YouTube channel or connect with them on Instagram.
You can connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.

Special Needs & the Church: A Ministry Born Out of a Short, But Precious Life Nov 30, 2022

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“He had the sweetest cry I’ve ever heard. I can still hear it ringing in my ears.”
Ginny and Matt Mooney’s baby boy, Eliot, spent 99 days on Earth before he went to be with Jesus.
As they grieved, the Mooneys knew they had to share what they had learned through Eliot’s precious life.
Listen to their story in the final episode of the five-part podcast series, “More Than Our Abilities.”
Visit their organization's website to watch the video about Eliot, and follow them on Instagram.
You can connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.

Special Needs & the Church: Fighting for Disabled Children Nov 23, 2022

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Kay Morgan-Gurr was 14 years old when she decided to advocate for children with disabilities in the U.K. A few years later, Kay was diagnosed with a disability herself.

“I could just see the church needed a big education when it came to disability.”
Listen to her story in Part 4 of this 5-part podcast series, “More Than Our Abilities.”
Visit Kay’s blog and The Pondering Platypus resource pages.
Follow Kay on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
You can connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.

Special Needs & the Church: Charlotte Ministry Is ‘More Than Just Something Sweet’ Nov 16, 2022

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The Charlotte-based ministry Cakeable trains and equips teens and adults with special needs, with the goal of helping them succeed in the workforce.
As they work in a commercial kitchen and sell their delicious treats at local markets and pop-ups, they share the light of Christ.
“We know that first and foremost, that people with disabilities are created by God on purpose, with intention to display His glory,” said Cakeable co-founder Renee Ratcliffe.
Hear her story, and meet some of the Cakeable students in part 3 of this “More Than Our Abilities” series from GPS: God. People. Stories.

You can connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.

Special Needs & the Church: ‘We Felt So Alone’ Nov 09, 2022

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“We felt such isolation … because your whole world gets turned upside down when you have a child with special needs.”

Becky and Jeff Davidson’s son, Jon Alex, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism, and epilepsy. In the midst of their own challenges, Becky and Jeff started a ministry for families with special needs.
In this second episode of the “More Than Our Abilities” series, hear how God has kept Rising Above Ministries–and the Davidson family–strong, even in the face of devastating loss.

You can connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.

Rising Above Ministries Resources:

· Rising Above Ministries Website

· Rising Above Ministries App: Apple App Store, Google Play

· Rising Above Ministries Podcast: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify

· Jeff and Becky Davidson’s book: Common Man, Extraordinary Call: Thriving as the Dad of a Child with Special Needs

Special Needs & the Church: How One Mom Makes Sure No One Is Left Behind Nov 02, 2022

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“I didn't know anything about special needs."
But Lynn Wilkerson had to learn when her young son showed signs of developmental delays.
This is the story of how Lynn became a leader in serving people with special needs at her church—and how Christ followers can make sure none of God’s children are left behind.
You can connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.

Former Inmate Gives Hope to Other Prisoners Jul 27, 2022

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Louis Dooley’s life was “like the wild, Wild West.” But it was only a matter of time before his crimes caught up with him. At the age of 19, he received two life sentences plus 100 years in prison.

But on his first day in prison, a mysterious package led him to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Louis was later given parole after 15 years.
Now he ministers to inmates, even at the prison where he served time.
This is the final installment in the “Christ to Their Community” series on GPS: God. People. Stories.
Visit Louis Dooley’s website.

Learn more about Set Free Ministries.
Buy Louis’ book, “Prison Saved My Life—And I Recommend It for Everyone”

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From Survival Mode to Serving Others: A Brooklyn Pastor’s Story Jul 20, 2022

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A man and a woman fighting in the street. Teenagers getting high. Rats burrowing into the sidewalk. Danny Torres had learned to block it all out.
“I’m just walking by because it’s just another day, and you’re just in survival mode in New York City.”

But in one defining moment, God got Danny’s attention, and his heart became broken over the state of his Brooklyn neighborhood.
Learn more about Swerve Church in Brooklyn.
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If you’re anxious or fearful and would like to pray with someone, call the Billy Graham Prayer Line at 1-855-255-PRAY.

Learn more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepening your relationship with Him.

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The Power of Prayer in a Facebook Group of Moms Jul 13, 2022

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Becky Thompson and her mom, Susan Pitts, manage the Facebook group Midnight Mom Devotional—a community of women that prays for other moms every night.

After a post about chicken nuggets went viral, the prayer-centered group saw explosive growth and now has over 1.6 million followers. Listen as they share how their community grew from one mom to over 1 million.

“The night is dark and lonely, but God’s presence doesn’t leave us just because everybody else goes to sleep,” Becky said.

Join the Midnight Mom Devotional Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/MidnightMomDevotional

Join the Midnight Dad Devotional Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/MidnightDadDevotional/
Books by Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts:

· ‘Midnight Mom Devotional’: https://beckythompson.com/midnight-mom-devotional/
· Becky’s latest book - ‘God So Close’: https://beckythompson.com/close/
· Featuring Becky’s dad, Dr. Mark Pitts - ‘Midnight Dad Devotional’: https://beckythompson.com/midnight-dad-devotional/

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‘Do I Take a Bullet for This Kid?’ Jul 06, 2022

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Ben Page packed up his pro soccer skills and moved to the inner city of Charlotte, North Carolina, to live among the kids in his ministry.

Listen as Ben shares the challenges, dangers and joys of living out the love of Christ to his neighbors in what was once one of the most dangerous communities in Charlotte.

“We would drop soccer balls on the ground and just start kicking a ball with whoever was in the park.”
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You can connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.

If you’re anxious or fearful and would like to pray with someone, call the Billy Graham Prayer Line at 1-855-255-PRAY.

Learn more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepening your relationship with Him.

You can help advance the Gospel through programs like this one. Give to the BGEA.

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