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There is a huge amount of misery in this world, and the only hope is the Lord Jesus Christ. The gospel is the only thing that can change the hearts of this wickedness that we see and this evil that we see in these various countries where we work. The gospel is the most important thing. That's the only thing that can change the hearts of men and women. I hope readers understand that the power of the gospel can change lives. It's not our money. It's not U.S. foreign policy. U. S. foreign policy is important. All of these things are important, but the only thing that can really change the heart of a human being is the gospel.

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More on Franklin Graham:

Iraq's Good Samaritans | This past summer, pundits predicted that Iraqis would resent Franklin Graham's ministry. What really happened when the workers showed up? (Oct. 24, 2003)

Was Evangelical Summit About Islam—Or About Franklin Graham? (May 08, 2003)

Muslims Protest Franklin Graham's Pentagon Invite (April 16, 2003)

Evangelicals Plan to Minister to Iraqis' Needs—Physical and Spiritual | Evangelism efforts will join relief work, say Southern Baptist Convention and Samaritan's Purse (March 27, 2003)

Jesus Freak | Franklin Graham remains unashamed of the Name, despite public criticism. No generic prayers for him. (Dec. 02, 2002)

Graham's Current Events | In his fifth book, Franklin Graham examines why the name of Jesus is controversial. (Dec. 02, 2002)

Operation Christmas Child Oddly Criticized for 'Proselytizing' (Nov. 27, 2002)

Give Franklin Graham Some Slack—and Some Credit | The evangelist shouldn't be defined by his opposition to Islam. (Aug. 23, 2002)

The New York Times Criticizes Samaritan's Purse for Being Too Evangelistic | Franklin Graham's relief organization says newspaper got the story all wrong. (March 7, 2001)

Bad Ideas Have Consequences | The Times should have run a correction. Instead, it might change government policy. (April 18, 2001)

NOT Your Father's Evangelist | Franklin Graham has been groomed to wear his father's mantle. How does it fit? (April 5, 1999)

More CT coverage from Sudan includes:

Churches Demolished at Sudanese Refugee Camp | Bulldozers raze prayer centers as part of government "re-planning" exercise. (Dec. 30, 2003)

Hope Amid the Ruins | Anglican bishop in Sudan sees massive church growth. (Dec. 18, 2003)

Submitting to Islam—or Dying | Ceasefires and peace talks bow to greater powers in Sudan. (Oct. 08, 2003)

Sudan Peace Process Criticized | Bush acknowledges country's military activity, but does not impose threatened sanctions. (May 21, 2003)

Sudan Peace Act 'Has Teeth' | But Sanctions are at President's discretion. (Nov. 26, 2002)

Christians Push For More Progress in Sudan | Observers say there's a long road to go for peace. (Sept. 04, 2002)

Christian History Corner: Legacy of an Ancient Pact | Why do Christians still chafe under restrictions in some Muslim nations? It all started with Umar. (July 26, 2002)

Books & Culture Corner: A Cry for Help | Sudanese Christians gather in Houston and ask for U.S. support. (June 17, 2002)

Justice Delayed | Sudan Peace Act may be a casualty of the war on terrorism. (Nov. 02, 2001)

Finding Homes for the 'Lost Boys' | They've seen their parents shot, their villages burned, and their homeland recede in the distance as they escaped. Now these Sudanese youth build a new life in suburban Seattle. (July 20, 2001)

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