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Be Humble, Be Wise When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 Recommend Reading Proverbs 11 On December 6, 2001, American evangelist Billy Graham received a singular honor from the British Empire. He was given an honorary knighthood in recognition of his Christian…

In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggles with Parkinson's disease. But the Charlotte leaders said, "We don’t expect a major address. Just come and…

The greatest evangelist of the Twentieth Century, without question, was Billy Graham. The greatest evangelist before him of the Nineteenth Century undoubtedly was Dwight L. Moody. Both shared a common trait. They were criticized because of a particular subject they preached about. When Billy Graham was…

In an article entitled, “What I would have done differently: Billy Graham’s regrets, in his own words,” Collin Hansen reports that Graham said, “I did not spend enough time with my family when they were growing up. You cannot recapture those years.” —Jim L. Wilson Christianity Today, April 2018, 95 Psalm…

Commenting on Billy Graham’s influence, Pastor Rick Warren said, “I learned from Graham to never lose your single focus. His focus was always on bringing people to Christ. I remember when Graham received the Congressional Gold Medal in the rotunda of the US Capitol in 1996. There were about 400 chairs,…

Commenting on Billy Graham’s influence, Pastor Rick Warren said, “This man’s integrity and lifestyle were so right and his heart was so God-directed that it came through in his words and presence. With God, the direction of your heart is even more important than your sins.” —Jim L. Wilson Christianity…

Laura Hillenbrand has written a fascinating best seller about Louis Zamperini who survived 47 days on a raft in the Pacific Ocean after a plane crash and then 2 years in a Japanese prison camp. Unbroken is the name of the book and also the name of a film adaptation by Angelina Jolie. Jolie tells Zamperini’s…

The grandson of evangelist Billy Graham gave an update on his grandfather’s condition, and relayed an important message during a meeting of Christian Broadcast professionals. Will Graham told the crowd that his grandfather is in condition that is natural for someone who is 95 years old. Billy Graham…

Over the years, Evangelist Billy Graham has spoken to million around the world. His crusades have taken him to at least 185 countries, and his words have inspired and encouraged world leaders and everyday citizens alike. As Graham prepares to turn 93, he is still working to change lives. Although, he…

Billy Graham has made the list of the Top 10 Most Admired men in the World again. For the 56th time since he first appeared in 1955, the evangelist ranked among the ten most admired men on a list compiled by a USA Today/Gallup poll. Reverend Graham was tied in the voting for 2013 with presidential candidate…

Billy Graham says, “The legacy we leave is not just in our possessions, but in the quality of our lives . . .” --http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/show/159535 Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and Ed Peterson Many people believe quality of life only exists in the possessions and wealth collected in this lifetime.…

From Moody to Graham Sunday School teacher Edward Kimball helped lead Dwight L. Moody to Christ; J. Wilbur Chapman was converted at a Dwight L. Moody evangelistic meeting; Billy Sunday was converted at a Chapman meeting; Mordecai Ham was converted at Billy Sunday meeting; and Billy Graham was converted…

BILLY GRAHAM Billy Graham had just finished a tour of the Florida East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport. Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur if he could drive a while. Well, the chauffeur didn’t have much choice, so he got in the back of the limo and Billy took the wheel.…

In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggles withParkinson's disease. But the Charlotte leaders said, "We don't expect a major address. Just come and…

Tongue-Tied Evangelism 2 Kings 7:9 Dr. Wilbur Smith was a renowned professor, researcher, and author whose lectures and books trained a generation of Christian workers. Near the end of his life, Dr. Smith published his memoirs, entitled Before I Forget, and he began in the preface of his book by sharing…

In his book How to Be Born Again, Billy Graham tells of a man in Australia who went for a haircut. His barber commented about the sore on the man’s lip. “Yep,” said the man. \\ “My cigarettes have done that.” “Well,” said the barber, “it doesn’t seem to be healing.” “Oh, it will, it will,” replied the…