Billy Graham and Ruth Bell Graham had a love story that spanned more than six decades. We are taking a look back at how they met – from each of their perspectives – in honor of what would have been their 78th Anniversary.
One of the ways Ruth Graham showed love to her family, friends, and even strangers was by cooking or baking. Get her Oatmeal Cookie recipe and make these delicious treats at home!
On Friday, two of Billy and Ruth Graham’s daughters shared stories about their mother’s legacy during a Ruth Bell Graham Celebration Dinner hosted by the Billy Graham Library.
“Heading Home” from Clouds are the Dust of His Feet by Ruth Bell Graham
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a look at Ruth Bell Graham—a gifted poet and writer.
“When it comes to spiritual things, my wife has had the greatest influence on my ministry,” Billy Graham proudly proclaimed. Read more about the most influential woman to impact the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Ruth Bell Graham was a woman of many talents. Not only was she a gifted artist, but also a writer of poetry and stories. Ruth was also known to keep trinkets and mementos through the years and was often called a “pack rat.” She recounts the running discussion of her “collection” in her book, Legacy …
“Two things I felt sure of: first, that Ruth was bound to get married someday; and second, that I was the man she would marry,” Billy Graham said, reflecting back on his journey of meeting and courting Ruth Bell in his autobiography Just As I Am. He was certain that it was love at first …
See Ruth’s recipe for her homemade Oatmeal Icebox Cookies.
