George Beverly Shea at 104
George Beverly Shea turns 104 on Friday, Feb. 1! Please join us in wishing him a happy birthday. The Billy Graham Library will host an exhibit in tribute to him from Feb. 1 to March 31.
In His Own Words: Billy Graham on George Beverly Shea
Billy Graham writes about his friend, George Beverly Shea: “The thing that impressed me most about Bev from the very beginning of our long association, was the life he lived behind the scenes…”
Staff Picks from Ruth’s Attic Bookstore: George Beverly Shea Edition
Next Friday, longtime soloist and original Billy Graham Crusade team member George Beverly Shea will celebrate his 104th birthday! Today, on the blog, we bring you “Staff Picks” from Ruth’s Attic Bookstore featuring none other than the legendary baritone.
In His Own Words: Billy Graham on Martin Luther King, Jr.
In his autobiography, Billy Graham recounts the moments after hearing of the Dr. Martin Luther King’s death in 1968: ”Not only was I losing a friend through a vicious and senseless killing, but America was losing a social leader and a prophet…” As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are looking back at some other things Billy Graham had to say about his friend.
Memorable Moments in Presidential Inauguration History
As the nation prepares for the inauguration of our 44th president Barack Obama’s second term, take a walk with us as we look at some memorable inaugurations where Billy Graham or Franklin Graham delivered the invocation.
In His Own Words: Billy Graham’s Favorites
There are a number of questions that Billy Graham has received from reporters and individuals alike. Today on the blog, we bring you the answers to some of these questions. Enjoy, and please share with us some of your favorites.
Crusade City Spotlight: New York, NY
Billy Graham, prior to his monumental Crusade in New York City in 1957, said that “no other city in America – perhaps in the world – presented as great a challenge to evangelism.” But, at the same time, the team recognized the tremendous opportunity to reaching that city with the Gospel. Take a look with us now as we shine the “Crusade City Spotlight” on the Big Apple.
Celebrating New Birth
As we wrap another year of Christmas at the Library, we are thanking God. Of those who visited during Christmas, more than 100 gave their lives to Christ! And, as it turns out, there were other new births at the Library this Christmas…
Billy Graham On The Front Lines
Whenever the opportunity became available, Billy Graham made every effort to visit and minister to the troops at military installations and on the front lines. After World War II, Mr. Graham visited United States military installations in Europe to encourage and minister to the soldiers. In 1952, Mr. Graham spent Christmas with the troops in …
In His Own Words: Billy Graham on Living the Christian Life
As the calendar turns to a new year, much time is being spent talking about “New Year’s Resolutions.” Maybe your focus is on being more physically fit. But, what about spiritual fitness? Here are some quotes from Billy Graham that we hope will inspire you in 2013.