In His Own Words: Billy Graham on Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In his autobiography, Billy Graham recounts the moments after hearing of 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, and I felt his death would be one of the greatest tragedies in our …

 

“Our Christmas Story” – From the Bookshelf of Billy Graham

Our Christmas Story by Ruth Bell Graham was originally published in 1959. In 1973, it was expanded to include a selection of the Graham family’s favorite Christmas carols. Billy Graham wrote the foreword to the book by “Mrs. Billy Graham,” and had these words to say, When it was suggested that Ruth tell the Christmas …

 

Billy Graham on Thanksgiving

“For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.” Luke 12:48

 

NC ‘Favorite Son’ Exhibit Showcases Life and Ministry of Billy Graham

Franklin Graham isn’t sure how his father will celebrate his 97th birthday on Nov. 7, but he can almost guarantee one thing. There will be cake. “Last year, he got 15 birthday cakes sent to him,” Franklin Graham told the media Thursday at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. “And he took one bite from …

 

On This Date . . . Billy Graham and Ruth Bell are Married

On August 13, 1943, Billy Graham married Ruth McCue Bell in the Gaither Chapel in Montreat, N.C. Ruth wrote this poem / prayer about her impending marriage: Various mementos from Billy and Ruth’s wedding are on display in the Billy Graham Library’s Journey of Faith. Some of the items guests can see while visiting the …

 

Staff Picks – God’s Good News

“Christianity is Good News. . . . When we open up the Bible it is Good News from cover to cover. It’s the Good News that God loves us.” –Billy Graham