3 Generations of Grahams Reflect on the Meaning of Easter
Three generations of Graham evangelists – Billy, Franklin and Will – answer this question: What does Easter me to me?
A Palm Sunday Message from Billy Graham
On Sunday, Christians around the world are celebrating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (which we usually call “Palm Sunday,” because the crowd welcomed Him by spreading palm branches in His path). Those who greeted Him were convinced He was the Messiah (or “anointed one”), sent by God to establish His Kingdom on earth.
Billy Graham: What is God Like?
Some see God as a harsh father, waiting to punish His children when they do something wrong. Others perceive God as unable to handle the evil on earth, or indifferent to the suffering caused by it. God’s love is unchangeable; He knows exactly what we are and loves us anyway.
This Date in History – March 6, 1955: Billy Graham’s First Appearance on “Meet the Press”
The press has always been an important part of the ministry of Billy Graham, and it remains important to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association today. On March 6, 1955, Billy Graham made his first appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” program.
This Date in History: March 1, 1954 – London Crusade Begins
More than 2 million people attended that historic 3-month Crusade, with nearly 40,000 commitments to Christ. Read on to learn more about this historic event.
Final Exam: 7 Questions to See Where We Stand
Billy Graham encourages us with seven spiritual questions from the book of 1 John, from which we might have full assurance of our relationship with God.
In His Own Words: Billy Graham on Asking Ruth for a Date
Yesterday, we shared about the early days of courtship between Billy and Ruth from her perspective. Today, we bring you Billy’s viewpoint on asking her out on that first date.
Billy and Ruth: A Love Story Begins
“It was early fall in 1940 when William Franklin Graham arrived on campus via the Wheaton College Student Trucking Service, run by Johnny Streater…” Read more from Ruth Bell Graham as she shares about her early courtship with Billy Graham.
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…”
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.