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.
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.
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.
Blogging Year in Review: 6 Most Popular Posts from 2012
As we near the end of the year, we are taking a look back at a few of the most popular posts from 2012. These posts were the most read, shared and commented-on posts of the year. These are the 6 most popular posts of the past year.
This Date in History: Billy Graham Receives Honorary Knighthood
At a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 6, 2001, Billy Graham received an honorary knighthood from Sir Christopher Meyer, the British Ambassador to the U.S., on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II.