Wit & Wisdom: Noble Fear

“In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.” –Proverbs 14:26 As Christians, we should be fearful of the Lord, but what does that mean? Billy Graham and Ruth Bell Graham explain it as having such strong love and trust in the Lord that must please …

 

“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 …

 

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 …

 

Wit & Wisdom: Do Something

Billy Graham and Ruth Bell Graham recognized that our society often sits back in comfort, rather than obeying the Lord’s instructions through action. In the passages below, they each challenge us to take time to go out and do something –whatever the cost– to make disciples and spread the love of Jesus Christ.