Happy anniversary, Billy and Ruth!
Seventy years ago, Billy Graham married Ruth McCue Bell in Montreat, N.C.
Stillness – A Poem by Ruth Bell Graham
from Sitting by My Laughing Fire by Ruth Bell Graham
A Poem by Ruth Bell Graham
Ruth Bell Graham knew the importance and transcendence of time. In her book, “It’s My Turn,” an entry from her journal catches a glimpse into her prayers from that day. And she simply recalls, “There is still time.” She knew that her own life was one of God’s works-in-progress. Ruth once drove by a construction …
Remembering Ruth Bell Graham
Ruth Bell Graham was a woman who many family and friends recall as the most godly person they ever encountered. Full of wit and a passion for helping others, Ruth passed on June 14, 2007. Ruth’s sister, Virginia Somerville, shared this about her: “When she was 13, Ruth wrote a poem about Chinese graves. It …
A Poem from Ruth Bell Graham
By Ruth Bell Graham On this Memorial Day, we reflect on all those who gave their lives serving their country with this touching poem from Sitting by My Laughing Fire which was written by Ruth for the wives and families of those Missing in Action. Death — death can be faced, dealt with, adjusted to, …
A Poem from Ruth Bell Graham: Home Address
This short, but powerful, poem from Ruth Bell Graham reminds us to keep our focus on Christ. And, that wherever God has placed us on this earth, it is for a purpose: to tell others about the hope that we have found in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
A Love Poem from Ruth Bell Graham
Written about her new love, Billy Graham, a love poem from Ruth Bell Graham.
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.
Emmanuel, God is With Us
You may recognize the word from the timeless Advent hymn, but do you really know what “Emmanuel” means?