This Date in History: June 14, 2007 – Remembering Ruth Bell Graham

Five years ago today, Ruth Bell Graham went home to be with Jesus.  As we reflect on her life, here’s an excerpt from Billy Graham’s book Nearing Home, that describes an anecdote about her gravestone that we wanted to share. My wife, Ruth, however, was one of those who could lighten heavy hearts, especially mine. …

 

A Poem from Ruth Bell Graham

From Sitting by My Laughing Fire The future is a blank without a view That which I wanted most, You have denied; I cannot understand (and I have tried); there’s nothing I can do but wait on You.   Earth offered much, and I had, lingering long outside her lighted windows, wistful grown – till …

 

New Year’s Resolutions, Graham Style

As the start of a new year approaches, if you are like most people, you will probably spend some time evaluating your life and making resolutions. To give you some inspiration, here are some words from Billy and Ruth Graham. “Make it your goal to build strong foundations for your life — foundations constructed from …

 

Inspiring Words from Ruth Bell Graham

In December 1965, Decision shared something written by Ruth Bell Graham.  Her message is timeless so we’d like to share it again with you now. “This, Too, Shall I Give” “Let me offer for our consideration a revised shopping list – This Christmas I am giving my parents more loving appreciation for the years of …