The beauty of heaven is seeing God.” – Max LucadoĦ. “We may speak about a place where there are no tears, no death, no fear, no night but those are just the benefits of heaven. Depend on the Lord, and know that He is faithful to keep His Word.” – Matthew Hageeĥ. “Don’t be dependent on man, because they change like the wind. In fact, he depends more on circumstances to make us like Jesus than he depends on our reading the Bible.” – Rick WarrenĤ. He uses circumstances to develop our character. Don’t compromise for anyone, for any reason. Visit our most popular quotes by well known Christians and theologians to find more inspiration.1.”If you can’t fly, then run, If you can’t run, then walk, If you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King Jr.Ģ. This article is part of our larger Inspiring Quotes resource meant to encourage strengthen your faith. Debbie invites you to join her at Facebook and Twitter. A lover of every sunrise, forever needy of His grace, this Texas girl finds joy in the simple gift of each new day. She has a heart to communicate God's hope though the everyday moments of life - the good, the bad, the ugly, and the ones that take your breath away. Just As I Am: The Autobiography of Billy Graham, by Billy Graham (Harper Collins Publishers, 1999)ĭebbie McDaniel is a pastor's wife, mom to three amazing kids and a few too many pets, dramatist and writer. Visit the BGEA's memorial page for Billy Graham to leave a condolence message. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” ( John 3:16). It tells us that there is hope for eternal life, for Christ has conquered evil and death and hell. The story does not end with the cross, for Easter points us beyond the tragedy of the cross to the empty tomb. I know the heartaches and the sorrows and the pain that you feel. From the cross God declares, 'I love you. “The cross tells us that God understands our sin and our suffering, for he took them upon himself in the Person of Jesus Christ. That hope he speaks of so passionately, is the powerful message of Christ and the cross. And the older I get, the more I cling to that hope that I started with many years ago, and proclaimed it in many languages to many parts of the world.” Here are just a few of his words of wisdom.įrom Billy Graham's 9/11 Message at the Washington National Cathedral: The Reverend Billy Graham preached God’s Word with conviction and passion for over 60 years. It has stood the test of time and generations, pointing millions to Christ. The phrase, “the Bible says,” resounds throughout his sermons, and the truth he preached for years still transcends all barriers of denominational differences, age, nationality, and culture. His message is timeless, powerful, and relevant for today. He was known through the years as not only a world renowned evangelist, but as a kind, non-judgmental, accepting, and humorous soul. He was a friend to celebrities, politicians, athletes, and leaders, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Bono, Muhammad Ali, Johnny Cash, Larry King, and WWII hero and Olympian Louis Zamperini.īilly Graham was named by Americans as "One of the Ten Most Admired Men in the World,” a record-breaking 59 times with the Gallup poll. His integrity and wisdom opened doors to offer spiritual support and guidance for United States presidents from Eisenhower to Bush. He lead hundreds of thousands of people to pray to receive Jesus Christ into their lives as Lord and Savior. Billy Graham passed away at the age of 99 on February 21, 2018.īilly Graham preached the message of Christ’s freedom and forgiveness around the world, reaching over 200 million people in more than 185 countries.